'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
Trix[3] (France) Construction Sets
and
Montix Construction Sets
Trix metal construction system originated in Germany where it was manufactured from 1930 to 1999. it was also manufactured in France from around 1932 to 1968. A website dedicated to Trix with lots of photos and manual downloads is http://www.trix-metaal.nl/
Trix(France) also made sets for Delespaul under the 'Montix' name. These were identical to Trix[3] but in different colours.
Trix[3] (France)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Trix (France), 2 Rue Béranger, Paris 3, France
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TRIX [3] (Ref:TRX3)
Trix
as TRIX (inc MCX)
France
1930 to 1968 (see comment *1)
Steel
3.5x.8
double-tapped
3.5x.8
33
50
7.8 (see comment *2)
3.6
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: dome (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(see comment *3)
6.5
6.0
Comments
Data from early postwar Sets 1,1a. Parts nickel from '50; painted from circa.'59 & stamped ECF at some stage. *1 Production restart circa.'47. German imports post '68. *2 Up to 7.85. *3 May be plain steel. brass plated steel later.
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A pre-war French Trix instruction manual.
A post-war French Trix Unit A leaflet
Added 14/01/20
A post-war French Trix Unit B leaflet
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A post-war French Trix Unit C leaflet
Added 14/01/20
A post-war French Trix Elementrix manual. (Unfortunately this is missing a few pages)
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A post-war French Trix Elementrix manual.
Added 14/01/20
A French Trix catalogue dated 1955.
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A French Trix post-war leaflet with prices.
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A French Trix post-war leaflet without prices.
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A French Trix post-war leaflet.
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A note that came with some French Trix sets.
Added 14/01/20
Montix
Manufacturer / Distributor
Trix (France), 2 Rue Béranger, Paris 3, France
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MONTIX (Ref:MIX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
France
known in 1963 to known in 1965
Steel
38
7.8
3.6
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Made by Trix/France for Delespaul & given away against 'points'. Identical to TRIX but different colours.
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
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Montix available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.