How many pieces does the Electronic Train 118-1 have?

It has 103 pieces in 30 different types, and no minifigures.

Which colours dominate?

Black, red, trans-clear and light grey. The parts list shows the exact spread.

Which range is it from?

It belongs to the Train / 4.5V range and dates from 1968.

Train 4.5V

LEGO® Electronic Train

The Electronic Train 118-1 was released in 1968 in the Train / 4.5V range and holds 103 pieces in 30 types. The wide variety of parts for such a small total stands out.

Set number: 118
Year: 1968
Pieces: 103
Minifigures: 0
Theme: 4.5V
Different parts: 35

What can I build with it?

Parts list 35

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

Variety over volume

At 103 pieces the set is small, yet it contains 30 different part types. That is a high figure for this size and suggests that, alongside plain bricks, a number of special elements belong to the train itself. The name points to the electric side of the range, in which trains ran on 4.5 volts. For you as a builder, that means less repetition, more distinct shapes and a build that stays varied from start to finish. It also keeps the build interesting.

Dark tones and clear parts

Black, red, trans-clear and light grey set the tone. Black looks strong and suits the chassis and mechanics, red provides the eye-catcher, and the see-through pieces work for windows or lamps. Light grey adds further contrast. Overall the result is a train with a serious, technical character. Which parts are present and in what numbers is listed in the parts list further down this page, so you can check a copy quickly.

From the shelf to the track

For collectors the set is interesting as an early example of the electric trains. There are no minifigures, so the model lives entirely on its bricks and its mechanics. Displaying it shows a slice of railway history from 1968. Playing with it, you can invent a short line and put the train on stage. A mixture of both is possible as well, for instance as one part of a larger railway landscape you build gradually.

Parts for new projects

Precisely because of those 30 types, the train doubles as a handy box of parts. Bricoria's “What can I build?” tool lets you discover which other sets your bricks add up to. The special shapes complement ordinary basic bricks and open up constructions that plain blocks alone could not manage. After the build, a train can therefore become the foundation for vehicles, buildings or entirely free designs of your own.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Electronic Train 118-1 have?: It has 103 pieces in 30 different types, and no minifigures.
Which colours dominate?: Black, red, trans-clear and light grey. The parts list shows the exact spread.
Which range is it from?: It belongs to the Train / 4.5V range and dates from 1968.

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