Please refrain from liking if you do not intend to purchase. Plarail Train Cars S-24 485 Series Limited Express Train Raicho 3-car set I do not have batteries on hand, so I have not been able to confirm the operation. Please be aware that it may not work even with batteries, so please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. You can still play with it by moving it by hand even without batteries. Can be used for collections or children's toys. The storage box has some damage and dirt.