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Bring festive cheer to your LEGO town with this classic 969-piece Creator Expert set from 2006, complete with 7 minifigures!

🏛 Creator Expert
Set #10173

Holiday Train

The Holiday Train is a charming and festive LEGO set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans and families who enjoy holiday-themed builds and train sets. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 969 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.3 from 6 reviews

Fans praise the Holiday Train for its festive design and charming details, making it a delightful addition to any LEGO train collection or holiday display. Some find the set expensive on the secondary market, but appreciate its unique theme and minifigure selection.

MSRP
$89.99
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📝 Our Take

The Holiday Train is a charming and festive LEGO set. Released in 2006 as part of the Creator Expert line, this set captures the spirit of the holidays with its classic train design and delightful details, making it a sought-after collectible.

This set is perfect for LEGO train enthusiasts and holiday decorators. The build is engaging without being overly complex, and the final model looks fantastic displayed around a Christmas tree or as part of a winter village scene. The inclusion of seven minifigures adds to the play and display value.

Skip this if you're looking for a modern, high-speed train or have limited display space. This set is designed for a specific aesthetic, so if you prefer more contemporary train designs, consider the Emerald Night (10194) or newer City train sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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969
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Constructing the detailed locomotive and passenger cars
  • Adding festive touches like wreaths and presents
  • Integrating Power Functions for motorized movement (sold separately)
  • Creating a charming holiday display piece

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Holiday Train (10173) presents a strong investment opportunity due to its status as a retired Creator Expert set with a holiday theme. Its relatively low MSRP compared to its current market value indicates significant appreciation. The presence of multiple minifigures and unique train elements further enhances its collectibility. However, potential investors should be aware that market values can fluctuate, and storage conditions play a critical role in maintaining the set's value.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other holiday-themed LEGO sets, the Holiday Train offers a unique combination of train building and festive display. While the Winter Village sets (like the Winter Village Station 10259) provide a broader winter scene, the Holiday Train focuses specifically on the charm of a classic Christmas train. Its higher price point reflects its collectibility and the included train elements.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 118 unique parts • 934 total pieces

Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 2335 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2377 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2377 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3
Part #: 2423 16× Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Train Controls Print Tile 1 x 4 with T...
Part #: 2431pr0028 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 2436 Black
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 White
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Red
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Black
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 22× Green
Wheel Holder, Train Wheel RC Train Wheel Holder, Tra...
Part #: 2878 18× Black
Train Coupling New Train Coupling New
Part #: 2920 12× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 28× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Blue
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 30055 Black
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Red
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Green
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 14× Reddish Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with Recessed Center Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 30183 Black
Vehicle Body, Tricycle Top with Dark Bluish Gray Chassis Vehicle Body, Tri...
Part #: 30187b Blue
Tricycle Body Front Fork / Handlebars Tricycle Body Fro...
Part #: 30189 Blue
Wheel Centre Wide with Stub Axles [Tricycle] Wheel Centre Wide...
Part #: 30190 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Yellow
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 27× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 18× Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237a Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Red
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Black
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Bar 1 x 8 with Brick 1 x 2 Curved Top End (Axle Holder Inside Small End) Bar 1 x 8 with Br...
Part #: 30359b Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b Black
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Green
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Green
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Red
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 Steering Wheel Sm...
Part #: 30663 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Letter with Script and Seal Print Tile 1 x 2 with L...
Part #: 3069bpr0055 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 14× Black
Slope 33° 3 x 4 Slope 33° 3 x 4
Part #: 3297 22× Black
Book 2 x 3 [Plain] Book 2 x 3 [Plain]
Part #: 33009 Magenta
Book 2 x 3 [Plain] Book 2 x 3 [Plain]
Part #: 33009 Reddish Brown
Book 2 x 3 [Plain] Book 2 x 3 [Plain]
Part #: 33009 Red
Plant, Apple Plant, Apple
Part #: 33051 Bright Green
Animal, Rabbit, Standing with Eyes and Nose Print Animal, Rabbit, S...
Part #: 33207pr0001 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Red
Plant, Pine Tree, Large, 4 x 4 x 6 2/3 Plant, Pine Tree,...
Part #: 3471 Green
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 10× Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Green
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Green
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 Green
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Red
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Dark Pink
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 White
Equipment Shovel [Rounded Handle End] Equipment Shovel ...
Part #: 3837 Dark Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes, Squared Base Door 1 x 4 x 5 wi...
Part #: 3861b White
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes, Squared Base Door 1 x 4 x 5 wi...
Part #: 3861b Green
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a White
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Red
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Black
Train Buffer Beam Train Buffer Beam
Part #: 4022 12× Black
Tile Special 6 x 4 with Beveled Edges and 5mm Pin (Train Bogie Plate) Tile Special 6 x ...
Part #: 4025 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3 Glass for Train W...
Part #: 4034 12× Trans-Clear
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 17× Black
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c 16× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c 12× Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c White
Vehicle Base, Train 6 x 28 with Two 1 x 2 Openings [3 Round Holes Each End] Vehicle Base, Tra...
Part #: 4093a Red
Bar 6.6L with Stop Ring [Umbrella Stand] Bar 6.6L with Sto...
Part #: 4095 12× Red
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Fine Mesh Grill Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr0022 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4175 20× Black
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 White
Sports Skateboard with Trolley Wheel Holders Sports Skateboard...
Part #: 42511 Blue
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460a White
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460a Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate Special 1 x 8 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4510 10× Black
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4623 White
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane Glass for Window ...
Part #: 4862 Trans-Clear
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864b Black
Animal, Rodent, Rat / Mouse, Standing (Scabbers) Animal, Rodent, R...
Part #: 50687 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 14× Black
Train Wheel RC Train, Metal Axle 5 x 100 LDU Train Wheel RC Tr...
Part #: 57051 18× Chrome Silver
Train Wheel RC Train Train Wheel RC Train
Part #: 57878 36× Black
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Light Bluish Gray
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 6015 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 Black
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 17× Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Animal, Cat, Kitten Crouching with Black Eyes, Eyelashes, and Nose Print Animal, Cat, Kitt...
Part #: 6251pr0002 White
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train with Shutter Holes and Solid Studs on Ends Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 6556 12× White
Magnet Cylindrical Magnet Cylindrical
Part #: 73092 12× Black
The set contains a significant number of black train wheels and related components, valuable for builders creating custom train models. The inclusion of red and green elements in substantial quantities is also useful for holiday-themed MOCs.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO (UK)
✓ In Stock
£49.99
eBay
✓ In Stock
$80.99
Walmart
✓ In Stock
$85.49
Target
✓ In Stock
$89.99
LEGO (US)
✓ In Stock
$89.99
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Black Train Wheel RC Train (36x) $7.20
Chrome Silver Train Wheel RC Train, Metal Axle 5 x 100 LDU (18x) $9.00
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] (14x) $4.20
Black Slope 33° 3 x 4 (22x) $3.30
White Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle (28x) $5.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$29.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the train with additional cars or create a larger station.
🏙 Integrate the train into a larger winter village layout.
🌳 Build a snowy landscape or a winter-themed diorama for the train.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviews of the LEGO Holiday Train (10173) are generally neutral, often focusing on showcasing the set's features like the locomotive, carriages, and included accessories. Several videos also compare it to later Winter Village train sets, like the 10254 Winter Holiday Train and the more recent 10361 Holiday Express Train.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
Positive
9
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

YouTube reviews of the LEGO Holiday Train (10173) are generally neutral, often focusing on showcasing the set's features like the locomotive, carriages, and included accessories. Several videos also compare it to later Winter Village train sets, like the 10254 Winter Holiday Train and the more recent 10361 Holiday Express Train.

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

MADABOUTLEGO highlights the set's locomotive and carriages filled with presents and Christmas trees. LeggoMyJamesO provides a detailed 360-degree view of each train car and minifigure, while For Bricks and Giggles offers a build, comparison, and review against the Winter Holiday Train 10254.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

Holiday Train Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

118
Unique Parts
934
Total Pieces
7
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1