How many pieces does it have?

314 pieces in 49 different part types, with no minifigures.

Which colours does the train use?

Mainly black, blue, white and red.

Yes, the name says so: train and track come in the same set.

Train 12V

LEGO® 12V Freight Train and Track

The 12V Freight Train and Track dates from 1974 and has 314 pieces. Black, blue, white and red define the set, and with 49 part types it is the most varied one on this page.

Set number: 725-2
Year: 1974
Pieces: 314
Minifigures: 0
Theme: 12V
Different parts: 65

What can I build with it?

Parts list 65

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Description

A whole train with its own track

Unlike the small single wagons of the range, this set is a complete railway box: you get track and train in one. It belongs to the 12V line, which offered running on current from the rails in contrast to the early battery trains. At 314 pieces the set is considerably larger than most other models on this page, and it is not something you finish casually in a single afternoon. There is also the appeal of watching a train run on its own rails, which the small wagons cannot offer.

Black, blue, white and red

Black is the colour of track, chassis and locomotive parts. Blue, white and red bring colour to the engine and wagons and make the train look lively even without any figures. Because a train with track offers many surfaces, the combination works especially well on a layout that you expand later. The colour choice remains classic and suits almost any wagon from the neighbouring sets. The track pieces stand out in particular, since on a layout they take up most of the visible area and form the frame for everything else.

49 part types: technical detail

That 314 pieces consist of 49 different types shows the technical ambition of the set. Besides ordinary bricks there are special parts for track, drive and wagon bodies, which rarely turn up in other boxes. For parts hunting that is a challenge but also an advantage: you can pick out each special part on this page and search for it directly if something is missing from a second-hand purchase.

To run, display and extend

The train is made for running but also looks good on a shelf as a display piece. If you are planning a layout of your own, you can couple wagons from other sets behind it. “What can I build?” also shows which further models your stock of parts could make. With some space on the table or carpet the box quickly becomes a small railway, in which several children can join at once. The set remains a classic for anyone who sees model railways as a hobby.

FAQ

How many pieces does it have?: 314 pieces in 49 different part types, with no minifigures.
Which colours does the train use?: Mainly black, blue, white and red.
Is track included?: Yes, the name says so: train and track come in the same set.

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