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Set 7810 Push-Along Steam Engine
Train 4.5V

LEGO® Push-Along Steam Engine

The Push-Along Steam Engine 7810-1 is a compact 1980 train set with 97 pieces and one minifigure. It sits in the 4.5V train range, yet it has no motor, so you simply push it along the track.

Set number
7810
Year
1980
Pieces
97
Minifigures
1
Theme
4.5V
Different parts
40
What can I build with it?

Parts list 40

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Minifigures 1

Description

No motor, no fuss

At first glance a steam engine without a drive sounds like a compromise, but that is much of the appeal here. You push the locomotive yourself, which means you decide the speed and how the journey unfolds. With just 97 pieces the build stays short and friendly, so younger builders can finish it in one sitting. The single minifigure can take a place in the cab or stand beside the engine. This set dates from 1980, which puts it among the early train models from LEGO®.

Black, red and a touch of trans-yellow

The colour mix is exactly what you would expect from a steam engine. Black covers the boiler and chassis, while red adds contrast on the wheels and bodywork. Trans-yellow turns up for lamp-style details. The parts list also includes an entry with no fixed colour, which usually points to items such as tyres or track fittings. In total there are 38 different parts among the 97, a decent variety for such a small model and a good reason to enjoy the build rather than rush it.

Display piece or toy

As a collectable, the engine looks best on a short length of track, complete and unplayed with. As a toy it works just as well: lay out a little line, add houses and signals, and run the engine past them. Because there are no electrics involved, there is nothing that can fail or wear out over the years. That makes it a practical choice for a family building evening, where everyone can add their own ideas to the layout and take turns pushing the locomotive along.

Reusing the bricks

This page lists every one of the 97 parts, so you can check what you already own or track down missing pieces. If you have taken the model apart, the What Can I Build? tool shows which other sets could be assembled from your collection. The black and red basics in particular fit into many classic models and mix well with bricks from other sets. That gives even a tiny set like this a long second life in your spare parts box.

FAQ

Does the engine have a motor?
No, it is a push-along model. You move it by hand along the track, and no drive unit is included.
How many pieces and minifigures are included?
The set has 97 pieces, 38 of them different, plus one minifigure.
Can I replace missing parts?
Yes. The parts list on this page shows each part with its colour and quantity, so you know exactly what to look for.

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