LEGO Set 4559 Cargo Railway: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4559
Release year	1996
Piece count	847
Minifigures	7
Theme	Train
Subtheme	9V
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4559, Cargo Railway, depicts a freight railway within the Train theme, specifically the 9V line. Released in 1996, it contains 847 pieces and presents a railway setting focused on cargo handling, trackside work and a varied group of minifigures.

Cargo Railway is a LEGO train set built around freight operations. The subject suggests a working rail environment with cargo activity, staff roles and supporting characters around the line.

This selection gives the scene railway staff, civilians, an Octan figure and a police character.

It is relevant to collectors of the Train theme and to builders interested in the 9V period. On display, it can anchor a freight section in a larger railway layout.

Inventory of set 4559

The inventory of set 4559 lists 847 pieces, spare parts excluded: 188 different lots (one shape in one color) for 144 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4559

Main color: black, making up 51% of the parts, followed by yellow (25%) and white (8.5%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	433	51%
Yellow	215	25%
White	72	8.5%
Light Gray	28	3.3%
Blue	25	3%
Trans-Light Blue	24	2.8%
Dark Gray	19	2.2%
Green	7	0.8%
Red	7	0.8%
Trans-Yellow	5	0.6%
Other colors (4)	11	1.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	252	30%
Tiles	87	10%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	82	9.7%
Bricks Special	70	8.3%
Bricks	67	7.9%
Bricks Sloped	52	6.1%

Most common parts in set 4559

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Black	32
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Yellow	29
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	22
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	22
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	21
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	20
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Yellow	20
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Black	19
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever) 2433	Black	18
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Yellow	18

102 of the 144 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 4559

2 part shapes in set 4559 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot and World Shipment Print 4346pr0015	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 4559-1 170882

Rebuilding set 4559 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4559 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4565 Freight and Crane Railway	30%	918	1996
10040 Black Seas Barracuda	28%	916	2002
5571 Giant Truck	28%	1,746	1996
10021 U.S.S. Constellation	27%	975	2003
76023 The Tumbler	26%	1,869	2014

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 4559 within its line

With 847 pieces, set 4559 ranks #2 out of 44 Train sets in our database, which have an average of 269 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #8. That is 3.1 times the average Train set size.

Included minifigures

Conductor - Yellow Jacket, Black legs, Red HatQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Red Vest, Blue Legs, White Helmet, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Woman - White Torso with Horse, White LegsQuantity : 1
Man - Brown Jacket, Black Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Octan - Green Torso, Green LegsQuantity : 1
Police - Sheriff, Black SuitQuantity : 1
Woman - White Torso/Shirt, Blue LegsQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4559 Cargo Railway have?

LEGO set 4559 Cargo Railway has 847 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Train theme.

What year was LEGO set 4559 released?

Set 4559 Cargo Railway was released in 1996 and belongs to the Train theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4559?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4559 Cargo Railway: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4559?

The instructions for LEGO set 4559 Cargo Railway can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4559.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4559?

Black, with 433 out of 847 pieces, or 51%. Next come yellow (25%) and white (8.5%).

How many different parts does set 4559 contain?

Set 4559 has 188 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 144 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in black, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 4559 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot and World Shipment Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4559?

Set 4565 Freight and Crane Railway, released in 1996: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Why are the minifigures important to this set?

They give the freight railway scene identifiable roles, including rail staff, civilians, Octan and police. That makes the model useful for both operation-focused play and display storytelling.