| Years | from 1970 to 1977 |
| Date of sample | 1974. Identical to 1970 sample, except parts attached with white plastic pins. |
| Top of box (lid) | Dark blue field with silver and yellow details. UK flag. |
| Bottom of box | Dark blue field with annotated section and silver and yellow details |
| Lower side | Text: Mechanisms. Extra parts to add mechanical action to Meccano models. Can be used with any set from No. 3 upwards. |
| Upper side | Text: Mechanisms. Extra parts to add mechanical action to Meccano models. Can be used with any set from No. 3 upwards. |
| Left side | Text: Mechanisms. Extra parts to add mechanical action to Meccano models. Can be used with any set from No. 3 upwards. |
| Right side | Text: Mechanisms. Extra parts to add mechanical action to Meccano models. Can be used with any set from No. 3 upwards. |
| Box text | English |
| Tray | Red cardboard frame with white polystyrene insert. Parts attached with white plastic pins (instead of clear plastic in 1970). |
| Small parts box | Transparent
No small round white self adhesive sticker with the letter "M" stuck on lid. Folded (?) instructions inside small parts box, below parts. (verify) |
| Nuts & bolts | Slotted cheesehead bolts, square nuts |
| Manual cover | Black and yellow band, no illustration |
| Manual language | English only |
| Top of box (lid) | ![]() |
| Bottom of box | ![]() |
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| Manual - Front cover | ![]() |
| Manual - Back cover |
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