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Edison and Edison Elektro
Construction Sets
Edison was a Märklin-like Construction system. In addition to the standard Edison, there was also Edison Elektro, which added electrical parts to the Edison system. These enabled motors and other electrical models to be built. It was produced in Chechoslovakia from around 1940 to 1952
Manufacturer / Distributor
An unknown company from Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EDISON (Ref:EDI)
MÄRKLIN type
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
before World War Two (some significant doubt) to after World War Two (some significant doubt)
Steel
3.6x.8
double-tapped
3.6x.8
38 (see comment *1)
66
12.7
4.3
4.3
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Brass with a Brass finish
8.1
5.1
Comments
Most parts in MCS like MÄRKLIN, but Pulley Disc, Screwed Rods, Roof, 6-spoke Pulley. Some electrical parts on one manual cover. *1 Possible; & MÄRKLIN-type Gear Rings. Data need verifying.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Manufacturer / Distributor
An unknown company from Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EDISON ELEKTRO (Ref:EDE)
Electrical/science
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
before World War Two (some significant doubt) to after World War Two (some significant doubt)
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
6 Sets, probably standard EDISON parts plus special electrical: Coil, Bell, etc.
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Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.