Train 4.5V

LEGO® Flat Wagon

The Flat Wagon (166) was released in 1978 in the 4.5V train range and has 51 pieces with 2 minifigures. It is a goods wagon meant to extend a small railway.

Set number
166
Year
1978
Pieces
51
Minifigures
2
Theme
4.5V
Different parts
10
What can I build with it?

Description

A goods wagon for the line

A flat wagon carries cargo on an open deck, and that is just what this set shows: a broad flat platform on wheels with room for freight. With 51 pieces it is a modest model that clicks together quickly. It belongs to the 4.5V train range and is meant as an addition to a train. Two minifigures come with it, so you can put people beside the wagon at once, on a platform or loading the goods.

Black, yellow, red and white

Black leads the colour mix, because the chassis and wheels of a wagon take up a lot of room. Yellow, Red and White add accents and make the wagon easy to spot on the track. It is a classic railway look that goes well with other trains of the same period. If you put wagons together in a colour order of your own, the red and yellow parts are useful later for cargo, containers or signals.

Only ten different parts

The 51 pieces contain just 10 different parts, a very economical mix. Many bricks repeat, which keeps the wagon clear and easy to copy. The full parts list on this page shows every element with colour and quantity. It helps you check an old copy for completeness, or see whether you are missing parts for a second wagon that you would like to add from your own collection. Because so few types appear, parts are easy to replace or borrow from other sets and swap around.

Cargo, figures and your own ideas

On the platform you can carry crates, barrels or vehicles, whatever you like, and the two figures can act as loaders or railway staff. If you want to use the bricks differently, the “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria shows which models your collection and this wagon can make together. The platform might turn into a bridge, a jetty or the base of a small building. A second wagon is also easy to plan that way, which suits a growing train.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Flat Wagon have?
Set 166 has 51 pieces, including 10 different parts, and comes with 2 minifigures.
Which range is it from?
It belongs to the 4.5V train range and was released in 1978.
Which colours does it use?
Mainly Black, Yellow, Red and White.

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