Hey all,
Does anyone yet have one of the new porters? I heard rumors (you know how they are!) that this little gem was die-cast. Any truth to it? Does it already have sound? I'm just trying to figure out why there is such a price difference between this porter and the saddle tank porter. Any clues?
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
I don't believe it is a die-cast model. :(
I don't believe it has sound installed from factory. :(
I do believe it is a close to scale Fn3 model. :)
I understand it is larger than the Saddle-tanker. (longer-taller) :)
I would venture to guess it cost more because it is Brand Spankin' New where as the Saddle-tank is a few years old now. ;)
I have a Saddle tanker-in prep now for repaint/letter and RCS Battery....I like it, and think I'd like it's big sister too! ;D
TOC posted this on MLS
http://mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46386 (http://mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46386)
I would like 2 of them to bash together for a Double Fairlie like Might-Max on Thomas and Friends..... :)
The "new" side tank Porter:
Is not die-cast. Plastic, just like the "old" side tank and more recent saddle tank Porters.
It does not have sound. There is a sound drum on the front drivers. Provision for a speaker.
Has same wheel base as the old 1:22.5 side tank version and the 1:20.3 saddle tank Porter. Matter of fact, the bottom motor block cover will interchange between the three Porters.
Length is 13 inches, coupler face to coupler face.
Width is 4 1/16" and this measurement is the same at the rear end beam, cab, cylinders, and front pilot beam.
Weight is 4 lbs, 4 oz. Compared to the Saddle tank that weights 3 lbs. 12 oz.
Height is 5 3/4" from railhead to top of whistle. Saddle tank is 6" from top of railhead to top of whistle.
A very nice little shifter. I've had mine in operation since just after Christmas. It's a smooth runner. The Porter has been converted to battery, but wired so that it will run either battery or track power.
(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Buildings/Steam_Locomotive/100_2038.jpg)
JD