How many pieces and minifigures does the Nether Railway include?

The set has 387 pieces across 84 unique parts, plus 2 minifigures.

What part of the Minecraft world does this set show?

It recreates the Nether, the game's dangerous underworld, with netherrack terrain, lava accents and a minecart on rails.

Is this a good starter set for the Minecraft range?

Yes, its smaller piece count and quick build make it a reasonable entry point before moving to larger Minecraft sets.

Minecraft

The Nether Railway

The Nether Railway drops a small LEGO® Minecraft scene straight into the game's dangerous underworld, complete with netherrack terrain and a short stretch of rail. Released in 2017, the set includes 387 pieces and 2 minifigures. This page lists all 84 unique parts and colours that make up the build.

Set number: 21130
Year: 2017
Pieces: 387
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 84

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 84

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Zombie Pigman fig-0064973 pieces × 1
Steve in Medium Azure Armor fig-0065094 pieces × 1

Description

Recreating the Nether biome

Reddish-brown netherrack, dark red terrain accents and light grey stonework combine to recreate the look of Minecraft's Nether dimension, one of the game's most recognisable and hazardous areas. Orange stands in for the lava that runs through much of the Nether in-game, adding a bright warning colour against the darker terrain pieces. Builders who know the game will spot the reference immediately, and the set works well as a stand-alone scene even for anyone who has never set foot in the Nether themselves.

A minecart on the move

The build centres on a short rail track carrying a minecart through the terrain, echoing the fast underground travel players rely on inside the game itself. That moving element gives the set some play value beyond a static display, letting the cart run back and forth once the track is assembled. Two minifigures are included, enough to stage a small encounter between a Nether visitor and whatever danger the terrain holds, whether that means a quick escape or a stand-off right on the tracks.

A compact, quick build

At 387 pieces and 84 unique parts, this sits toward the smaller end of the Minecraft range and suits a single building session rather than a multi-day project. That makes it a reasonable starting point for younger builders or anyone new to the LEGO® Minecraft line, before moving on to larger sets with more terrain and characters. The shorter build time also suits repeat play, since reassembling sections takes little effort.

Parts worth reusing

Netherrack red-brown, dark red, orange and light grey are all colours that turn up across other Minecraft sets, so the parts list on this page is worth checking when expanding a Nether scene or combining pieces from several sets into a bigger landscape. Searching by colour here makes it easier to track down specific terrain or rail pieces without going through the whole set piece by piece.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Nether Railway include?: The set has 387 pieces across 84 unique parts, plus 2 minifigures.
What part of the Minecraft world does this set show?: It recreates the Nether, the game's dangerous underworld, with netherrack terrain, lava accents and a minecart on rails.
Is this a good starter set for the Minecraft range?: Yes, its smaller piece count and quick build make it a reasonable entry point before moving to larger Minecraft sets.