LEGO Set 10016 Tanker: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10016
Release year	2001
Piece count	128
Minifigures	0
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10016 Tanker, released in 2001 as part of the Train line, has 128 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 41 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 10016

The inventory of set 10016 lists 128 pieces, spare parts excluded: 41 different lots (one shape in one color) for 33 part shapes.

Colors of set 10016

Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by red (22%) and white (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	47	37%
Red	28	22%
White	26	20%
Dark Gray	18	14%
Green	9	7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	31	24%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	21	16%
Tiles Special	18	14%
Bricks	12	9.4%
Plates Special	10	7.8%
Transportation - Land	9	7%

Most common parts in set 10016

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	16
Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Cylinder 30562	White	8
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 30565	Green	8
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 30565	Red	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder 4175	Black	6
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] 2436	Red	4
Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] 2878c01	Black	4
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	4
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Red	4
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side 30414	Dark Gray	4

30 of the 33 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

No part in set 10016 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10016 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10016 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10017 Hopper Wagon	26%	228	2001

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10016 within its line

With 128 pieces, set 10016 ranks #29 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #74. That is less than half 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: TotalyWicked, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10016 Tanker have?

LEGO set 10016 Tanker has 128 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 10016 released?

Set 10016 Tanker was released in 2001 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10016?

LEGO set 10016 Tanker does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10016?

The instructions for LEGO set 10016 Tanker can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10016.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10016?

Black, with 47 out of 128 pieces, or 37%. Next come red (22%) and white (20%).

How many different parts does set 10016 contain?

Set 10016 has 41 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 33 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in black, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 10016 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10016?

Set 10017 Hopper Wagon, released in 2001: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.