LEGO Set 10173 Holiday Train: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10173
Release year	2006
Piece count	969
Minifigures	7
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator Expert
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10173 Holiday Train, released in 2006 as part of the Creator line, has 969 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 208 different lots, across 22 colors.

Inventory of set 10173

The inventory of set 10173 lists 969 pieces, spare parts excluded: 208 different lots (one shape in one color) for 141 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10173

Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by white (20%) and red (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	382	39%
White	189	20%
Red	109	11%
Green	95	9.8%
Yellow	34	3.5%
Blue	31	3.2%
Reddish Brown	23	2.4%
Trans-Clear	18	1.9%
Chrome Silver	18	1.9%
Trans-Red	17	1.8%
Other colors (12)	53	5.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	205	21%
Bricks Special	111	11%
Plates Special	96	9.9%
Bricks	70	7.2%
Bricks Sloped	65	6.7%
Transportation - Land	58	6%

Most common parts in set 10173

Part	Color	Quantity
Train Wheel RC Train 57878	Black	36
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle 2921	White	28
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	27
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Green	22
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 4 3297	Black	22
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder 4175	Black	20
Wheel Holder, Train Wheel RC Train 2878	Black	18
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Green	18
Train Wheel RC Train, Metal Axle 5 x 100 LDU 57051	Chrome Silver	18
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Black	17

116 of the 141 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 10173 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10173 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10173 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10183 Hobby Train	31%	1,080	2007

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10173 within its line

With 969 pieces, set 10173 ranks #59 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #16. That is 2.3 times the average Creator set size.

Included minifigures

Train Machinist - White Torso, Blue Striped Overall, Blue HatQuantity : 1
Train Conductor - Dark Blue Jacket, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Red Hat, Glasses (3626b head)Quantity : 1
Woman - Medium Blue Torso, Light Bluish Gray LegsQuantity : 1
Man - Dark Blue Plaid Torso, Light Bluish Gray LegsQuantity : 1
Man - Red Jacket, Red LegsQuantity : 1
Man - Tan Shirt, Dark Bluish Gary Legs, Black CapQuantity : 1
Conductor - Dark Blue Jacket, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Red Hat, Glasses, BeardQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10173 Holiday Train have?

LEGO set 10173 Holiday Train has 969 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 10173 released?

Set 10173 Holiday Train was released in 2006 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10173?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10173 Holiday Train: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10173?

The instructions for LEGO set 10173 Holiday Train can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10173.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10173?

Black, with 382 out of 969 pieces, or 39%. Next come white (20%) and red (11%).

How many different parts does set 10173 contain?

Set 10173 has 208 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 141 part shapes. Most common part: Train Wheel RC Train in black, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 10173 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 10173?

Set 10183 Hobby Train, released in 2007: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.