LEGO® Push Along Play Train

Description

Why 4.5V?

The theme name refers to the battery voltage that powered the motorised locomotives in this range. This particular set skips the electrics entirely. You push it across the carpet or the table, and that is all there is to it. It makes a very approachable entry into the early railway sets. There are no tracks to find and no motor to look after, and a child can have the whole train assembled within a few minutes of opening the box.

A small, repetitive palette

Red, yellow, blue and black dominate, the basic colours of the early years. With 87 pieces it sits at the small end of the scale, and only 21 distinct parts means many of them appear several times over. That keeps the parts list on this page short and easy to read. You can quickly see which bricks form the structure of the train and which are purely decorative, and sorting a loose bag into piles is straightforward when so many pieces are identical.

Built to be played with

Sets from 1972 are collected today, but they were designed for the playroom floor. The train is sturdy and small enough for little hands, and it can be rebuilt however you like. If you are hunting for a second-hand copy, use the list here to check that nothing is missing. Older sets often lose individual bricks over the decades, and comparing them against the list can spare you disappointment and avoid buying replacements you did not need from sellers or at swap meets.

Reusing the bricks

Because the piece count is modest, the “What can I build?” tool is worth a look. Add your bricks to your collection and Bricoria shows which other models you could put together from them. The basic shapes of the early years still fit modern bricks, so you can mix this train with newer stock. A small push-along train then becomes a starting point for your own wagons, bridges or stations, and you do not need any extra instructions to get going.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Push Along Play Train?

Set 170-1 contains 87 pieces in 21 different varieties. No minifigures are included.

Does the train run by itself?

No, it has no motor and is pushed by hand. The “Train / 4.5V” range does include other sets with battery power, though.

Can I mix these parts with newer bricks?

Usually yes, since the basic bricks fit today's parts. The search on this page shows which colours and shapes you already own.