LEGO Set 4552 Cargo Crane: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4552
Release year	1995
Piece count	282
Minifigures	2
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4552 Cargo Crane, released in 1995 as part of the Train line, has 282 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 140 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 4552

The inventory of set 4552 lists 282 pieces, spare parts excluded: 140 different lots (one shape in one color) for 110 part shapes.

Colors of set 4552

Main color: black, making up 40% of the parts, followed by yellow (23%) and red (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	112	40%
Yellow	64	23%
Red	43	15%
Light Gray	14	5%
White	13	4.6%
Green	12	4.3%
Blue	10	3.5%
Trans-Clear	6	2.1%
Trans-Yellow	4	1.4%
Trans-Dark Blue	1	0.4%
Other colors (2)	2	0.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	62	22%
Bricks	23	8.2%
Tiles Special	19	6.7%
Plates Special	18	6.4%
Tiles	14	5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	13	4.6%

Most common parts in set 4552

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Green	8
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	7
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	6
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	6
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Yellow	6
Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] 2878c01	Black	6
Lever Small Base with Light Gray Lever 298c03	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	White	4
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	4

91 of the 110 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 4552

One part shape in set 4552 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 4552-1 169685

Rebuilding set 4552 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4552 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4559 Cargo Railway	32%	847	1996
4565 Freight and Crane Railway	31%	918	1996
10173 Holiday Train	31%	969	2006
4560 Railway Express	29%	668	1999
4561 Railway Express with Transformer and Speed Regulator	29%	671	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4552 within its line

With 282 pieces, set 4552 ranks #16 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #29.

Included minifigures

Train Worker - Red Vest, Blue Legs, White Helmet, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red Vest, Blue Legs, White Helmet, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4552 Cargo Crane have?

LEGO set 4552 Cargo Crane has 282 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 4552 released?

Set 4552 Cargo Crane was released in 1995 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4552?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4552 Cargo Crane: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4552?

The instructions for LEGO set 4552 Cargo Crane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4552.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4552?

Black, with 112 out of 282 pieces, or 40%. Next come yellow (23%) and red (15%).

How many different parts does set 4552 contain?

Set 4552 has 140 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 110 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille in green, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 4552 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4552-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4552?

Set 4559 Cargo Railway, released in 1996: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.