564 and 964 Barber-Greene Olding Elevator Loader (1952-68)

Apologies for ressurecting an old thread but, having just read and enjoyed it, I wonder whether others would be interested in a few prototype pictures I have accumulated? None are exactly like the Dinky model, but certainly similar. Graeme

there's nothing wrong with resurrecting old threads, Graeme, on the contrary: highly appreciated! We are very curious about your accumulated prototype pictures to come. Kind regards, Jan

Graeme----That looks like another model.....who made that one? A very interesting prototype for sure. Looking forward to whatever else you can share. Best regards, Terry

Thanks chaps. That was my first post - I did not think it had appeared! Another photo, with a little luck. This is another tracked vehicle, but imagine it with wheels and a Dinky handle Finding prototype photos of vehicles which inspired our favourite models is always fun. Graeme

And a third Graeme

Terry, to answer your question above, I am not sure, but I think that model was byDoepke Models. Graeme

A chronological mix of some older and some recent 564/964 box pictures below:

An 'exploded view' of all diecast parts of the Elevator Loader, as published in the 2002 volume of Auto in Miniatuur, issue 5, page 19.

Four vital rollers and pinions for the conveyor belt transport, combined with the info in the GBofDT, page 202: 1. Geared roller (left) job no. 13710, and plain roller, job no. 13711 (both zamak parts - in 2 - designed 21st June 1950). 2. The plain roller in position on top. 3. The geared roller on position below, driven by the pinion on the crank and intermediate idler pinion. The brass pinion (job no. 13708 of 2nd June 1950) was supplied separately by Buckingham Eng. Co., whereas the smaller brass idler pinion (job no. 13717 of 3rd January 1952 [!]) was supplied by John Rigby & Sons Ltd.

All the best for the new year, The tail gate seems to be missing from the picture of all the parts without paint. I find this piece missing from many boxed examples in good condition. Likely because it was lose and separate and usually got lost. David