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[quote user="SNOWSHOE"]Here is another dumb question.  What is the difference between the Stainz, and the porter.  I cant really tell what makes them that much different.[/quote] No dumb questions, just dumb answers, lol If you have the two engines side by side the differences are obvious. The Stainz is a physically bigger engine, it has taller wheels, more weight, etc. There is also more detail, the Stainz has a working valve gear, the older ones had a metal walscherts (sp?), the newer ones (not quite as good pullers IMO) have a plastic external Allen(?) straight link-- The Porter (and it's cousins) has 2 little plastic arms cast as part of the crosshead guides to represent the visible portions of a Stephenson's link reverse. The older Stainz had directional lighting as well, and as Buckso said a larger motor and heavier gearbox. The Stainz is very much an upscale model compared to the Porter (Think of it as a Buick with a v-6 as compared to a Geo) Still, there is nothing wrong with the Porters, they are nice little engines. I'd even like one for my daughter, but the used prices are a bit high at the moment.
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