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This system was advertised from 1946 until the early 50s. It initially came in four outfits numbered 0 to 4.

These had nickelled steel strips and girders and brass wheels and connectors. A unique feature was that there were also bakelite rectangular and circular plates.

By about mid 1947 the steel parts became blackened rather than nickelled.

In 1949 the system was completely revised with 10 outfits graced with daft names (see last picture for details).

The bakelite plates were replaced by flexible steel ones and all main parts were painted red, orange, blue, yellow or grey in a seemingly random manner.

A full history can be found in the wonderful "Other Systems Newsletter", No.38, pp 1134-35. Details here: http://www.osnl.co.uk/  

9 items in this album, click on one to enlarge it.
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#2 Outfit Model of a Diesel Switcher Loco
Malcolm Hanson
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49151
C1946 #0
Malcolm Hanson
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C1948 #0 Outfit
Malcolm Hanson
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C1948 #0 Outfit details
Malcolm Hanson
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49133
C1948 #2 Outfit
Malcolm Hanson
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49131
C1948 #3 Outfit
Malcolm Hanson

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C1948 Dealer's Box
Malcolm Hanson
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C1948 Dealer's Box details
Malcolm Hanson
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Late 40s Outfits List
Malcolm Hanson
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