How many pieces and minifigures does the Mail Van have?

Set 7820 has 212 pieces in 38 types and includes 2 minifigures.

Which system does it belong to?

It belongs to Train, in the 4.5V line, and was released in 1980.

Does it work with 12V locomotives?

It can be combined visually, but the systems differ in power supply when running, so check compatibility first.

Train 4.5V

LEGO® Mail Van

The Mail Van 7820 was released in 1980 for the 4.5V train system. It has 212 pieces in 38 types and includes 2 minifigures.

Set number: 7820
Year: 1980
Pieces: 212
Minifigures: 2
Theme: 4.5V
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

Parts list 50

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 2

Man, Blue Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Hard Hat fig-0002854 pieces × 1
Man - White Torso, Black Legs, Blue Cap fig-0046954 pieces × 1

Description

A wagon with a job to do

A mail van gives the railway a purpose: it carries whatever is sent from place to place. With two minifigures the set is more than a plain vehicle, because a small scene emerges in which someone loads parcels or letters on board. It belongs to the Train 4.5V line, which ran on batteries and made small layouts possible without a transformer. At 212 pieces the wagon is easy to handle and can readily be extended into a longer train.

Red, black, light grey and yellow

Red dominates the outer walls, black and light grey supply the chassis and running gear, and yellow adds accents. The split feels classic and recalls postal vehicles. With 38 different elements across 212 pieces, many parts repeat, so the build is even. If you like to presort by colour, you will have an overview in no time. A recurring pattern in the bodywork also makes the wagon easy to recognise on the layout, even from some distance away.

Turning it into a train

On its own, a wagon looks best as a shelf piece. Add a suitable locomotive and a few track sections and you have a small goods train. It pairs nicely with the Steam Engine 7750 or other locomotives of the period, though you should note the systems: 4.5V and 12V differ in how they supply power. For looks that makes no difference, but for running it does, so a quick check on compatibility is worthwhile before you combine them.

Checking the parts

Wagons often lose small parts around the doors, roof or chassis. The parts list on this page shows exactly what a used copy still lacks. “What can I build?” also reveals which other models your bricks can make. The red and black elements in particular are versatile, useful for delivery vans, houses or station buildings in the same style as the wagon. The wagon itself can also be rebuilt, for example as a goods wagon with a different roof.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Mail Van have?: Set 7820 has 212 pieces in 38 types and includes 2 minifigures.
Which system does it belong to?: It belongs to Train, in the 4.5V line, and was released in 1980.
Does it work with 12V locomotives?: It can be combined visually, but the systems differ in power supply when running, so check compatibility first.

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