M4B GMC Tractor & Fruehauf Hopper Train

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charliep
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M4B GMC Tractor & Fruehauf Hopper Train

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M4B GMC Tractor & Fruehauf Hopper Train. Made in England.
Scale 67:1. Issued in 1965; transitioned into K4 in 1967.

Cab: Dark red (shades exist).
Base: Black; Major Pack & No.M4.
Cab steps/tool box: Inside is smooth.
Rectangular strengthener behind pivot boss: Two types.
Type A: Without rectangular strengthener.
Type B: With rectangular strengthener.

Towing pin: 5MM with flat top (large).
Turntable rivets: Plated or with protective coating.

Tires: Gray or black.
Hubs: Orange or red.
Windows: Green.
Trim: Silver painted on headlights & front bumper.

Hoppers: Silver.
Hoppers cast variations: Strengtheners added underneath both ends.
Type A: No underneath strengtheners.
Type B: Added underneath strengtheners in front & rear of hopper.
Type C: As B, but filled in area lower rear of hopper.

Rear ridge cast line: With or without cast line.
Labels: Large "F".

1. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type A/ridge cast line//large "F" label.
2. Dark red cab/gry tires/org hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
3. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
4. Darker red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
5. Dull red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type C/no ridge cast line/large "F" label.
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1. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated  pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type A/ridge cast line//large "F" label.
1. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type A/ridge cast line//large "F" label.
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2. Dark red cab/gry tires/org hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
2. Dark red cab/gry tires/org hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
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3. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
3. Dark red cab/blk tires/red hubs/plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
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4. Darker red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
4. Darker red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type B/ridge cast line/large "F" label.
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5. Dull red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type C/no ridge cast line/large "F" label.
5. Dull red cab/blk tires/red hubs/non plated pivot boss/lrg tow pin/sil hoppers/type C/no ridge cast line/large "F" label.
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