LEGO Set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7898
Release year	2006
Piece count	857
Minifigures	5
Theme	City
Subtheme	Trains
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe is a City set focused on rail freight. Released in 2006 under City, Trains, it contains 857 pieces and 5 minifigures for scenes built around a working cargo train.

Set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe belongs to the Trains branch of LEGO City. Its subject is freight railroading rather than passenger service, placing the model in the practical side of the City theme with transport, rail staff and cargo activity as its focus.

The set includes 857 pieces and 5 minifigures. This lineup supports scenes involving train operation and rail yard work.

It suits builders who want a freight presence in a LEGO City layout. As a play, display or collection piece, it sits among City train sets as a cargo-focused entry, useful for layouts where goods movement is part of the urban setting.

Inventory of set 7898

The inventory of set 7898 lists 857 pieces, spare parts excluded: 269 different lots (one shape in one color) for 203 part shapes. The box also contains 29 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7898

Main color: black, making up 25% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (18%) and light bluish gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	211	25%
Dark Bluish Gray	152	18%
Light Bluish Gray	117	14%
Red	108	13%
Green	81	9.5%
Yellow	81	9.5%
Blue	24	2.8%
White	14	1.6%
Chrome Silver	12	1.4%
Trans-Red	11	1.3%
Other colors (7)	45	5.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	130	15%
Transportation - Land	87	10%
Plates Special	63	7.4%
Bricks Sloped	62	7.2%
Bricks Special	59	6.9%
Tiles Special	53	6.2%

Most common parts in set 7898

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Yellow	26
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Green	24
Train Wheel RC Train 57878	Black	24
Vehicle Track, Train, Plastic (RC Trains) Curved 53400	Dark Bluish Gray	20
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	18
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	16
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Red	16
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Wheel Holder, Train Wheel RC Train 2878	Black	12
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Dark Bluish Gray	12

169 of the 203 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 7898

One part shape in set 7898 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. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 7898-1 56603

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 7898 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 7898 within its line

With 857 pieces, set 7898 ranks #51 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #21. That is 2.8 times the average City set size.

Included minifigures

Worker, Orange Overalls over Blue Sweater, Red Hard Hat (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Train Machinist - White Torso, Blue Striped Overall, Blue HatQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Orange Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Orange Legs, Red HelmetQuantity : 1
Train Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Orange Legs, Red Helmet, red HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe have?

LEGO set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe has 857 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7898 released?

Set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe was released in 2006 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7898?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7898?

The instructions for LEGO set 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7898.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7898?

Black, with 211 out of 857 pieces, or 25%. Next come dark bluish gray (18%) and light bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 7898 contain?

Set 7898 has 269 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 203 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in yellow, with 26 copies.

Does LEGO set 7898 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 7898-1.

What is the main subject of set 7898?

The set depicts a cargo train environment, with the emphasis on freight operation rather than passenger transport.

What kinds of minifigure roles are included?

The roster includes a Train Machinist and Train Workers, giving the set staff for driving, supervising and working around the train.