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Well, after finding out that LEGO actually make available many instructions on their website in PDF format, I decided to cross-reference them to Peeron set numbers. The initial page is very basic, you can just enter the set number to search for, and if it’s available all instruction downloads available for it will be listed.

Some sets have several sheets or books, and there are many duplicates on the site. Just pick the one that looks the best. The page usually lists a desciption where there are multiple books/sheets, and also notes anything significant about the download. It also shows whether the PDF is just a scanned copy of the paper instructions, and if not, whether it has “inifinite” resolution for the instructions. It also specifies whether or not there is a warning on the instructions.

This data was collated by hand, so there are probably mistakes. Especially the warning field – I didn’t check exhaustively through all the instructions, just noted it where I happened to see it. Also there are about 70 available that I couldn’t reconcile to a Peeron set number, currently there’s no way to view these, but I will fix that ASAP. Please report any problems you find to instructions@br-eng.info.

[Edit: You can now view all the un-referenced instructions by clicking the link below the search box]

Also be aware that the files LEGO makes available on their site may change without notice – please report any dead links you find to instructions@br-eng.info. I will scan the LEGO site occasionally for updates.

Anyway, I hope someone finds this useful.

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