How many pieces and minifigures does the Orient Express have?

Set 21344 contains 2,544 pieces and includes 8 minifigures.

What colours define the model?

The train is mostly black and dark blue, with light bluish grey metal fittings and reddish brown wood detailing inside.

Can the train be built in separate sections?

Yes, the locomotive and each carriage are built separately and only joined into one long train at the end.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

The Orient Express Train

The Orient Express Train recreates the legendary luxury train, with a locomotive, several carriages and detailed interiors throughout. At 2,544 pieces and 8 minifigures, it's one of the larger LEGO® Ideas sets to reach production from a fan project. The parts list on this page covers all 517 unique parts used across the build.

Set number: 21344
Year: 2023
Pieces: 2,544
Minifigures: 8
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 517

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 517

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 (51)

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

Minifigures 8

Pippin Reed, Red Cap fig-0144754 pieces × 1
Passenger, Light Bluish Grey Torso, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, White Hair fig-0144764 pieces × 1
Waiter, Black Tuxedo, Dark Brown Hair fig-0144774 pieces × 1
Porter, Dark Blue Uniform fig-0144784 pieces × 1
Passenger, Black Dress, Furr Collar fig-0144795 pieces × 1
Conductor, Dark Blue Uniform fig-0144804 pieces × 1
Train Driver, Blue Overall fig-0144814 pieces × 1
Camera Man, Reddish Brown Torso, Medium Nougat Legs, Reddish Brown Cap fig-0144824 pieces × 1

Description

A train built carriage by carriage

The model consists of a steam locomotive and several carriages, each built separately before being connected into one long train. Inside, small spaces such as sleeper compartments, a dining car and a lounge each get their own furnishings, from seating to tables and lighting elements. This modular approach means individual carriages can be looked at, or displayed, on their own before the full train is assembled. Given its length, the finished model needs a good stretch of shelf or cabinet space.

Dark tones with warm wood brown

The train is mostly black and dark blue, with light bluish grey for metal fittings and reddish brown for wood panelling inside — a colour combination that matches the classic 1920s luxury train closely. A large share of the 517 unique parts goes into the interior, visible in small details such as luggage, tableware and upholstered seats. The parts list on this page shows how these colours are split between the exterior shell and the interior fittings.

Eight minifigures for scenes on board

With 8 minifigures, the Orient Express works as more than a static display piece, allowing small travel scenes with staff, passengers or a detective character. That number of figures is unusually high for a LEGO® Ideas set and points to the train being designed for storytelling as much as display. Anyone who enjoys building small scenes will find enough room across the carriages to place figures and set up individual interiors. For collectors who prefer it as a display piece, the train still stands out without any added scenes.

A project for several evenings

With 2,544 pieces and plenty of small interior details, the build lends itself well to being spread across several sessions, carriage by carriage. It helps to sort pieces roughly by carriage or colour beforehand, since similar elements reappear across different sections. Once finished, the train can be displayed in full or kept as separate carriages if shelf space is limited. That flexibility makes the Orient Express work equally well as a building project and as a long-term display piece.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Orient Express have?: Set 21344 contains 2,544 pieces and includes 8 minifigures.
What colours define the model?: The train is mostly black and dark blue, with light bluish grey metal fittings and reddish brown wood detailing inside.
Can the train be built in separate sections?: Yes, the locomotive and each carriage are built separately and only joined into one long train at the end.