Late Porter vs Early Porter

[bwreno]

Hi,

How do I distinguish a late production Porter from an early production Porter?

(Not prototype, but Bachmann)

Is there a part number difference, or a physical difference that is visible?  Or box color?  Or?

(besides the added pickup brushes)

Thanx,     bob

[jpipkin]

Early Porter 0-4-0's have screws holding the side rods to the wheels, a plated bell and no builder's plate.   The later production models don't have screw heads on the side rod bolts,  have builder' s plates and painted bells. 

Jim

[bwreno]

Great info.   Thanx  bob

[jpipkin]

Glad I could help.