The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:Suitable for a dock or factory area, the Airfix Travelling Crane can be constructed to travel on "00" gauge scale rail. When fully threaded and weighted, the crane can be used for lifting and transporting scale loads. The kit contains 58 parts and as can be seen from the illustration is remarkably well detailed. The height from ground level to the lower edge of the platform girders is 61mm. (2 1/2 inches) allowing for trains to pass through the crane base. The length of the boom is 155 mm. (6 inches) and the height to the top of the cab 132mm. (5 inches). - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
17th edition catalogue (1980), recorded as a Series 3 kit.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1959
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: 205 2nd Edition (1963) Ref: 205 3rd Edition (1964) Ref: 205 4th Edition (1966) Ref: 205 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 205 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 205 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 205 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 205 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 03627-8
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