Meccano X Series

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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)

Maker
Meccano

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1932 to 1938

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
16

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.35

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

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.

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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

X Series Set No.1

A Meccano X Series set 1 instruction leaflet, print ref 7 532 80(1P)

A Meccano X Series set 1 instruction leaflet with print ref 13/1036/7.5 is known to exist.

A Meccano X Series set 1 instruction leaflet in French for the Belgium and Swiss market, print ref 7/632/7

A Meccano (France) X Series set 1 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/632/85

X Series Set No.2

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/532/65(1P)

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/1132/15(2P)

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet with print ref 13/934/5.5 is known to exist.
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

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet in English and French, print ref 16/540/32.5

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet in Spanish Dutch and German, print ref 13/933/5

A Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet in German fo the Swizz market, print ref 13/635/1

A black & white scan of the Meccano X Series set 2 instruction leaflet for the Canadian market, print ref 7/632/4(1P)

A Meccano (France) X Series set 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/632/100

X Series Photos

A photo of Meccano (France) X Series sets 1 and 1A boxes