Meccano Manuals

Meccano Electric Motors Post-War

Details and Downloads of the Instructions

This section covers the instruction leaflets for the post-war Meccano Electric Motors (UK and France).

EO6 and EO20 (Cricket Ball) Electric Motors (6 / 20 volts) (UK)

EO6 Electric Motor
16/948/5

A 1948 instruction leaflet for the EO6 Electric Motor in four languages. Print Code 16/948/5.
EO20 Electric Motor
15/449/5

A 1949 instruction leaflet for the EO20 Electric Motor in eight languages. Print Code 15/449/5.
EO20 Electric Motor
17/353/5

A 1953 instruction leaflet for the EO20 Electric Motor in eight languages. Print Code 17/353/5.
EO20s Electric Motor
17/156/8

A 1956 instruction leaflet for the EO20s Electric Motor in eight languages. Print Code 17/156/8.

Magic Electric Motor (France)

Magic Electric Motor
France

A 1947 Meccano(France) instruction leaflet for the Magic Electric Motor.
Note - on the rear of this leaflet were the instructions for the Magic clockwork motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)

20V Electric Motor (France)

20 V Electric Motor
France

A 1950s Meccano(France) instruction leaflet for the 20V Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)

E20R Electric Motor (UK)

E20R Electric Motor
16/349/25

A 1949 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages. Print Code 16/349/25.
E20R Electric Motor
16/750/5

Photos of a 1950 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages. Print Code 16/750/5.
(Scans of this leaflet would be appreciated)
(Added 24/03/2022)
E20R Electric Motor
16/1250/12.5

A 1950 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages. Print Code 16/1250/12.5.
E20R Electric Motor
16/1054/7.5

A 1954 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages. Print Code 16/1054/7.5.
E20R Electric Motor
16/1255/10

A 1955 instruction leaflet for the E20R(S) electric motor in four languages. Print Code 16/1255/10.

E15R Electric Motor (UK)

E15R Electric Motor
16/1058/10

A 1958 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages. Print Code 16/1058/10. Print ref 57217.
E15R Electric Motor
16/262/5

A 1962 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages (blue paper). Print Code 16/262/5. Print ref 57217.
E15R Electric Motor
16/262/5

A reprint (probably mid to late 1960 or 1970s) of the 16/262/5 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages on white paper with green ink Print Code 16/262/5. Print ref 57217.
E15R Electric Motor
16/262/5

A reprint (probably mid to late 1960 or 1970s) of the 16/262/5 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages on white paper. Print Code 16/262/5. Print ref 57217.

Emebo Electric Motor (UK)

Emebo Electric Motor
57203/562/50

A 1962 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 57203/562/50. Print ref 57203.
Emebo Electric Motor
57203/16/964/10

A 1964 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 57203/16/964/10. Print ref 57203.
Emebo Electric Motor
57203/16/1265/10

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 57203/16/1265/10. Print ref 57203.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/163/150

A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. Print Code 16/163/150. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/163/100

A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian. Print Code 16/163/100. Print ref 55983.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/1263/125

A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. Print Code 16/1263/125. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/1263/100

A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian. Print Code 16/1263/100. Print ref 55983.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/265/150

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. Print Code 16/265/150. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/265/100

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian. Print Code 16/265/100. Print ref 55983.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/1265/150

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. Print Code 16/1265/150. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/1265/150

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian. Print Code 16/1265/150. Print ref 55983.
Emebo Electric Motor
16/467/150

A 1967 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. Print Code 16/467/150. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
Late 1960s

A late 1960s instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian. No print code. Print ref 55982.
Emebo Electric Motor
Late 1960s

A late 1960s instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian. No print code. Print ref 55983.
Emebo Notes
16/762/25

A 1962 warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 16/762/25. Print ref 57328/1.
Emebo Notes
16/663/10

A 1963 warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 16/663/10. Print ref 57328/1.
Emebo Notes
8/65/25

A 1965 warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 8/65/25. Print ref 57328/1.

Power Drive Electric Motor with Six Speed Gearbox (UK)

Power Drive Unit
16/765/12.5

A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 16/765/12.5. Print ref 55950.
Power Drive Unit
16/366/12 5

A 1966 instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print Code 16/366/12 5. Print ref 55950.
Power Drive Unit
c1970

A circa 1970 (Meccano Tri-ang)instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages.
Power Drive Unit
1970s

A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print ref 152022.
Power Drive Unit
1970s

A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages with purple ink. Print ref 152022.
Power Drive Unit
MW Datasheet

Datasheet No.1 for the Powerdrive Electric Motor published by MW Models (dated 03/01/74).

Power Drive Electric Motor with Six Speed Gearbox (France)

Power Drive Unit
France

A late 1960s or early 1970s Meccano-Tri-ang(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)
Power Drive Unit
France

A 1960s or early 1970s Meccano-Tri-ang(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
Power Drive Unit
France

A 1970s Meccano France s.a. instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)
Power Drive Unit
France

A 1982 Miro-Meccano(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.

Junior Power Drive unit (UK)

Junior Power Drive Unit
1960s

A 1960s instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print ref 55969.
Junior Power Drive Unit
c1970

A circa 1970 (Meccano Tri-ang) instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print ref 152021.
Junior Power Drive Unit
1970s

A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages. Print ref 152021.

Junior Power Drive unit (France)

Junior Power Drive Unit
France 1970s

A 1970s Meccano France s.a. instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)

3-4.5V (Crane) Electric Motor (UK)

(Used in the 1978-80 sets 2 to 5 and the Crane Set)
(and with the 1970-77 range of sets as it superseded the Junior Powerdrive motor)

Crane 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
Crane Motor

An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 Print ref 160056.
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Crane Motor

An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 with purple ink Print ref 160056.
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Crane Motor

An instruction leaflet on using the new 3-4.5V 'Crane' electric motor with the 1970-77 range of sets. Print ref 152016.
(This motor superseded the Junior Powerdrive in 1976/7)

EU1071 Electric Motor (UK) - 1977-80

EU1071 Motor

An undated instruction leaflet for the EU1071 Electric Motor. This motor was made by Märklin but sold in Meccano packaging. Print ref 152539.

EU1072 Electric Motor (UK) - 1977-80

EU1072 Motor

An instruction leaflet for the EU1072 Electric Motor. This motor was made by Märklin but sold in Meccano packaging. Print ref 152540.
(Added 14/05/2023)

MO Electric Motor (1980s)

MO Electric Motor
France

The instruction leaflet for the MO motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.
1982 by Miro-Meccano S.A
MO Electric Motor
France

An undated warning leaflet for the MO motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.

MR Electric Motor (1980s)

MR Electric Motor
France

An undated instruction leaflet for the MR motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.

M0 Electric Motor (1991)

MO Electric Motor
France

The instruction leaflet for the 1991 M0 motor and battery box.
English and five other languages. Dated 06/1991
(Added 21/06/2020)

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