LEGO Set 4512 Cargo Train: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4512
Release year	2003
Piece count	547
Minifigures	3
Theme	Town
Subtheme	World City
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4512 Cargo Train, released in 2003 as part of the Town line, has 547 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 164 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 4512

The inventory of set 4512 lists 547 pieces, spare parts excluded: 164 different lots (one shape in one color) for 133 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4512

Main color: dark gray, making up 38% of the parts, followed by black (26%) and green (10%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Gray	207	38%
Black	141	26%
Green	55	10%
Light Gray	49	9%
Yellow	35	6.4%
Red	18	3.3%
White	10	1.8%
Brown	6	1.1%
Trans-Brown	6	1.1%
Tan	4	0.7%
Other colors (5)	15	2.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	104	19%
Bricks	59	11%
Plates Special	39	7.1%
Transportation - Land	32	5.9%
Electronics	31	5.7%
Bricks Sloped	30	5.5%

Most common parts in set 4512

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Gray	20
Vehicle Track, Train, 9V Curved 74747	Dark Gray	17
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Gray	16
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	15
Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] 2878c01	Black	12
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	12
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	12
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Dark Gray	11
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Gray	10
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Dark Gray	8

100 of the 133 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 4512

6 part shapes in set 4512 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, 15 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile 1 x 4 with 4 Red Stripes Print 2431pr0020	White
Tile 1 x 2 with 'FRANZ JÄGER 2003' and Keypad Print 3069bpr0066	Green
Forklift Mast and Carriage, Wide 1 x 2 Hinge Plate Locking and Dark Gray Wide Forks Reinforced [Complete Assembly] 4518bc01	Black
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left with Green Stripe, Train Logo and Rivets Print 4181pr0009	Dark Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 4512-1 47044
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right with Green Stripe, Train Logo and Rivets Print [4512] 4182pr0009	Dark Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4512 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4512 within its line

With 547 pieces, set 4512 ranks #7 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #34. That is 3 times the average Town set size.

Included minifigures

Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Stubble BeardQuantity : 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Black MoustacheQuantity : 1
Train Machinist - White Torso, Blue Overall, Blue Hat, Red ScarfQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4512 Cargo Train have?

LEGO set 4512 Cargo Train has 547 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 4512 released?

Set 4512 Cargo Train was released in 2003 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4512?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4512 Cargo Train: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4512?

The instructions for LEGO set 4512 Cargo Train can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4512.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4512?

Dark gray, with 207 out of 547 pieces, or 38%. Next come black (26%) and green (10%).

How many different parts does set 4512 contain?

Set 4512 has 164 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 133 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in dark gray, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 4512 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 4 with 4 Red Stripes Print.