LEGO Set 10001 Metroliner: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10001
Release year	2001
Piece count	787
Minifigures	11
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10001 Metroliner, released in 2001 as part of the Train line, has 787 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 184 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 10001

The inventory of set 10001 lists 787 pieces, spare parts excluded: 184 different lots (one shape in one color) for 133 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10001

Main color: black, making up 41% of the parts, followed by light gray (26%) and white (7.1%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	324	41%
Light Gray	206	26%
White	56	7.1%
Yellow	54	6.9%
Red	51	6.5%
Trans-Clear	33	4.2%
Blue	31	3.9%
Dark Gray	20	2.5%
Brown	7	0.9%
Trans-Yellow	4	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	226	29%
Bricks	115	15%
Bricks Sloped	69	8.8%
Tiles	63	8%
Windows and Doors	58	7.4%
Bricks Special	48	6.1%

Most common parts in set 10001

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Black	32
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	28
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Black	26
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Light Gray	25
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 6 x 2/3 2875	Black	20
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	17
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	16
Vehicle Track, Train, 9V Curved 74747	Dark Gray	16
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Black	15
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	14

89 of the 133 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10001

One part shape in set 10001 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 10001-1 42689

Rebuilding set 10001 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10001 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5571 Giant Truck	35%	1,746	1996
4559 Cargo Railway	28%	847	1996
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder	27%	1,457	2003
4565 Freight and Crane Railway	26%	918	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10001 within its line

With 787 pieces, set 10001 ranks #3 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #6. That is 2.9 times the average Train set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Zoltán Kéri, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Conductor - Blue Jacket, Black Legs, Red Hat (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Man - Blue/White Striped Torso, Blue Legs, Brown BackpackQuantity : 1
Man - Blue/White Striped Torso, Blue Legs, Brown HairQuantity : 1
Woman - Red and White Striped Shirt, Red Legs, Black Hair (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Woman - White Torso, Yellow Necklace, White LegsQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Blue Jacket, Black Legs, FemaleQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red/White Shirt, Blue Legs, Red hatQuantity : 1
Man - Black Suit, Light Bluish Gray Cowboy HatQuantity : 1
Man - Blue Suit, Blue LegsQuantity : 1
Man - White Torso with Blue/Red Stripes, Blue Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Woman - White Torso, Yellow Necklace, Red Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10001 Metroliner have?

LEGO set 10001 Metroliner has 787 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 10001 released?

Set 10001 Metroliner was released in 2001 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10001?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10001 Metroliner: 11. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10001?

The instructions for LEGO set 10001 Metroliner can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10001.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10001?

Black, with 324 out of 787 pieces, or 41%. Next come light gray (26%) and white (7.1%).

How many different parts does set 10001 contain?

Set 10001 has 184 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 133 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille in black, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 10001 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 10001-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10001?

Set 5571 Giant Truck, released in 1996: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.