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Meccano X Series Construction Sets
Meccano X Series was made by Meccano Ltd from 1932 to around the Second World War.
It was also sold under several other names:-
'British Model Builder' in the UK by non Meccano franchised toy shops
'L'Ingenieur Français' by Meccano(France)
'Montex'(1) in Spanish speaking countries like Argentina
Manufacturer / Distributor
Meccano Ltd., Binns Road, Liverpool, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECCANO X (Ref:MCX)
Meccano
as TRIX (inc MCX)
United Kingdom
1932 to 1938
Steel
5/32W
no boss
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16
6.35
4.1
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Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel
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Comments
Strips ¾" wide with ¼" pitch holes, not staggered like TRIX. Similar sets in France as L'INGÉNIEUR FRANÇAIS; in United Kingdom as BRITISH MODEL BUILDER; elsewhere as MONTEX.
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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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
X Series Set No.1
X Series Set No.2
Added 5/5/20

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet in English and French, print ref 13/1036/5
Added 5/5/20

A photocopy of a Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet in English and French, print ref 13/1038/6