LEGO Set 4557 Freight Loading Station: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4557
Release year	1999
Piece count	216
Minifigures	2
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4557 Freight Loading Station, released in 1999 as part of the Train line, has 216 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 100 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 4557

The inventory of set 4557 lists 216 pieces, spare parts excluded: 100 different lots (one shape in one color) for 87 part shapes.

Colors of set 4557

Main color: black, making up 36% of the parts, followed by light gray (25%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	78	36%
Light Gray	54	25%
Red	26	12%
Blue	22	10%
White	7	3.2%
Trans-Yellow	6	2.8%
Trans-Dark Blue	5	2.3%
Green	4	1.9%
Dark Gray	3	1.4%
Trans-Red	3	1.4%
Other colors (3)	7	3.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	55	25%
Bricks	41	19%
Tiles	23	11%
Bricks Sloped	13	6%
Plates Special	12	5.6%
Wheels and Tyres	12	5.6%

Most common parts in set 4557

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Black	9
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Black	7
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	7
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Black	6
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Light Gray	6
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	Light Gray	6
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	6
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Blue	5
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	5
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Yellow	5

74 of the 87 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 4557

One part shape in set 4557 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 4557-1 72644

Rebuilding set 4557 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4557 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4560 Railway Express	28%	668	1999
4561 Railway Express with Transformer and Speed Regulator	28%	671	1999
4559 Cargo Railway	27%	847	1996
10001 Metroliner	27%	787	2001

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 4557 within its line

With 216 pieces, set 4557 ranks #20 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #47.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: TotalyWicked, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Man - Blue Jacket, Green LegsQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red Vest, Dark Gray Legs, White Helmet, MoustacheQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4557 Freight Loading Station have?

LEGO set 4557 Freight Loading Station has 216 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 4557 released?

Set 4557 Freight Loading Station was released in 1999 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4557?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4557 Freight Loading Station: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4557?

The instructions for LEGO set 4557 Freight Loading Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4557.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4557?

Black, with 78 out of 216 pieces, or 36%. Next come light gray (25%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 4557 contain?

Set 4557 has 100 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 87 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 8 in black, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 4557 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4557-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4557?

Set 4560 Railway Express, released in 1999: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.