LEGO® Steam Locomotive (Push)

Description

A locomotive you push

The word “Push” in the name suggests that this engine does not run under its own power but is moved along the track by hand. It belongs to the Train / 4.5V line, where the railway of the early years lived. The model shows a steam engine with a boiler, a cab and a chimney, simplified to a few basic shapes. For rail fans it is a pleasant piece of history that can be built and displayed without much effort.

Sixty pieces, eighteen types

In total the set has 60 pieces in 18 different part types. That is modest, and the build goes quickly. There are no minifigures; the engine stands on its own and looks best on a length of track. A short stretch of rails is plenty to show it off. If you go through the parts list, you will soon see which bricks occur many times and which are used only once, such as the special shapes for the chimney or the cab.

Black with red and yellow accents

Black sets the overall impression, as befits a steam locomotive. Red and yellow add accents, and trans-clear bricks are used for the windows. This colour choice makes the engine instantly recognisable as the head of a train and gives it a strong presence on a shelf. If you would like to add wagons of your own, you can pick up the colours of the locomotive or deliberately choose contrasts so that the whole train looks varied.

Checking parts, building on

The list on this page shows every part with its quantity. It serves for checking second-hand copies as well as for tracking down replacements for individual bricks. With “What can I build?” you can see which other models your collection can form if you take the locomotive apart. Wheels and flat plates are universally useful, so they are available for entirely different vehicles as well. Anyone planning a small railway will also find the engine a good starting point for further wagons.

FAQ

Does the locomotive run by itself?

No, the word “Push” in its name indicates that it is moved by hand.

How many pieces are in set 126-1?

It has 60 pieces in 18 different part types and no minifigures.

When was it released?

In 1970, as part of the Train / 4.5V line.