LEGO 21344 The Orient Express Train: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	21344
Release year	2023
Piece count	2,544
Minifigures	8
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ideas set 21344, The Orient Express Train, depicts a passenger train inspired by the enduring image of the Orient Express. Released in 2023 under LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it contains 2544 pieces and 8 minifigures.

Set 21344 belongs to LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, the theme in which fan submitted concepts can become official releases.

The selection supports scenes with crew, passengers and supporting staff around the train.

This set is suited to LEGO train enthusiasts, Ideas collectors and builders looking for a display model that also supports character based play.

Inventory of set 21344

The inventory of set 21344 lists 2,544 pieces, spare parts excluded: 548 different lots (one shape in one color) for 334 part shapes. The box also contains 58 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21344

Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by dark blue (22%) and light bluish gray (9.4%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	960	38%
Dark Blue	572	22%
Light Bluish Gray	239	9.4%
Reddish Brown	158	6.2%
Pearl Gold	133	5.2%
White	84	3.3%
Trans-Clear	52	2%
Dark Orange	51	2%
Dark Bluish Gray	51	2%
Blue	43	1.7%
Other colors (19)	199	7.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	653	26%
Plates Special	360	14%
Bricks Curved	269	11%
Tiles	224	8.8%
Bricks	182	7.2%
Tiles Round and Curved	100	3.9%

Most common parts in set 21344

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	110
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Black	82
Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs 24309	Light Bluish Gray	76
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Dark Blue	62
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Dark Blue	41
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Blue	40
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Blue	32
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Pearl Gold	30
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Black	26
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs 49307	Light Bluish Gray	24

277 of the 334 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 21344

16 part shapes in set 21344 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 23 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs and Gold Stripe print 93273pr0022	Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Gold 'PARIS MÜNCHEN' print 4162pr0115	Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Gold 'SOFIA ISTANBUL' print 4162pr0107	Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 8 with Gold 'ORIENT EXPRESS' print 3008pr0076	Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Gold 'BUCUREŞTI BEOGRAD' print 4162pr0114	Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 3 with Gold 'No (№) 21344' print 3622pr0075	Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Gold 'WIEN BUDAPEST' print 4162pr0105	Dark Blue
Hat, Captain's Cap [Plain] 12895	Dark Blue

Rebuilding set 21344 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21344 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75419 Death Star	26%	9,031	2025

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 21344 within its line

With 2,544 pieces, set 21344 ranks #11 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #18.

Included minifigures

Pippin Reed, Red CapQuantity : 1
Passenger, Light Bluish Grey Torso, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, White HairQuantity : 1
Waiter, Black Tuxedo, Dark Brown HairQuantity : 1
Porter, Dark Blue UniformQuantity : 1
Passenger, Black Dress, Furr CollarQuantity : 1
Conductor, Dark Blue UniformQuantity : 1
Train Driver, Blue OverallQuantity : 1
Camera Man, Reddish Brown Torso, Medium Nougat Legs, Reddish Brown CapQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21344 The Orient Express Train have?

LEGO set 21344 The Orient Express Train has 2,544 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 21344 released?

Set 21344 The Orient Express Train was released in 2023 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21344?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21344 The Orient Express Train: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21344?

The instructions for LEGO set 21344 The Orient Express Train can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21344.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21344?

Black, with 960 out of 2,544 pieces, or 38%. Next come dark blue (22%) and light bluish gray (9.4%).

How many different parts does set 21344 contain?

Set 21344 has 548 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 334 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in black, with 110 copies.

Does LEGO set 21344 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 16 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs and Gold Stripe print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21344?

Set 75419 Death Star, released in 2025: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

How is this set positioned within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO?

It is a railway themed Ideas set rather than a generic vehicle listing. Its identity is built around The Orient Express Train and the people connected with the journey.