2b Site Dumper

[ChFalkensteiner]

I agree this looks like a 39a driver.

If I am not mistaken, this could have been switched anytime, so it is impossible to tell if this combination was created at the factory or not.

[yellowfoden]

Houghton lists as variation code 2b-7 a GPW, d/h, r/a model with a type 1 driver and a dome-head axle-pin bucket hinge. This would be a credible variation in terms of stock clearance at the end of the model's production and would fit neatly into Nick's table as variation code 7a.

Hello Hugh and all,

I see that Houghton does not code his drivers the same as Nick and although Houghton has three driver types he does not list no infill or infill with the straight hands driver.
So it is possible the Houghton 2b-7 is actually Nick’s code 8

Bert

[Tinman]

Or, is that a cap on his head? But, you guys are correct about the steering wheel being angled up and the shaft angle. It's a driver from another model.

[Idris]

Houghton lists as variation code 2b-7 a GPW, d/h, r/a model with a type 1 driver and a dome-head axle-pin bucket hinge. This would be a credible variation in terms of stock clearance at the end of the model's production and would fit neatly into Nick's table as variation code 7a.

Hello Hugh and all,

I see that Houghton does not code his drivers the same as Nick and although Houghton has three driver types he does not list no infill or infill with the straight hands driver.
So it is possible the Houghton 2b-7 is actually Nick’s code 8

Agreed.

[Diecast]

Small summary:
a) metal wheels with flat head crimped axles
b) metal wheels with dome head crimped axles
c) plastic wheels with dome head crimped axles
d) plastic wheels with dome head riveted axles
Antonin

[Diecast]

Metal wheels "44" (perhaps a new model "Rolls Royce Muir Hill", I am sure, Ghosty has never seen this model of RR )

[Diecast]

a) bucket hinged on pivot post
b) bucket hinged on bif rivet
c) bucket hinged on dome head axle pin

[Diecast]

a) driver with straight hands
b) driver with "V" hands

[Diecast]

a) red tipper
b) bright red tipper

[Diecast]

There is something like tipper stop on the very late models. The upper part of the hinge is larger and it works like tipper stop.
a) with small hinge
b) with large hinge
Antonin