| (Code: MP214) | Instructions for the construction of a model compatible with MP114, GSM22 and other Meccano 4½” gauge locomotives, this detailed and realistic 1:14 scale 1950’s railway carriage can be built with a Set 10 plus 16 extra 5½” x 1½” flexible plates.
16 pages of text plus all-colour photographs.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: M-SAMS6) | These instructions from the South African Meccano Models series describe the building of an excellent working model by Bill Steele of a Adams Radial Tank locomotive. Although built from Meccano parts this model has been enhanced with the addition of some 3-D printed parts. Alternative suggestions for modelling with Meccano, or easily obtainable materials are given
A 12 page booklet with full building instructions and full-colour, 3D VirtualMec drawings of every unit and assembly
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.
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| | (Code: MCS09) | These instructions describe the construction of an electric locomotive of 1908 built to run on the Berne Loetcher Simplon Railway (BLS). Deisned to run on a gauge of 2-1/2" the model has twin Meccano Drive 6-speed Motor drive, one for each bogie.
12 pages including text, b/w photographs and parts list. The builder will require experience of Meccano model building from brief description and interpretation of photographs.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP201) | Based on the electric "Crocodile" or "Alligator" locomotive. Originally built for Swiss Federal Railways from 1919 to 1927, they were developed for pulling heavy goods trains on the steep tracks of the Gotthardbahn from Lucerne to Chiasso, including the Gotthard Tunnel. Crocodile locomotives were so called because of their long noses reminiscent of the snout of a crocodile.
This instruction plan describes the construction of a compact model to run on a Gauge 1 track which can be powered via either a third rail or an overhead catenary system. It was designed by the late Pierre Marais of Johannesburg and the plan has been produced in his memory. The wheels of the twin, articulated power bogies are driven via sprocket and chain from PDU motors, and detailed drawings of the sprung pantographs and catenary masts and rail are included.
A 24 page instruction booklet with photograps, text, isometric 3-D drawings and a parts list
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP127) |
These instructions describe an update of an impressive model featured in the three successive issues of "Meccano Magazine" in 1935. Designed at a time just before the introduction of Strip and Flexible Plates, the original model was constructed predominately from Strips. This modernised version takes full advantage of the aforementioned Strip & Flexible Plates, and also made the model capable of movement.
To obtain a high degree of realism a number of items were fabricated – (a) End Plates for the Cylinders from Aluminium Sheet, (b) Wheel Flanges from the same material. (c) Brass Segments for Wheel Cranks and (d) Narrow Single Cranks for the Valve Gear. Flexible Plates were cut to shape for the smoke deflectors and Chimney.
The 32 page instructions detail in sections the construction of Side Frames, Frame Stretchers, Drag Beam, Front Bogie Mounting, Pony Truck Mounting, Rear Sub-Chassis, Outside Axle Box, Front Running Plate, Front Buffer Beam, Smokebox Saddle, Reversing Support Bracket, Detailing, Cylinders, Driving Wheels, Valve Gear etc., Bogie/trailing Wheels, Front Bogie, Rear Fixed Wheels, Trailing Pony Truck, Boiler, Boiler Backplate, Smokebox Fairing, Chimney, Cab, Handrails, and Steps. The Tender description includes Chassis, Side Plating, Front Plating, Rear Plating, Corridor Roof, Corridor Side, Water Tank Top, Coal Space Back, Coal Space Floor, Axle Boxes, Wheels, Buffers, and Detailing.
Illustrated by 26 coloured photographs, and 14 plating diagrams plus a comprehensive parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP211) | These instructions describe the building of a model which is based on the first model many a Meccanoman builds with this dream No. 10 set, Leaflet No. 1, the iconic Railway Breakdown Crane, also a favourite subject of Frank Hornby. It also provided an ideal use for the equally-iconic Meccano side-plate electric motor. This ModelPlan describes a radically revised version in which the many ill-conceived mechanisms in the original have been redesigned to produce a sturdy, reliable, fully-functioning and more realistic model, still within the constraints of the Set 10. Incorporated are developments like sprung axles, powered slewing, fail-safe band brakes, a captive main bearing and working stabilisers enabling the model to lift a 20lb load in perfect safety.
A 20 page booklet with text based instructions, colour photographs, parts list and a reproduction of the original leaflet.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.. |
| | (Code: MP223) | Instructions for a detailed, 1:12 scale model of an Italian railway passenger car from 1902, a type of two-axle carriage identified as "CT".
The model includes a section of track and buffers and is compatible with other 5½" gauge railway models.
The many realistic details include buffers with springs, tow hooks for connecting carriages, moving platforms and gates between carriages, lockable interior doors and a working brake mechanism with blocks acting on the four wheels, operated, like the real thing, by a wheel positioned at the end of the carriage.
With text and 10 pages of colour photographs.
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Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP109b) | These instructions describe the construction of five alternative items of Rolling Stock suitable for running on Marklin (or similar) gauge 1 two-rail track. Model Plans 109 and 109a describe locomotives to pull these.
24 pages of three dimensional step-by-step diagrams and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP256) |
These instructions describe the building of a very large and detailed model of the most powerful locomotive ever used in Africa, and still in use today, features a prototypically-accurate chassis and has complete and correctly-functioning Walschaerts valve gear and suspension.
The original model builder has sourced a non-Meccano motor, although with slight alteration other motors could be used. Sheet aluminium has been extensively used to save on Meccano plates and add realism so the builder will need an additional large stock of Meccano strip and flexible plates if this option is not used. The original builder has also used 3D printed wheels which are available to order from the publisher, as .stl files, or instructions are included for alternative Meccano part construction .
Designed for use on 5" gauge model track, or Meccano constructed track
Full text, parts list and over 40 photographs.
Set of 2 booklets, total 40 Page
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.
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| | (Code: MP109) | These instructions describe the construction of a locomotive suitable for running on Marklin (or similar) gauge 1 two-rail track. A relatively simple model by Model Plan standards, but ingenious and adaptable to other models. An alternative locomotive is described in Model Plan 109a and rolling stock in Model Plan 109b.
12 pages of three dimensional step-by-step diagrams and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
| | (Code: MP109a) | These instructions describe the construction of a locomotive suitable for running on Marklin (or similar) gauge 1 two-rail track. A relatively simple model by Model Plan standards, but ingenious and adaptable to other models. An alternative locomotive is described in Model Plan 109 and rolling stock in Model Plan 109b.
12 pages of three dimensional step-by-step diagrams and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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