LEGO Set 40262 Christmas Train Ride: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40262
Release year	2017
Piece count	169
Minifigures	3
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Christmas
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40262 Christmas Train Ride, released in 2017 as part of the Seasonal line, has 169 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 76 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 40262

The inventory of set 40262 lists 169 pieces, spare parts excluded: 76 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 40262

Main color: black, making up 18% of the parts, followed by white (12%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	31	18%
White	21	12%
Red	21	12%
Dark Brown	16	9.5%
Green	15	8.9%
Light Bluish Gray	14	8.3%
Pearl Gold	11	6.5%
Reddish Brown	9	5.3%
Tan	7	4.1%
Medium Nougat	6	3.6%
Other colors (10)	18	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	35	21%
Bricks Special	24	14%
Bricks Sloped	18	11%
Plates Special	15	8.9%
Plants & Trees	13	7.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	12	7.1%

Most common parts in set 40262

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Brown	10
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley 2496	Black	7
Wheel Holder, Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Clips 2655	Light Bluish Gray	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Medium Nougat	6
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals 33291	Red	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	White	5
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Bluish Gray	4
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Reddish Brown	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Brown	4
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Pearl Gold	4

46 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 40262 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 40262 from another set

Share of the parts of set 40262 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40263 Christmas Town Square	28%	179	2017

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 40262 within its line

With 169 pieces, set 40262 ranks #187 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #228.

Included minifigures

Barista, Man, White Shirt, Reddish Brown Apron, Black HairQuantity : 1
Christmas Train Driver with Dark Red HatQuantity : 1
Girl, Medium Blue Jacket with Medium Lavender Scarf, Short Medium Lavender Legs, Dark Orange HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40262 Christmas Train Ride have?

LEGO set 40262 Christmas Train Ride has 169 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 40262 released?

Set 40262 Christmas Train Ride was released in 2017 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40262?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40262 Christmas Train Ride: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40262?

The instructions for LEGO set 40262 Christmas Train Ride can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40262.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40262?

Black, with 31 out of 169 pieces, or 18%. Next come white (12%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 40262 contain?

Set 40262 has 76 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in dark brown, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 40262 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 40262?

Set 40263 Christmas Town Square, released in 2017: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.