Early Bachmann class 158 DMU - bodies

[brianuk46]

I have a Bachmann class 158 DMU finished in Regional Railways livery. On removing the body to fit a DCC decoder, I was suprised to see that unlike my other class 158's, the roof and body sides are moulded as one unit. The plastic used is the same as used for the tinted windows on later models , and the paint had been applied over the sides, leaving the windows see through. The front and ends are also transparent and painted as appropriate. I have never come across a similar model and wondered if any members can throw some light as to when Bachmann changed over to using separate sides and roofs as per the current models. This model will be going on eBay very soon. SIZE="4"][/SIZE]

 

[LucaZone]

Heya,

Is this 00 or N?