How many pieces and minifigures are included?

Twisted Time Train (6497-1) has 300 pieces and 4 minifigures.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of Time Cruisers and was released in 1997.

Which colours dominate the build?

Mostly black, blue, light grey and brown, across about 100 different part types.

Time Cruisers

LEGO® Twisted Time Train

Twisted Time Train comes from the Time Cruisers theme and dates from 1997. It has 300 pieces and includes 4 minifigures.

Set number: 6497
Year: 1997
Pieces: 300
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Time Cruisers
Different parts: 107

What can I build with it?

Parts list 107

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Minifigures 4

Time Twisters - Black Torso, Dark Gray Legs fig-0008875 pieces × 1
Time Twisters - Black Torso, Light Gray Vest, Dark Gray Legs fig-0051435 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Wizard Hat, Black Bandana fig-0051448 pieces × 1
Ghost - White Legs fig-0051454 pieces × 1

Description

What the set is about

Time Cruisers was a short-lived theme about travellers hopping between eras in odd vehicles. This set gives the idea a railway twist, and the name already hints that nothing about the train is quite straight. It is a fun reminder that LEGO® themes in the nineties were happy to be silly and inventive, rather than copying a real locomotive. For anyone collecting older themes, that playful character is the main attraction, and it still stands out on a shelf today.

Colours and part variety

The palette leans on black, blue, light grey and brown, which gives the train a dark, mechanical look. With 300 pieces spread over 100 different part types, there is a lot of variety for the size: plenty of special shapes and not much repetition. That makes the build lively, and it leaves you with a useful stock of elements for your own models, whether you fancy a fantasy vehicle, a train conversion or simply a box of spares.

Display or play

Four minifigures make a decent crew for a model this size, so the train works as a play set with room for drivers, passengers and troublemakers. If you would rather display it, the compact footprint fits on a small shelf and the unusual shape draws the eye. It also sits well beside other Time Cruisers vehicles if you are putting together a little time-travel scene with several eras and characters on one baseplate.

Checking and reusing the parts

The parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, which is handy for checking a second-hand copy for missing bits. If you have added your own collection, the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models become possible when these pieces join your existing stock. That turns an older set into a practical building block for new ideas, well beyond the original train and its odd design.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are included?: Twisted Time Train (6497-1) has 300 pieces and 4 minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of Time Cruisers and was released in 1997.
Which colours dominate the build?: Mostly black, blue, light grey and brown, across about 100 different part types.

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