LEGO Set 6598 Metro PD Station: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6598
Release year	1996
Piece count	568
Minifigures	7
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Classic Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6598 Metro PD Station, released in 1996 as part of the Town line, has 568 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 234 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 6598

The inventory of set 6598 lists 568 pieces, spare parts excluded: 234 different lots (one shape in one color) for 169 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6598

Main color: white, making up 27% of the parts, followed by light gray (25%) and black (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	152	27%
Light Gray	144	25%
Black	139	24%
Blue	32	5.6%
Red	25	4.4%
Yellow	18	3.2%
Trans-Yellow	13	2.3%
Trans-Dark Blue	13	2.3%
Trans-Red	10	1.8%
Trans-Light Blue	6	1.1%
Other colors (4)	15	2.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	109	19%
Plates	103	18%
Bricks Sloped	69	12%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	32	5.6%
Plates Special	30	5.3%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	22	3.9%

Most common parts in set 6598

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	17
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	White	15
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Yellow	11
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	11
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Dark Blue	10
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	White	9
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	9
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Black	8

141 of the 169 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 6598

3 part shapes in set 6598 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, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Trans-Light Blue Glass 73194c02	Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 6598-1 170872
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 4 with Black "POLICE" and Red Line Print 3297pr0003	White

Rebuilding set 6598 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6598 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder	30%	1,457	2003
10159 City Airport	29%	914	2004
5571 Giant Truck	28%	1,746	1996
5561 Big Foot 4x4	27%	749	1997

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 6598 within its line

With 568 pieces, set 6598 ranks #5 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #16. That is 3.1 times the average Town set size.

The set in 3D

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

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

Included minifigures

Policeman with Life JacketQuantity : 1
Policeman with Zipper Jacket and Helmet with Black VisorQuantity : 1
Police - Sheriff, Black SuitQuantity : 1
Policeman, Black Vest with Badge and Pockets, Black Cap, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Policeman, Black Jacket with Zipper and Badge, White Helmet with Trans-Light Blue VisorQuantity : 2
Jailbreak Joe, Prison Shirt with #23768, White LegsQuantity : 1
Woman, White Shirt with Pockets, Black Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6598 Metro PD Station have?

LEGO set 6598 Metro PD Station has 568 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6598 released?

Set 6598 Metro PD Station was released in 1996 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6598?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6598 Metro PD Station: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6598?

The instructions for LEGO set 6598 Metro PD Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6598.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6598?

White, with 152 out of 568 pieces, or 27%. Next come light gray (25%) and black (24%).

How many different parts does set 6598 contain?

Set 6598 has 234 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 169 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in light gray, with 17 copies.

Does LEGO set 6598 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Trans-Light Blue Glass.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6598?

Set 10129 Rebel Snowspeeder, released in 2003: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.