i have a pretty tough grading system and since most of my collection is in the 70 -100+ year old range, i do not believe i've ever put a model from that period in a category higher than C7+ which i consider the highest rating i can give a piece that has been carefully played with.... until now.
this set is a stunner. if i didn't know anything about Hafner, i believe i would think this is a new reproduction. i would not hesitate to rate this train a C8 - C8+ ... truly "Like New".