Meccano Manuals

1978-1980

Downloads of Meccano Manuals

This page contains downloads of all the manuals published between 1978 and 1980 that I can find. Click on the thumbnail to download the required edition in pdf format.
Scans of any manuals which are not shown would be appreciated.

Pocket Set
1978

A 1978 instruction leaflet for the Pocket Set. 1978 copyright date. Print ref 160032.
(Added 14/04/2022)

Set A
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set A. Dated 1978. Print ref 160048.

Set 1
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Showing set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043.

Set 1
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Without set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043.

Set 2
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044.

Set 2
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044.
Identical to the previous version except for page 2 which has info on how to use the motor with the models.
(Added 01/12/2023)

Set 3
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045.
With cheese head bolts in photos.

Set 3
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045.
With round head bolts in photos.

Set 4
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 4. Dated 1978. Print ref 160046.

Set 5
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047.

Set 5
1978

A 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047.
Same models but with many pages reset and different photos.
(Replaced 19/11/2022)

Extra parts sheet
1978
100391

The 1978 'Extra Parts for Extra Fun' sheet, dated 1977. Print Code 100391. Print ref 160056.

Leaflets which came with 1978-80 manuals

3-4.5V Motor

An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 Print ref 160056.
Leaflet also includes info on the No.13624 Battery Control Box

3-4.5V Motor

An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (black print) Print ref 160056.
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box

3-4.5V Motor

An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (purple print) Print ref 160056.
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box

Battery Box

The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (black print). Print ref 142576.

Battery Box

The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (blue print). Print ref 142576.

Todays Meccano

A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. No print code/reference.
(Added 02/12/2023)

Todays Meccano
100392

A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Black print. Print Code 100392.

Todays Meccano
100392

A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Blue print. Print Code 100392.
(Found in a in a DB/DY/IP Pocket Meccano set, along with the 1978 instructions.)

NOTE: 'Todays Meccano' was the strapline used by Meccano during this period

Set 9 Dividers
153012

A slip that was included in the 1978/9 set 9 with info on where the internal box dividers were. (size 102mm x 54mm) Print Code 153012.
(Added 05/12/2023)

Part 142a
153042

A slip that was included in the 1978/9 set 9 (& 10) with important info on how to easily put the tyre 142a on the 2" pulley. (size 126mm x 202mm) Print Code 153042.
(Added 05/12/2023)

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No.9 and 10 sets - Both the No.9 and 10 sets continued in production, albeit with some minor parts changes, due to the discontinuation of certain parts. However there are no known printings of the No.9 manuals or No.10 set leaflets during this period.