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Set 165 Cargo Station
Train 4.5V

LEGO® Cargo Station

The Cargo Station dates from 1978 and belongs to the 4.5V train line. It has 266 pieces and 2 minifigures and serves as a building for freight traffic.

Set number
165
Year
1978
Pieces
266
Minifigures
2
Theme
4.5V
Different parts
44
What can I build with it?

Parts list 44

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Minifigures 2

Description

Where goods change hands

A cargo station is where goods pass from the train into town and back again. This set gives the railway a suitable building in which such routines can be acted out. At 266 pieces it is a compact model that sits beside the track without needing much room. The 2 minifigures take care of the work on the platform and are easy to move between the building and the train. The building itself has no technical parts that would need looking after.

A piece of the railway theme

The set is assigned to the 4.5V trains, an early railway line from the brand. The station itself needs no technology and acts as scenery for the line. If you are building a railway layout from that era, this is a fitting building to include. Even without rails it works as a standalone model, for instance on a shelf beside other classic sets or as part of a larger town scene with a transport link. That is part of the appeal of such early sets, which set the frame and leave the rest to you.

Blue, red, black and yellow

The palette leads with blue, supported by red, black and yellow. That sets the model apart from the many red-and-yellow buildings of the town line and makes it a real eye-catcher. With only 34 different parts the selection is small, so many bricks appear several times. The build stays clear and manageable as a result, and the parts list on this page is correspondingly short and easy to check. If you like keeping things tidy, you can quickly find out whether a certain shape is in your stock.

Bricks for other ideas

Use “What can I build?” on this page to find out which other models come out of the parts and your own collection. That is handy if you do not want to leave the Cargo Station standing permanently. The blue bricks could become warehouses, loading ramps or further station buildings, and the simple shapes blend well with newer bricks. Older elements in strong blue are popular today and worth storing carefully.

FAQ

Which theme does the Cargo Station belong to?
It belongs to the 4.5V trains and was released in 1978.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes 2 minifigures and 266 pieces.
How many different parts does it have?
There are 34 different parts, and you can find the full list on this page.

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