LEGO Set 5608 Train Starter Set: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5608
Release year	2008
Piece count	64
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Trains
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5608 Train Starter Set, released in 2008 as part of the Duplo line, has 64 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 29 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 5608

The inventory of set 5608 lists 64 pieces, spare parts excluded: 29 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes.

Colors of set 5608

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 22% of the parts, followed by medium blue (19%) and blue (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	14	22%
Medium Blue	12	19%
Blue	11	17%
Red	11	17%
Yellow	7	11%
Black	2	3.1%
Bright Green	2	3.1%
White	2	3.1%
Tan	1	1.6%
Sand Green	1	1.6%
Other colors (1)	1	1.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	61	95%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	3	4.7%

Most common parts in set 5608

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Medium Blue	12
Duplo Train Track 4 x 8 Curved [Short] 6378	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 40666	Red	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	3
Duplo Train Locomotive Cabin Roof 2 x 4 Studs 51546	Blue	3
Duplo Train Cab / Tender Base with Red Train and Stripe, and '83578' Print 51547pr0012	Yellow	3
Duplo Building Staircase 2212	Blue	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	2
Duplo Train Track 4 x 8 Straight 6377	Dark Bluish Gray	2

12 of the 24 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

No part in set 5608 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 5608 from another set

Share of the parts of set 5608 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
45008 Math Train	45%	167	2015
5609 Deluxe Train Set	38%	116	2008
10508 Deluxe Train Set	38%	134	2013
5490 XXL 250 Canister	36%	250	2006
3771 Train Starter Set	34%	67	2005

No similarly sized set goes above 45%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 5608 within its line

With 64 pieces, set 5608 ranks #225 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #178.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5608 Train Starter Set have?

LEGO set 5608 Train Starter Set has 64 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 5608 released?

Set 5608 Train Starter Set was released in 2008 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5608?

LEGO set 5608 Train Starter Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5608?

The instructions for LEGO set 5608 Train Starter Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5608.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5608?

Dark bluish gray, with 14 out of 64 pieces, or 22%. Next come medium blue (19%) and blue (17%).

How many different parts does set 5608 contain?

Set 5608 has 29 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in medium blue, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 5608 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 5608?

Set 45008 Math Train, released in 2015: it supplies 45%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.