rw2a
Muir Hill Site Dumper
Lesney No. 2A. Issued: 1953-1957, Length: 42mm, Box types: A. B
All issues had Red painted dumper, Green chassis and light Brown driver.
Driver facing
It had a brown metal driver that according to some books is facing the wrong way but this is not true, The steering wheel was attached to the base of the driver seat which could swivel and face either direction, there were two sets of pedals one in front and one behind so the driver can drive facing either way.
The driver faces the bucket of the dumper, as illustrated on the early boxes.
The driver faces the rear bumper of the dumper.
Wheels and axles
Early issues: Green painted wheels ( front & rear ) and front axle.
Late issues: Unpainted wheels and axles.
Bucket securing pin
Type “A“: Panel pin (Nail).
Type “B“: Round headed pin with crimped end.
| Code | Wheels | Pin | Rarity |
| 1 | MW Green | A | 7 |
| 2 | MW Green | B | 7 |
| 3 | MW | A | 5 |
| 4 | MW | B | 5 |