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
A 1978 instruction leaflet for the Pocket Set. 1978 copyright date. Print ref 160032
(Added 14/04/2022)
A 1978 instruction leaflet for the Pocket Set. 1978 copyright date. Print ref 160032
(Added 14/04/2022)
Set A
A 1978 instruction manual for set A. Dated 1978. Print ref 160048
A 1978 instruction manual for set A. Dated 1978. Print ref 160048
Set 1
A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Showing set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043
A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Showing set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043
Set 1
A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Without set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043
A 1978 instruction manual for set 1. Dated 1978. Without set 'A' contents. Print ref 160043
Set 2
A 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044
A 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044
Set 2
Another 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Identical to the previous version except for page 2 which has info on how to use the motor with the models. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044
(Added 01/12/23)
Another 1978 instruction manual for set 2. Identical to the previous version except for page 2 which has info on how to use the motor with the models. Dated 1978. Print ref 160044
(Added 01/12/23)
Set 3
A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045
With cheese head bolts in photos.
A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045
With cheese head bolts in photos.
Set 3
A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045
With round head bolts in photos.
A 1978 instruction manual for set 3. Dated 1978. Print ref 160045
With round head bolts in photos.
Set 4
A 1978 instruction manual for set 4. Dated 1978. Print ref 160046
A 1978 instruction manual for set 4. Dated 1978. Print ref 160046
Set 5
A 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047
A 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047
Set 5
Another 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Same models but with many pages reset and different photos. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047
(Better scans 19 November 2022)
Another 1978 instruction manual for set 5. Same models but with many pages reset and different photos. Dated 1978. Print ref 160047
(Better scans 19 November 2022)
Extra parts sheet
The 1978 'Extra Parts for Extra Fun' sheet, dated 1977. Print ref 160056, Code 100391
The 1978 'Extra Parts for Extra Fun' sheet, dated 1977. Print ref 160056, Code 100391
Leaflets which came with 1978-80 manuals
3-4.5V Motor
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977
Leaflet also includes info on the No.13624 Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977
Leaflet also includes info on the No.13624 Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
3-4.5V Motor
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (black print)
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (black print)
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
3-4.5V Motor
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (purple print)
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 (purple print)
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
Battery Box
The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (black print).
Ref 142576
The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (black print).
Ref 142576
Battery Box
The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (blue print).
Ref 142576
The instruction leaflet for using the Battery Box in the 1978 sets (blue 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 reference
(Added 02/12/2023)
A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts.
No print reference
(Added 02/12/2023)
Todays Meccano
A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Black print.
Code No.100392
A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Black print.
Code No.100392
Todays Meccano
A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Blue print.
(Found in a in a DB/DY/IP Pocket Meccano set, along with the 1978 instructions.)
Code No.100392
A 'Todays Meccano' slip that was included in the 1970s sets with details on how to request missing parts. Blue print.
(Found in a in a DB/DY/IP Pocket Meccano set, along with the 1978 instructions.)
Code No.100392
NOTE: 'Todays Meccano' was the strapline used by Meccano during this period
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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.