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Set 40700 Winter Holiday Train
Christmas

Winter Holiday Train

The Winter Holiday Train is a seasonal LEGO® set built around a small festive train with a locomotive and carriage, made from 294 pieces. It belongs to the Seasonal range, which brings winter-themed decorative builds every year around the holidays. With 93 different parts, the result is a detailed miniature model that works well as a tabletop decoration.

Set number
40700
Year
2024
Pieces
294
Minifigures
0
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
93
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 93

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (14)

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.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

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Description

A train built for the holidays

At the centre of the set sits a compact train made up of a locomotive and at least one carriage, in line with recent years' winter builds. Details such as wheels, a chimney and buffers keep the silhouette instantly readable as a train, even though the overall model stays small. The build favours plenty of small, closely matched elements over a few large plates, giving the set a dense, detailed look. For a miniature model with 294 pieces, that's a surprising level of detail.

294 pieces, 93 shapes

With 93 different parts among 294 pieces overall, the share of specialist elements is comparatively high, which is typical for seasonal decorative sets: wheels, window frames and decorative toppers each need their own shapes. That makes the build suitable for beginners looking for something a step up from a plain brick model. Recurring basic shapes alternate with individual special parts, keeping the build varied without becoming confusing.

Colours with a winter feel

Green and red form the classic Christmas colour pairing and recur throughout the carriage, roof and details. Pearl gold adds shine in accents such as trim or small ornamental pieces, while light bluish grey covers technical parts like rails, wheels and frames. Together, these four colours create the festive but not overloaded look the Seasonal range is known for. Each colour can be looked up individually in the parts list on this page.

Built for display, not play

Without minifigures, the Winter Holiday Train is clearly aimed at display and decoration rather than open-ended play. It fits alongside other seasonal LEGO sets, such as winter villages or advent calendars, and slots easily into existing Christmas decor. Anyone wanting to reuse the parts elsewhere can check the parts list on this page for every colour and shape, handy for finding matching spares or building material for other winter scenes.

FAQ

Does the set include minifigures?
No, the Winter Holiday Train ships without minifigures and is designed as a display and decorative build.
How big is the set?
294 pieces make up a compact train model with 93 different parts, buildable in one or two sittings.
Which colours define the model?
Green and red as the Christmas palette, plus pearl gold for accents and light grey for technical parts like wheels and frames.

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