I have tested it with a 9v battery and it is working well. In both directions. It has been in storage for many years and I have given it a light wipe over.
HORNBY OO R353 L.B.S.C 0-6-0T Locomotive No 100 & R019 L.B.S.C. BRAKE VAN BOXED
Hornby R353 LBSC Class E2 0-6-0T OO Gauge Boxed Tested Working
Hornby R353 LBSC 0-6-0T Locomotive - OO Gauge - Tested - Boxed