No batteries needed, ready to go! Charge with a push! E6 Series Shinkansen Komachi E7 Series Shinkansen Kagayaki set. No box, operation confirmed. There are no broken parts, but it has been played with by a child, so there are minor scratches and signs of use. Also, there are areas where dust has accumulated as it hasn't been used for about six months. Each set of 3 cars will be wrapped in cushioning material for packaging, so please be aware of this.