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Set 162 Locomotive without Motor
Train 4.5V

LEGO® Locomotive without Motor

The Locomotive without Motor 162 belongs to the 4.5V train line and dates from 1977. It has 210 pieces in 36 different parts and suits anyone who wants to extend a railway layout without adding drive.

Set number
162
Year
1977
Pieces
210
Minifigures
0
Theme
4.5V
Different parts
48
What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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Description

An engine you push along

The name says it all: this locomotive has no motor. It was designed for the 4.5V range, where some models are moved by hand along the track or pulled by another engine. That is hardly a drawback, because it lets the set concentrate entirely on shape and looks. With 210 pieces you end up with a decently sized vehicle that holds its own on any layout. The strong colours make sure the engine still stands out beside newer models and stays easy to spot on the track.

Colours with a railway feel

Yellow and black set the tone, joined by trans-clear pieces, for windows for example, and a few red touches. The mix gives the locomotive its own character and sets it apart from other vehicles of the period. Looking through the parts list, you will notice that 36 different parts are enough to build the whole model. That points to a carefully planned set that gets by with little variety. If you like to compare, you can set the parts list beside similar sets and see which bricks repeat and which ones are special.

Part of a larger railway

The train ranges of the seventies were meant to work as a system, with track, engines, wagons and accessories that could be combined freely. A locomotive without drive fits that idea well, whether as an extra engine for the line or a display piece beside a motorised model. Minifigures are not part of the set, but you can place your own figures in the cab or on the platform. With a little imagination it grows into a whole station scene with waiting passengers, luggage and a train about to depart.

For collectors and tinkerers

Today the set mainly interests people who want to complete a train collection or rebuild older models. The parts list on this page helps you track down missing bricks. With the “What can I build?” tool you can also see which other sets your current stock would allow. A single locomotive can quickly become the starting point for further railway projects. That is especially true if you already own track or wagons from this line and only need a matching locomotive to pull them.

FAQ

Does the Locomotive 162 have a motor?
No, it is deliberately without one. It is part of the 4.5V train line and is moved by hand or pulled by another engine.
How many pieces are in the set?
There are 210 pieces in 36 different parts, with no minifigures.
Which colours appear?
Mainly yellow, black, trans-clear and red. Every part with its colour is listed further down.

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