LEGO 2741 Electric Train Starter Set: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	2741
Release year	1996
Piece count	36
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Trains
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set, released in 1996 as part of the Duplo line, has 36 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 20 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2741

The inventory of set 2741 lists 36 pieces, spare parts excluded: 20 different lots (one shape in one color) for 19 part shapes.

Colors of set 2741

Main color: dark gray, making up 39% of the parts, followed by red (28%) and yellow (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Gray	14	39%
Red	10	28%
Yellow	7	19%
Green	2	5.6%
Blue	2	5.6%
Black	1	2.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	34	94%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	2	5.6%

Most common parts in set 2741

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Train Track 4 x 8 Curved [Short] 6378	Dark Gray	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	2
Duplo Backhoe / Train Cabin Roof 4543	Red	2
Duplo Train Steam Engine Cabin, Small Front Windows 4544	Yellow	2
Duplo Train Track 4 x 8 Straight 6377	Dark Gray	2
Duplo Intelli-Train Smart Brick with Yellow Arrow Print 81917pr0001	Red	2

5 of the 19 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 2741 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2741 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2741 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2745 Deluxe Electric Train Set	69%	88	1996
9139 Push Train	56%	76	1998
2932 Train Starter Set with Motor	53%	32	2000
2933 Freight Train	53%	79	2000
9175 Push Train	53%	113	1995

Set 2745 Deluxe Electric Train Set supplies 69% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2741 within its line

With 36 pieces, set 2741 ranks #449 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #116.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set have?

LEGO set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set has 36 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2741 released?

Set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set was released in 1996 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2741?

LEGO set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2741?

The instructions for LEGO set 2741 Electric Train Starter Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2741.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2741?

Dark gray, with 14 out of 36 pieces, or 39%. Next come red (28%) and yellow (19%).

How many different parts does set 2741 contain?

Set 2741 has 20 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 19 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Train Track 4 x 8 Curved [Short] in dark gray, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2741 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 2741?

Set 2745 Deluxe Electric Train Set, released in 1996: it supplies 69%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.