How many minifigures come with the Cargo Train?

Set 4512-1 includes three minifigures and 547 pieces in total.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of Town, more precisely World City, and was released in 2003.

Can I reuse the parts afterwards?

Yes, they are ordinary bricks. The “What can I build?” tool shows what else your collection can make.

Town World City

LEGO® Cargo Train

The Cargo Train from 2003 belongs to the City range and contains 547 pieces. It includes three minifigures and is dominated by dark grey, black, green and light grey.

Set number: 4512
Year: 2003
Pieces: 547
Minifigures: 3
Theme: World City
Different parts: 155

What can I build with it?

Parts list 155

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 (5)

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

Minifigures 3

Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Stubble Beard fig-0004854 pieces × 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Black Moustache fig-0047794 pieces × 1
Train Machinist - White Torso, Blue Overall, Blue Hat, Red Scarf fig-0047805 pieces × 1

Description

A railway that carries things

A freight train differs from a passenger one: the focus is on the engine, the wagons and whatever they haul. The dark palette suits that idea. Dark grey and black shape the locomotive and running gear, while green and light grey pick out wagons and fittings. The set comes from the World City period of the mid 2000s, when everyday scenes such as railways, harbours and roads were the main theme. If you want a toy railway in brick scale, this is a manageable starting point for a layout of your own.

The figures behind the set

With 547 pieces the set lands in the mid-size bracket. Those pieces cover 124 different parts, which is a healthy variety for a vehicle of this kind: wheels, buffers, slopes, plates and a few specialised elements for the driver’s cab. Three minifigures come with it, ready to play crew or onlookers. The full parts list with colours is further down the page, and it is useful for counting if you bought the train second-hand and want to be sure nothing is missing.

Building and playing

The build moves in stages: the locomotive first, then each wagon in turn. That makes it easy to spread over a few evenings, and every vehicle feels like a small win on its own. In play, the length of the train decides everything, because every extra wagon needs more track. As a display piece the model looks best on a baseplate with a bit of scenery around it. Younger builders mostly enjoy loading and unloading the wagons, and that never gets old.

Combining it with other sets

A train only comes alive with surroundings. Stations, goods sheds, cranes or lorries from your collection turn the Cargo Train into a whole freight system. Our “What can I build?” tool lists further sets you could assemble from the pieces you already own. Since this set dates from 2003, its bricks sit happily with newer ones, though with track you should check which rail system you are using. Wheels and buffers are also useful for trains of your own design.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the Cargo Train?: Set 4512-1 includes three minifigures and 547 pieces in total.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of Town, more precisely World City, and was released in 2003.
Can I reuse the parts afterwards?: Yes, they are ordinary bricks. The “What can I build?” tool shows what else your collection can make.

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