Train 4.5V

LEGO® Small Train Set

The Small Train Set 118-2 was released in 1968 in the Train / 4.5V range and contains 117 pieces in 17 types. It is an early introduction to brick-built railways.

Set number
118-2
Year
1968
Pieces
117
Minifigures
0
Theme
4.5V
Different parts
21
What can I build with it?

Parts list 21

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Description

A railway in miniature

Trains have been a favourite subject since the earliest days, and this set sits in the Train / 4.5V range. With 117 pieces it is compact, yet it covers the essentials: a locomotive-style vehicle, bodywork and bricks for wagons or accessories. Only 17 different part types are involved, which keeps the build easy to follow. No minifigures are included, so any passengers or drivers are left to your imagination. If you like, a few spare bricks can stand in as tiny travellers.

Blue, white, red and light grey

Blue, white, red and light grey are the main colours, giving the set a bright, friendly look. Blue and white define the overall appearance, red adds accents, and light grey covers mechanical details. If you want to rebuild or complete a copy, the parts list on this page gives each colour and quantity. That is especially handy when only a few bricks are missing and you would rather replace them with a close match. That way you keep track of everything without counting each brick by hand.

To collect or to play with

Railway enthusiasts will see it as a reminder of how early trains arrived in the world of studded bricks. On a shelf it looks understated but characterful, particularly alongside other sets from 1968. The small scale makes it easy to play with: lay out a track of bricks, lengthen the wagons or add a station. The possibilities stay wide open, since the train can be extended with any pieces you have to hand.

From train parts to something new

Once you own the 117 pieces, you are not limited to a train. Use Bricoria's “What can I build?” tool to check which other sets your bricks make possible. The blue and white basics suit houses, vehicles or bridges just as well. A train does not have to remain a train; it can become a supply of parts for your next project without any additional purchase. Simply try out what your collection allows and rebuild whenever a fresh idea strikes.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Small Train Set 118-2?
The set has 117 pieces in 17 different types. There are no minifigures.
Which range does it belong to?
It is part of the Train / 4.5V range and was released in 1968.
How can I see which parts I am missing?
Compare your bricks with the parts list on this page. “What can I build?” also shows how close your collection already is.

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