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Set 10219 Maersk Container Train
Creator Expert

Maersk Container Train

Most display trains celebrate steam or glamour, but set 10219 is about freight. Released in 2011 in the Creator Expert line, it carries 1,233 pieces, 3 minifigures and containers in the livery of the Danish shipping group Maersk.

Set number
10219
Year
2011
Pieces
1,233
Minifigures
3
Theme
Creator Expert
Different parts
202
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 202

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Spare parts (17)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Description

A brand you already know from the docks

Maersk is one of the best-known names in container shipping, and its pale blue boxes are a familiar sight in ports around the world. This model follows those containers inland: a locomotive hauls wagons loaded with boxes in the company style. It is a modern, everyday subject rather than a heritage piece, which makes it a good fit for layouts that aim to look like a working railway. If your city already has a harbour or an industrial area, a freight train like this one links the scenes together.

Reading the colour list

The catalogue names black, light bluish grey, pastel blue and white as the main colours. There is no red, yellow or green among them, so the train has a calm, corporate look that stands out next to brighter sets. Pastel blue is the colour most builders will notice, as it matches the pale blue associated with Maersk and is not something you find in every tub of bricks. Before you break the set up for other projects, check the parts list below to see exactly which pastel blue elements are included.

A build with a steady rhythm

With 202 distinct elements spread over 1,233 pieces, each element appears roughly six times on average. That is typical for a freight train, since containers are simple repeated boxes and wagons share much of their structure. Expect stretches of the build where you repeat the same steps, which suits anyone who likes a relaxed evening project. The payoff is a long, consistent train that looks best when it is displayed in a straight line or running on a loop of track.

Where the pieces can go next

The 3 minifigures give the train a sense of scale, whether it runs on a layout or sits on a shelf. Because so many parts repeat, the set also works as a useful stock of plates, tiles and structural pieces for your own designs. The parts list shows every element and colour, and the What can I build? tool on this page compares your collection with other sets to see what else is within reach. That makes an older train set a practical starting point for new models.

FAQ

Is this a passenger train?
No, it is a freight train. The model shows a locomotive with container wagons in the style of the Maersk shipping company.
How many minifigures come with set 10219?
The catalogue lists 3 minifigures alongside the 1,233 pieces.
Which colour is hardest to replace from a general collection?
Pastel blue is the least common of the four main colours. The parts list shows exactly which elements you would need in that shade.

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