
Parts list 29
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Train Wheel Small, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin × 12
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Wheel Holders No longer produced · last seen 2021 × 6
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Panel 1 × 1 × 1 Corner × 6
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Panel 1 × 2 × 1 [Rounded Corners] × 4![Panel 1 × 2 × 1 [Rounded Corners] Red](/media/parts/4865b/4/panel-1-x-2-x-1-rounded-corners-red.jpg)
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Brick 1 × 2 without Bottom Tube × 3
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud × 3
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Door Rail × 3
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Plate 2 × 2 × 2
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Plate 1 × 2 × 2
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud × 2
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball × 2
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Towball Socket, Short, Flattened with Holes and Axle Hole in Center × 2
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Stud on 1 Side × 2
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Plate Special 1 × 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes No longer produced · last seen 2020 × 2
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Brick 2 × 4 × 1
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Brick 1 × 2 × 1
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Plate 2 × 4 × 1
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Plate 2 × 4 × 1
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Plate 2 × 3 × 1
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Plate 1 × 2 × 1
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Plate 1 × 1 × 1
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Plate 1 × 1 × 1
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Brick Round 2 × 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud No longer produced · last seen 2023 × 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud × 1
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Brick Round 2 × 2, Pin Holes × 1
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Cone 1 × 1 [Top Groove] × 1![Cone 1 × 1 [Top Groove] Black](/media/parts/59900/0/cone-1-x-1-top-groove-black.jpg)
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3 × 1
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2 Inverted × 1
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 2 Inverted × 1
No part matches this colour selection.
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Spare parts (5)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
Alternative models
Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.
- 30543 Grader
- 30543 truck
- 30543 Mobile Crane
- 30543 Plane
- 30543 Mini Villa
- Mini Semi truck and mini van
- 2020 Advent Challenge – Day 10 [Robotic Train]
- 2020 Advent Challenge – Day 18 ["+" Waggon]
- 2020 Advent Challenge – Day 13 [Forklift]
Description
Small enough for a shelf edge
At 66 pieces this is one of the smallest kinds of set you can find, and that is its charm. You can finish it in a few minutes, and it takes up barely any room afterwards. There is no minifigure, so the train relies entirely on its shape and colours. During Advent a model like this is handy because it fits between candles, fir branches and presents without getting in the way, yet still catches the eye. It also works well as a small extra tucked into a gift or a card for a fellow builder.
Black, red and a touch of gold
The main colours are black and red, with pearl gold and transparent parts added on top. That mix looks festive straight away: red and gold suit any Christmas decoration, while black gives the locomotive some visual weight. The clear elements add variety and can be read as glass or light. Because the palette is so tightly limited, the train sits comfortably next to other winter and seasonal sets without clashing. If you are slowly collecting small holiday models, this one is an easy fit for the display and works just as well on its own.
24 different parts to reuse
Behind the 66 pieces there are 24 unique parts. Many of them appear several times, but there is enough variety to give the train real detail. The full parts list with every colour is on this page. If you would rather not keep the train on display for ever, try the “What can I build?” tool from Bricoria. It shows which other sets you could assemble from this train and the rest of your collection. That turns a seasonal model into a small stock of useful parts, for example for red and black vehicles of your own design.
Who the little train suits
The train suits collectors who like seasonal models, and equally children who enjoy having something finished in their hands quickly. It needs very little space and is easy to give away, since the recipient does not need much building experience. If you own several small sets, you can also use it as decoration on a windowsill or a shelf and take it out again every year.
FAQ
- How many pieces does the Holiday Train have?
- Set 30543 has 66 pieces, including 24 unique parts. It does not come with a minifigure.
- Which colours are used?
- Mostly black and red, with pearl gold and transparent pieces as accents.
- Can I rebuild it into something else?
- Yes. Use the parts list on this page together with the “What can I build?” tool to see which models your bricks allow.
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