LEGO Set 4556 Train Station: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4556
Release year	1999
Piece count	240
Minifigures	7
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4556 Train Station, released in 1999 as part of the Train line, has 240 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 102 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 4556

The inventory of set 4556 lists 240 pieces, spare parts excluded: 102 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4556

Main color: red, making up 36% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and white (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	86	36%
Black	50	21%
White	34	14%
Light Gray	23	9.6%
Yellow	17	7.1%
Trans-Neon Green	7	2.9%
Dark Gray	5	2.1%
Brown	4	1.7%
Blue	3	1.2%
Trans-Clear	2	0.8%
Other colors (4)	8	3.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	57	24%
Bricks Round and Cones	36	15%
Plates	29	12%
Minifig Accessories	11	4.6%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	10	4.2%
Wheels and Tyres	10	4.2%

Most common parts in set 4556

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Red	30
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	12
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Red	8
Plate 6 x 8 3036	Black	8
Window 1 x 4 x 6 Frame with 3 Panes, with Fixed Trans-Light Blue Glass 6160c01	Red	8
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 2 3185	Red	7
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	5
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Black	5
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	5
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Red	4

63 of the 88 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 4556

One part shape in set 4556 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 4556-1 72643

Rebuilding set 4556 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4556 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2150 Train Station	30%	610	1996
4560 Railway Express	27%	668	1999
4561 Railway Express with Transformer and Speed Regulator	27%	671	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4556 within its line

With 240 pieces, set 4556 ranks #17 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #40.

Included minifigures

Train Employee - Blue Torso, Black Legs, Red HatQuantity : 1
Train Employee - Blue Torso, Red Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Chef - White Torso, White Legs, FemaleQuantity : 1
Man - Brown Jacket, Dark Grey LegsQuantity : 1
Train Employee - Yellow Torso, Dark Grey Legs, Red HatQuantity : 1
Man - White Jacket, Blue Arms, Light Gray LegsQuantity : 1
TV Worker - Blue Torso, White Legs, FemaleQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4556 Train Station have?

LEGO set 4556 Train Station has 240 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 4556 released?

Set 4556 Train Station was released in 1999 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4556?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4556 Train Station: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4556?

The instructions for LEGO set 4556 Train Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4556.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4556?

Red, with 86 out of 240 pieces, or 36%. Next come black (21%) and white (14%).

How many different parts does set 4556 contain?

Set 4556 has 102 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole in red, with 30 copies.

Does LEGO set 4556 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4556-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4556?

Set 2150 Train Station, released in 1996: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.