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)
A 1948 instruction leaflet for the EO6 Electric Motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/948/5)
A 1949 instruction leaflet for the EO20 Electric Motor in eight languages.
(Print Code 15/449/5)
A 1953 instruction leaflet for the EO20 Electric Motor in eight languages.
(Print Code 17/353/5)
A 1956 instruction leaflet for the EO20s Electric Motor in eight languages.
(Print Code 17/156/8)
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)
A 1950s Meccano(France) instruction leaflet for the 20V Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)
E20R Electric Motor (UK)
A 1949 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/349/25)
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)
A 1950 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/1250/12.5)
A 1954 instruction leaflet for the E20R electric motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/1054/7.5)
A 1955 instruction leaflet for the E20R(S) electric motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/1255/10)
E15R Electric Motor (UK)
A 1958 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/1058/10 - Ref 57217)
A 1962 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/262/5 - Ref 57217)
A 1962 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/262/5 - Ref 57217)
A 1962 instruction leaflet for the E15R Electric Motor in four languages.
(Print Code 16/262/5 - Ref 57217)
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 - Ref 57217)
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 - Ref 57217)
Emebo Electric Motor (UK)
A 1962 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Print Code 57203/562/50 - Ref 57203)
A 1964 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Print Code 57203/16/964/10 - Ref 57203)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Print Code 57203/16/1265/10 - Ref 57203)
A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(Print Code 16/163/150 - Ref 55982)
A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian.
(Print Code 16/163/100 - Ref 55983)
A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(Print Code 16/1263/125 - Ref 55982)
A 1963 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian.
(Print Code 16/1263/100 - Ref 55983)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(Print Code 16/265/150 - Ref 55982)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian.
(Print Code 16/265/100 - Ref 55983)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(Print Code 16/1265/150 - Ref 55982)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian.
(Print Code 16/1265/150 - Ref 55983)
A 1967 instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(Print Code 16/467/150 - Ref 55982)
A late 1960s instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, French German, Dutch and Italian.
(No print code - Ref 55982)
A late 1960s instruction leaflet for the Emebo Electric Motor in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Norwegian.
(No print code - Ref 55983)
A warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(16/762/25 - Ref 57328/1)
A warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(16/663/10 - Ref 57328/1)
A warning note about the Emebo Electric Motor in seven languages.
(8/65/25 - Ref 57328/1)
Power Drive Electric Motor with Six Speed Gearbox (UK)
A 1965 instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Print Code 16/765/12.5 - Ref 55950)
A 1966 instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Print Code 16/366/12 5 - Ref 55950)
A circa 1970 instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Meccano Tri-ang era)
A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(No Print Code - Ref 152022)
A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor in seven languages with purple ink.
(No Print Code - Ref 152022)
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)
A late 1960s or early 1970s Meccano-Tri-ang(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)
A 1960s or early 1970s Meccano-Tri-ang(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
A 1970s Meccano France s.a. instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
(Added 03/10/2022)
A 1982 Miro-Meccano(France) instruction leaflet for the Powerdrive Electric Motor.
Junior Power Drive unit (UK)
A 1960s instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Ref 55969)
A circa 1970 instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Ref 152021 - Meccano Tri-ang era)
A 1970s instruction leaflet for the Junior Power Drive Electric Motor in seven languages.
(Ref 152021)
Junior Power Drive unit (France)
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)
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
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
An instruction leaflet for the 3-4.5V electric motor dated 1977 with purple ink
Does NOT mention the Battery Control Box
Ref 160056
An instruction leaflet on using the new 3-4.5V 'Crane' electric motor with the 1970-77 range of sets.
(This motor superseded the Junior Powerdrive in 1976/7)
Ref 152016
EU1071 Electric Motor (UK) - 1977-80
An instruction leaflet for the EU1071 Electric Motor. This motor was made by Märklin but sold in Meccano packaging.
(Ref 152539)
EU1072 Electric Motor (UK) - 1977-80
An instruction leaflet for the EU1072 Electric Motor. This motor was made by Märklin but sold in Meccano packaging.
(Ref 152540)
(Added 14/05/2023)
MO Electric Motor (1980s)
The instruction leaflet for the MO motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.
1982 by Miro-Meccano S.A.
A warning leaflet for the MO motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.
MR Electric Motor (1980s)
The instruction leaflet for the MR motor and battery box.
English and five other languages.
M0 Electric Motor (1991)
The instruction leaflet for the 1991 M0 motor and battery box.
English and five other languages. Dated 06/1991
(Added 21/06/2020)