Titan Construction Sets

Titan was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Germany from about 1948 to about 1960

This system can be split into three distinct phases.
Phase 1 - (Titan[a](1)) - The original system in 1948 with natural dull steel gray parts. Sets 00, 0, 1 and later 2 together with conversion sets.
Phase 2 - (Titan[a](2)) - Thought to be very similar to the phase 1 with the same (or very similar) sets, except that most parts are now painted.
Phase 3 - (Titan[b]) - The sets were revised and renumbered as 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 together with conversion sets 50A, 51A, 52A and 53A. Only the two basic set 50 and 51 could be bought in a single box (the 50 also available in a cardboard box), the other sets were made up by stacking additional units on 51 until you reach the desired set. Then the set 54, top of the range, is composed of four drawers (51, 51A, 52A and 53A).
This phase is by far the most common version of Titan to be found.

NOTE - There are some "typical" parts in Phase 1 and almost certainly also in Phase 2 which do not exist in Phase 3 - namely discs and pulleys without hub 22 mm. diameter with three holes (including the central one), and pulleys without hub 35 mm. diameter with five holes (including the central one).

Phases 1 and 2 (Titan[a])

Manufacturer / Distributor

WFL Freiss Wilhelm Ing. (Metallwaren Feinmechanik) in Ludwigsburg-Eglosheim in Wurttenberg, Germany

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/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A Titan[a] manual for set 1 from the unpainted phase 1 period
(Added 09/12/2018)

A Titan[a] brochure dated 1948
(Added 09/12/2018)

Photos of a phase 1 Titan[a] set
(added 16/09/2020)

Photos of a phase 2 Titan[a] set
(added 16/09/2020)

Phase 3 (Titan[b])

Manufacturer / Distributor

WFL Freiss Wilhelm Ing. (Metallwaren Feinmechanik) in Ludwigsburg-Eglosheim in Wurttenberg, Germany/
In 1952 the company moved to Schwabisch Hall (southern Germany).
In 1954 the company became Titan GmbH.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided

NOTE - The 'Other Systems Newsletter' pages displayed further up this web page, may also include information on this system/era.

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

A Titan[b] manual for sets 50-51
(Added 09/12/2018)

A Titan[b] manual for sets 50-51
(Added 09/12/2018)

A Titan[b] manual for sets 52-54
Replaced with better scan 14/01/20

A Titan[b] brochure
(Added 09/12/2018)

A Titan[b] leaflet
(Added 09/12/2018)

A Titan spare parts price list
(Added 09/12/2018)

Various photos of the Titan[b] construction system
(Added 09/12/2018)

Photos of a Titan[b] set 54 (This came in a wooden box with separate trays for sets 51, 51A, 52A and 53A which made up the set 54).
(Added 06/01/2022)