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Märklin Elex Construction Sets

Märklin Elex construction sets used special parts along with standard MÄRKLIN METALL parts to make a variety of electrical experiments. They were made in Germany from 1931 until 1962

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MÄRKLIN ELEX

Maker
Märklin
System Type
Electrical/science
Country
Germany
Dates
1931 to 1962
Material
Steel / Brass
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38
No. of Parts in System
74
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Standard & special parts for a wide range of models.

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The Märklin instruction manual for the Elex sets 501 to 503. Dated August 1958.
(Added 27/11/19)

The Märklin instruction manual for the Elex set 502.
(Added 27/11/19)

The Märklin instruction manual for the Elex set 502 in French. - Dated October 1932
(Added 18/10/2018)

The Märklin instruction manual for the Elex set. Dated February 1958.
(Added 27/11/19)

The Märklin instruction manual for the Elex set in French. Dated June 1957.
(Added 27/11/19)

The Märklin cut out sheet Ref 599 for the Elex set
(Added 18/10/2018)

The Märklin cut out sheet Ref 14940 for the Elex set
(Added 18/10/2018)

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