How many pieces does Cargo Train 7939 have?

It has 839 pieces, 173 of them different, plus 4 minifigures.

Which range does it belong to?

It is part of the City theme, in its trains subrange, and dates from 2010.

Which colours appear most?

Black, yellow, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey make up most of the set.

City Trains

LEGO® Cargo Train

The Cargo Train 7939 is a 2010 set from the City trains range by LEGO®. It includes 839 pieces and 4 minifigures.

Set number: 7939
Year: 2010
Pieces: 839
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Trains
Different parts: 222

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 222

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (12)

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

Minifigures 4

Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Glasses fig-0047394 pieces × 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Silver Glasses fig-0047404 pieces × 1
Train Machinist - White Torso, Blue Overall, Blue Hat fig-0047415 pieces × 1
Worker - Medium Blue Torso, Blue Overall, Glasses fig-0047424 pieces × 1

Description

The load is the point

This set is all about freight. At 839 pieces it is well above a basic starter train, with room for a locomotive and several wagons that can be loaded and unloaded. Four minifigures represent the crew on the track and in the cab. With 173 different elements the parts mix is fairly varied, because the wagons, the crane and the cargo each need their own specialised pieces, and that variety is part of what makes the build interesting.

Black, yellow and two greys

Black and yellow dominate, supported by dark bluish grey and light bluish grey. That gives the familiar industrial look of a freight railway: dark bogies and superstructures, yellow warning details, and grey surfaces standing in for metal and concrete. If you want a layout that feels realistic, this palette matches stations, warehouses and container yards from other City sets, so the train does not look out of place on a larger table.

Running, loading, shunting

A freight train is about the routine of play. Assemble a load, send the train around the track, then shunt wagons at the destination. The four figures can be spread across the locomotive, crane and platform, which quickly produces small stories. As a long model on a shelf the train also looks good, perhaps on a short stretch of track, but it is first and foremost a toy for larger layouts with a loop of rails and a few points.

Parts list and next builds

The complete parts list on this page shows all 173 different parts with quantities. It is handy when buying a used train, since small items around the couplings and the cargo are easy to lose. With the “What can I build?” tool you can also check which other models you could put together from this set and the rest of your collection. Wheels, plates and grey platform bricks are useful later for your own wagons and station buildings.

FAQ

How many pieces does Cargo Train 7939 have?: It has 839 pieces, 173 of them different, plus 4 minifigures.
Which range does it belong to?: It is part of the City theme, in its trains subrange, and dates from 2010.
Which colours appear most?: Black, yellow, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey make up most of the set.

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