How many minifigures come with the Load and Haul Railroad?

Three minifigures are included, along with 475 pieces in total.

What does 9V mean for this set?

9V is the electric train system from LEGO®, in which power flows through the rails. This set belongs to that line.

Which colours appear most?

Black, red, yellow and blue. The full distribution is in the parts list.

Train 9V

LEGO® Load and Haul Railroad

The Load and Haul Railroad 4563-1 dates from 1991 and belongs to the 9V train line. It has 475 pieces and comes with three minifigures to run the railway.

Set number: 4563
Year: 1991
Pieces: 475
Minifigures: 3
Theme: 9V
Different parts: 142

What can I build with it?

Parts list 142

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (9)

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

Minifigures 3

Train Worker - Red Vest, Blue Legs, White Helmet, Plain Face fig-0005784 pieces × 1
Man, Blue Overalls, Black Hair (3626b Head) fig-0048184 pieces × 1
Conductor - Blue Jacket, Black Legs, Red Hat (3626b Head) fig-0048194 pieces × 1

Description

Nine-volt railways

The 9V line stands for the electric trains from LEGO®, where power reached the train through the rails. A load-and-haul railroad suits that system well, because it combines running trains with a job to do: picking up cargo and moving it along. That makes the set more than a train to look at. You can act out working routines, load the wagons and let the whole thing run on a layout of your own instead of just parking it on a shelf.

Black, red, yellow, blue

The main colours are black, red, yellow and blue. Black typically covers the locomotive and chassis, while the other colours show up on wagons, cargo and building parts. The result is a colourful picture on the layout that sets this set apart from pure passenger trains. Because these basic colours appear in so many sets, the bricks will also match completely different models later on, whatever theme you move on to, and need not stay tied to railways.

Three figures, 99 kinds of part

Three minifigures bring life to the layout: they can drive the train, distribute cargo or wait at the station. Of the 475 pieces, 99 are different parts, which is a decent variety for a set this size. How many copies of each part are included is shown in the parts list on this page, sorted and with pictures, so you can compare it with what you already own and spot any gaps quickly before ordering.

Part of a bigger layout

A train set is most fun alongside more track, wagons and buildings. If you already own material from this period, add the set to your collection and use “What can I build?” to find out which further railway models your bricks can complete or recreate. In this way a single set grows, step by step, into a complete layout with its own routes, stations and freight yards, all built from parts you already have.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the Load and Haul Railroad?: Three minifigures are included, along with 475 pieces in total.
What does 9V mean for this set?: 9V is the electric train system from LEGO®, in which power flows through the rails. This set belongs to that line.
Which colours appear most?: Black, red, yellow and blue. The full distribution is in the parts list.

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