LEGO Set 2126 Train Cars: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2126
Release year	1997
Piece count	383
Minifigures	5
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2126 Train Cars, released in 1997 as part of the Train line, has 383 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 135 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 2126

The inventory of set 2126 lists 383 pieces, spare parts excluded: 135 different lots (one shape in one color) for 109 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2126

Main color: black, making up 40% of the parts, followed by yellow (19%) and light gray (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	155	40%
Yellow	73	19%
Light Gray	51	13%
White	30	7.8%
Red	20	5.2%
Blue	18	4.7%
Dark Gray	9	2.3%
Trans-Yellow	8	2.1%
Brown	5	1.3%
Green	4	1%
Other colors (3)	9	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	75	20%
Transportation - Land	33	8.6%
Wheels and Tyres	32	8.4%
Bricks Sloped	32	8.4%
Plates Special	20	5.2%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	19	5%

Most common parts in set 2126

Part	Color	Quantity
Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] 2878c01	Black	12
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Yellow	12
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Yellow	12
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Blue	10
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	10
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Yellow	10
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4 2873	Red	8
Train Coupling New 2920	Black	8
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Yellow	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	8

86 of the 109 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 2126

One part shape in set 2126 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.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 2126-1 72022

Rebuilding set 2126 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2126 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4565 Freight and Crane Railway	34%	918	1996
4559 Cargo Railway	28%	847	1996
4560 Railway Express	27%	668	1999
4561 Railway Express with Transformer and Speed Regulator	27%	671	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2126 within its line

With 383 pieces, set 2126 ranks #11 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #20.

Included minifigures

Conductor - Yellow Jacket, Black legs, Red HatQuantity : 1
Man - Brown Jacket, Yellow Legs, Blue CapQuantity : 1
Woman - Blue Jogging Suite, Dark Gray LegsQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red Vest, Black Legs, White Helmet, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red Vest, Black Legs, White Helmet, MustacheQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2126 Train Cars have?

LEGO set 2126 Train Cars has 383 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 2126 released?

Set 2126 Train Cars was released in 1997 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2126?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 2126 Train Cars: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2126?

The instructions for LEGO set 2126 Train Cars can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2126.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2126?

Black, with 155 out of 383 pieces, or 40%. Next come yellow (19%) and light gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 2126 contain?

Set 2126 has 135 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 109 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] in black, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2126 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 2126-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2126?

Set 4565 Freight and Crane Railway, released in 1996: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.