LEGO Set 3677 Red Cargo Train: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3677
Release year	2011
Piece count	827
Minifigures	4
Theme	City
Subtheme	Trains
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3677, Red Cargo Train, depicts a red freight train in the City theme, within the Trains branch. Released in 2011, it contains 827 pieces and focuses on rail cargo activity in a contemporary LEGO city setting.

Red Cargo Train belongs to LEGO City, specifically the Trains category. The model presents a red freight train and adds a goods transport subject to an urban layout. Its focus is on rail logistics and working activity rather than passenger service, making it a functional addition to a City scene.

The set includes 827 pieces and 4 minifigures. The figures are workers wearing orange safety vests, blue legs and red helmets, with head variations including glasses, a standard face, a brown beard and a grin. Their shared workwear gives the set a clear operational freight theme.

This set suits builders who want freight traffic in a LEGO City layout, collectors of City Trains, or displays centered on rail operations. Within the City Trains range, it can be placed as a red cargo train with a practical transport role and a crew designed for railway work.

Inventory of set 3677

The inventory of set 3677 lists 827 pieces, spare parts excluded: 233 different lots (one shape in one color) for 174 part shapes. The box also contains 27 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3677

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 21% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (21%) and red (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	177	21%
Dark Bluish Gray	170	21%
Red	133	16%
Black	107	13%
Yellow	67	8.1%
Reddish Brown	27	3.3%
Green	25	3%
White	25	3%
Blue	16	1.9%
Tan	16	1.9%
Other colors (10)	63	7.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	131	16%
Bricks	93	11%
Bricks Sloped	79	9.6%
Transportation - Land	73	8.8%
Bricks Special	61	7.4%
Plates Special	53	6.4%

Most common parts in set 3677

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	29
Train Wheel RC Train 57878	Black	20
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	18
Vehicle Track, Train, Plastic (RC Trains) Curved 53400	Dark Bluish Gray	16
Vehicle Track, Train Flexible Segment 64022	Dark Bluish Gray	16
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Light Bluish Gray	16
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Bluish Gray	15
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	13
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Light Bluish Gray	12
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Dark Bluish Gray	11

153 of the 174 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 3677

2 part shapes in set 3677 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. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 3677-1 97811
Battery Box Lower Half 4 x 8 x 4 [AAA] 97920	Red

Rebuilding set 3677 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3677 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60098 Heavy-Haul Train	28%	984	2015
60198 Cargo Train	27%	1,226	2018
7939 Cargo Train	25%	839	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3677 within its line

With 827 pieces, set 3677 ranks #57 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #20. That is 2.7 times the average City set size.

Included minifigures

Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, GlassesQuantity : 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Brown BeardQuantity : 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, GrinQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3677 Red Cargo Train have?

LEGO set 3677 Red Cargo Train has 827 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 3677 released?

Set 3677 Red Cargo Train was released in 2011 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3677?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3677 Red Cargo Train: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3677?

The instructions for LEGO set 3677 Red Cargo Train can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3677.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3677?

Light bluish gray, with 177 out of 827 pieces, or 21%. Next come dark bluish gray (21%) and red (16%).

How many different parts does set 3677 contain?

Set 3677 has 233 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 174 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in dark bluish gray, with 29 copies.

Does LEGO set 3677 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 3677-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 3677?

Set 60098 Heavy-Haul Train, released in 2015: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

What kind of crew is included with LEGO 3677?

The set includes a crew of workers in orange safety vests, blue legs and red helmets. The head variations distinguish the figures while keeping them visually tied to freight operations.

Is Red Cargo Train based on an external license?

No. It is part of the LEGO City theme and is categorized under Trains.