How many pieces does the Electronic Train 138-1 have?

It has 124 pieces in 35 different parts, with no minifigures.

It belongs to the 4.5V line, whose locomotives ran on batteries.

Which colours appear most?

Black, red, light grey and white. The parts list shows the quantities.

Train 4.5V

LEGO® Electronic Train

The Electronic Train (138-1) came out in 1969 and belongs to the 4.5V railway line from LEGO®. It has 124 pieces in 35 different parts, mostly black, red, light grey and white.

Set number: 138
Year: 1969
Pieces: 124
Minifigures: 0
Theme: 4.5V
Different parts: 40

What can I build with it?

Parts list 40

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

The smallest train of the range

With 124 pieces this train is a very compact set of the 4.5V line, whose locomotives ran on batteries. The name Electronic Train shows that the motor was already the centre of attention back then. For collectors it is a modest way into early railways, for builders a stock of basic bricks. On this page you can see the complete parts list and check which pieces belong to the locomotive and wagons and which are accessories. In so small a train, any missing piece is noticed at once.

Dark with red accents

Black is the dominant colour, red sets the accents, and light grey and white complete the picture. That makes the train look sober and slightly technical, fully in keeping with its name. With 35 different parts among 124 pieces the choice is wider than you would expect from such a small set, so a few special shapes are in there. Those are exactly what is worth a look in the list if you want to complete a copy, because they are hardest to replace.

Display and play

The train needs little room, so it fits on a small shelf or a short stretch of track. If you use it for play, you can recombine locomotive and wagons, since the bodies are plain. Minifigures are not included, so you must imagine the passengers and the driver yourself. As part of a larger collection of early trains it complements the other models of the same range very well, for instance as a shunting engine beside a longer freight train.

From train to raw material

Even if you do not want to keep the set in its original state, the 124 pieces are a solid base. With the “What can I build?” feature on this page you can check which other sets they could produce. Black and red bricks are needed in many models, whether vehicles, houses or machines. You are left with a practical stock that saves time and money on every later project, not least because the classic colours suit almost anything.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Electronic Train 138-1 have?: It has 124 pieces in 35 different parts, with no minifigures.
How was it powered?: It belongs to the 4.5V line, whose locomotives ran on batteries.
Which colours appear most?: Black, red, light grey and white. The parts list shows the quantities.

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