LEGO Set 21130 The Nether Railway: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21130
Release year	2017
Piece count	387
Minifigures	2
Theme	Minecraft
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Minecraft set 21130, “The Nether Railway”, depicts a railway scene set in the Nether, one of the recognizable areas of the Minecraft universe. Released in 2017, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and contains 387 pieces for a focused play display.

“The Nether Railway” translates a Nether setting into LEGO form, linking a railway subject with the exploration aspect of Minecraft. Within the LEGO Minecraft theme, it sits among sets that recreate places and situations from the game while keeping the block based visual language of the source material.

The build is centered on a themed section of scenery, with the railway as the main identifying element. Its colors, accessories and general layout are used to suggest the Nether and to keep the model compatible in style with other Minecraft builds.

The set is suited to LEGO Minecraft fans who want a playable scene tied to a specific game environment. It can also be displayed as a Nether segment within a broader Minecraft collection. Among sets in the same theme, it is best understood as an exploration based scene rather than a stand alone character pack.

Inventory of set 21130

The inventory of set 21130 lists 387 pieces, spare parts excluded: 91 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21130

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 26% of the parts, followed by dark red (25%) and reddish brown (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	101	26%
Dark Red	97	25%
Reddish Brown	76	20%
Orange	25	6.5%
Dark Brown	19	4.9%
Black	16	4.1%
Dark Bluish Gray	14	3.6%
White	10	2.6%
Trans-Orange	5	1.3%
Trans-Red	4	1%
Other colors (9)	20	5.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	105	27%
Plates Special	104	27%
Plates	67	17%
Tiles	30	7.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	14	3.6%
Technic Bricks	12	3.1%

Most common parts in set 21130

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Red	39
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Reddish Brown	26
Plate Special 2 x 2 Wedge, Center Stud, 1 x 1/2 Raised Tab 27928	Reddish Brown	24
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Light Bluish Gray	23
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Light Bluish Gray	17
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Orange	15
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Dark Red	15
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Brown	12
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636	Light Bluish Gray	12
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath 18677	Light Bluish Gray	10

48 of the 58 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 21130 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 21130 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21130 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
21155 The Creeper Mine	35%	834	2019
21122 The Nether Fortress	34%	571	2015
21143 The Nether Portal	34%	470	2018
21118 The Mine	27%	922	2014

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 21130 within its line

With 387 pieces, set 21130 ranks #67 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #117.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21130 The Nether Railway have?

LEGO set 21130 The Nether Railway has 387 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21130 released?

Set 21130 The Nether Railway was released in 2017 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21130?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21130 The Nether Railway: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21130?

The instructions for LEGO set 21130 The Nether Railway can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21130.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21130?

Light bluish gray, with 101 out of 387 pieces, or 26%. Next come dark red (25%) and reddish brown (20%).

How many different parts does set 21130 contain?

Set 21130 has 91 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in dark red, with 39 copies.

Does LEGO set 21130 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 21130?

Set 21155 The Creeper Mine, released in 2019: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is the model connected to the Nether specifically?

Yes. Its subject is a railway scene in the Nether, as reflected by the set name and its placement in the LEGO Minecraft theme.