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Is there a “how to” book, website, or video that explains how to hook up and use the P55 motor, transformer, and remote control? The book that came with my 12 1/2 set is not the correct book.
Hello Gary,
That’s a good question. The P55 motor was only around for 3 short years. 1948 to 1950. The Girders and Gears website has a complete history of the erector motor.
History of the Gilbert Erector Motor
That’s a pretty rare motor you have. It was only produced for the top-of-the-line No 12 1/2 sets. That’s a nice set to have.
There is no book or video on hooking it up. Best thing to do would be to get the manual that came with the set. It’s possible one might come up on eBay or even a reproduction one.
I hope that at least gets you headed in the right direction.
Hello Gary,
That actually depends on your set. The sets from early 1948 came with the manuals featuring the cover picturing the Coal Loader. Later in 1948, the new manual cover pictured a “Happy-Faced Boy” viewing the Giant Power Plant. It had a dark blue background and four-color printing. It would obviously be the largest manual of that period and have the instructions you are looking for. Most likely a difficult manual to find.
Best regards,
MichaelHello Gary,
I haven’t found that manual available, but the good news is Bruce Hansen has graciously sent a scan of the manual page for how to hook up and use the P55 motor, transformer, and remote control. I’ll attach it to this post.
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