Trix Collector
© Copyright 1998-2005 Garry Lefevre
The Twin Train Catalogue
1936
In the Spring of 1936 Trix
introduced a range of English outline models.
These were still called “ Twin Trains”
The name “Trix” was not used in the catalogue. The front cover shows Mr. Bassett-Lowke operating a train on an
exhibition layout. The trains are now
the English outline models but the buildings are the German Trix Express models
although the inside of the catalogue introduced new English buildings !
The catalogue unfolds to show
:-
This spread sheet measures
60cms x 24 cms.
On the left the introduction
section shows a simple layout. The text
explains the advantages of independent control of two trains at the same time
on the same track.
The centre two pages show the
new models : in LMS and LNER livery. A
complete set of matching coaches and goods wagons is shown. The Trix Express
0-4-0 tank 20/54 and the electric loco 20/52 ( the disc wheel loco is shown)
are still in the catalogue.
The right hand side shows the
various items of track.
The centre part of the back
sheet ( above) shows the complete range of rolling stock and new English style
buildings. These buildings were different from the German ones mainly in
detail, except for the terminal station which was a different design and
smaller then the TE one. Note; the photo of the through station has a round
clock as was used on the Trix Express model whereas in England the clock was
square with the name Twin City on the platform signs. This catalogue was not
too accurate !
These buildings are referred
to as “ Bassett-Lowke” Twin Train accessories.
The back cover shows other products
made and marketed by Bassett-Lowke. The
date indicates it was still being printed in March 1937.
The Price list is in
shillings. To convert there were 20
shillings to £1. Thus the transformer shown as 10/6 was 10 shillings and 6
pence or 52.5 pence in new money that is just under 1 Euro. The passenger set with disc wheels was 35
shillings or £1-75 or 2.50 Euro. Today collectors pay up to £1,000 and more for
one in mint condition. That has easily beaten inflation !!