Excellent 1954 Meccano A3 Power Control Unit Boxed For Hornby Dublo Model Trains

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Seller: toys-of-quality ✉️ (2,853) 100%, Location: West Midlands, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 335312070277 EXCELLENT 1954 MECCANO A3 POWER CONTROL UNIT BOXED FOR HORNBY DUBLO MODEL TRAINS.

AN OUTSTANDING, LATE 1954 HORNBY DUBLO MECCANO A3 TYPE POWER CONTROL UNIT 240V, FOR 12V DC 2 or 3 RAIL MODEL RAILWAY TRACK, IN EXCELLENT BOXED CONDITION AND IN FULL WORKING ORDER. MADE BY MECCANO LIMITED, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. TRIANG _ BAYKO _ WRENN _ DAPOL _ BOXED THIS CONTROLLER HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER, HOWEVER, IT IS BEING SOLD FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AS IT HAS NOT BEEN P.A.T. TESTED. THE CONTROL HANDLE OPERATES SMOOTHLY AND THE OVERLOAD CUT-OUT INDICATOR BULB WORKS FINE. ALL THREE OUTPUTS ARE WORKING CORRECTLY. IT IS IN VERY GOOD COSMETIC CONDITION, WITH A FEW PAINT CHIPS TO THE ALUMINIUM ALLOY DIECAST CASING. THE SPECIFICATION PLATE & CONTROL HANDLE INDICATOR PLATE HAVE NO SCRATCHES BUT, BOTH HAVE A DENT. THE FABRIC COVERED POWER CORD IS IN EXCELLENT, FLEXIBLE CONDITION WITHOUT ANY FADING. THE COLOURS ARE BRIGHT AND VIBRANT. THERE IS NO NOTABLE DETERIORATION TO THE RUBBER INSULATION. IT COMES WITH A REPRO WHITE ACCESSORY BOX WHICH CONTAINS 4 WIRE TERMINAL PLUGS FOR THE REAR OUTPUT SOCKETS AND 4 VARYING LENGTHS OF THE ORIGINAL GREEN HOOK UP WIRE. ALSO INCLUDED IS A NEW 13 AMP UK 240 VOLT MAINS 3 PIN PLUG FITTED WITH A 3 AMP FUSE. THE BLUE & WHITE STRIPED PICTURE BOX, (WITH THE LATER DETAILED ILLUSTRATION), IS IN EXCELLENT, SOLID CONDITION WITHOUT ANY SPLITS OR REPAIRS. THE PRINTED PAPER COVERING IS BRIGHT WITHOUT ANY DISCOLOURATION. THIS IS AN UNUSUAL BOX BECAUSE IT IS MADE OF GREYBOARD AND NOT THE USUAL STRAWBOARD. THIS IS A RESULT OF MATERIAL SHORTAGES CAUSED BY THE KOREAN WAR. GREYBOARD BOXES DO NOT AGE AS WELL AS STRAWBOARD BOXES SO, ONE IN THIS CONDITION IS RARE. THE LID IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. IT HAS SCUFFING, A FEW DINGS AND SOME PAPER LOSS TO THE EDGES & TOP (LOWER RH CORNER). THE BASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, WITH JUST SOME SCUFFING TO THE CORNERS AND A COUPLE OF SCRATCHES. IT HAS A DECEMBER 1954 DATE CODE. ALL OF THE 6 PIECES OF CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PACKING ARE ORIGINAL. COMES COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL TESTED TAG IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ALSO INCLUDED IS AN ACCURATE REPRO, DOUBLE SIDED INSTRUCTION SHEET. ONE OF THE BEST GREYBOARD EXAMPLES YOU WILL COME ACROSS. INTRODUCED IN 1953, THIS CONTROLLER HAS A BUILT IN DOUBLE WOUND TRANSFORMER AND IS POWERED BY 210-250v AC MAINS. OUTPUT POWER IS 35 WATTS / 2.9 AMPS VIA. 3 OUTPUTS AT THE REAR; ‘A’ - VARIABLE 0-12v DC FOR LOCOMOTIVES OR ‘B’ - FIXED 12v DC FOR ACCESSORIES & ‘C’ - FIXED 15v AC FOR ACCESSORIES & SLAVE CONTROLLERS LIKE THE MECCANO C3 OR HORNBY MARSHAL 1. THE INPUT/OUTPUT INFORMATION IS ALSO PRINTED ON THE TOP PANEL AND ON THE ENDS OF THE BOX LID. ALTHOUGH THIS ITEM IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER IT HAS NOT BEEN ‘P.A.T.’ TESTED SO WILL BE SOLD WITH THE PLUG REMOVED AND IS FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. IT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL PAT TESTED. THIS IS A LEGAL OBLIGATION FOR BUSINESS SELLERS, NOT TO SELL MAINS ELECTRICAL ITEMS, AS WORKING & FOR USE, UNLESS PAT TESTED FIRST.

AN EXCELLENT BOXED EXAMPLE, SUITABLE FOR THE LAYOUT OR COLLECTION.

WEIGHS OVER 3.5Kg AFTER PACKING. WILL BE PACKAGED WITH PLENTY OF PROTECTION WITHIN A LARGE CARDBOARD BOX.

OVERSEAS BUYERS:- POSTAGE WILL BE BY ROYAL MAILS NEW SERVICE ‘INTERNATIONAL TRACKED-HEAVIER’. SOME EUROPEAN POSTAGE COSTS ARE ESTIMATED. ACTUAL COST WILL BE, IN MOST CASES, A LOT LOWER THAN STATED. USE THE 'ADD TO BASKET' OPTION TO MAKE THE PURCHASE AND THEN USE THE 'REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER' OPTION AND WAIT FOR A REVISED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. ANY EXCESS POSTAGE COST PAID WILL BE REFUNDED.

SHIPPING IS BY A TRACEABLE AND INSURED SERVICE.

WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT OR BIRTHDAY PRESENT.

CHECK OUT MY OTHER DUBLO MODEL RAILWAY ITEMS AND BAYKO BUILDING SETS FOR SALE.

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Excellent, clean, used condition. Excellent unusual box with packing pieces. Repro accessory box with 4 Wire Plug Connectors, Tested Tag & Repro Instructions.
  • Power Type: AC
  • Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Wattage: 35W
  • Material: Pressed Steel, White Metal, Die-cast
  • Year Manufactured: 1954
  • MPN: A3
  • Control System: Analogue
  • Item Length: 19.5 cm
  • Age Level: Adults
  • Modified Item: No
  • Colour: Grey
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Power Supply: 15v AC, 12v DC, 0-12v DC
  • Brand: Meccano
  • Type: Power Control Unit
  • Control: Analogue
  • Item Height: 8 cm
  • Voltage: 240v
  • Model: Control Unit
  • Features: Boxed, New Mains Plug, With Accessory Box
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Item Width: 15 cm
  • Item Weight: 2.6 kg

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