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The classic 1967 LEGO Train has arrived!

Relive the early days of LEGO trains with this vintage 4.5V Starter Set. Featuring 362 pieces, build a piece of LEGO history!

🏛 4.5V
Set #116

Starter Train Set with Motor

Discover the Starter Train Set with Motor from the 4.5V collection - 439 pieces of building excellence.

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Build
439 pieces · about 2-4 hr Build time is an estimate.
Price
$16.00 list price · 3.6¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 5 ratings
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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
439
Parts cataloged in this inventory
43 unique parts, 362 pieces

LEGO counts 439 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 362; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports Brick 2 x 4 witho...
Part #: 3001a 13× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 8× Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 8× Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 8× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 4× Red
Brick 1 x 8 with Gold '116' Center Print Brick 1 x 8 with ...
Part #: 3008pr0062 2× Black
Brick 1 x 8 with Gold '116' Left Print Brick 1 x 8 with ...
Part #: 3008pr0063 1× Black
Brick 1 x 8 with Gold '116' Right Print Brick 1 x 8 with ...
Part #: 3008pr0064 1× Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 4× Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 4× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 3× Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 2× Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 16× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 with Horn on Red Background Print, Left Side Brick 1 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3010pr9945 1× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 with Horn on Red Background Print, Right Side Brick 1 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3010pr9946 1× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 with Envelope on Red Background, Right Print Brick 1 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3010pr9971 1× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 with Envelope on Red Background, Left Print Brick 1 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3010pr9972 1× Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 6× Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 8× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 20× Light Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 26× Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 5× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 6× Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 5× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Light Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 10× Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Black
Plate 6 x 16 Plate 6 x 16
Part #: 3027 5× Light Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 20× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 6× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 3 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3038 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 4× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 without Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040a 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3045 2× Black
Plate Special 6 x 16 with Motor Opening Wide Plate Special 6 x...
Part #: 3058b 1× Light Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062a 1× Black
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3065 26× Trans-Clear
Window 1 x 1 x 1 Classic with Long Sill [Complete] Window 1 x 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 3087bc01 2× Red
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right
Part #: 3192 2× Red
Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left
Part #: 3193 2× Red
Vehicle Track, Train, Tapered Rail Straight 16L Vehicle Track, Tr...
Part #: 3228a 8× Blue
Vehicle Track, Train, Tapered Rail Curved Outside Vehicle Track, Tr...
Part #: 3229a 16× Blue
Vehicle Track, Train, Tapered Rail Curved Inside Vehicle Track, Tr...
Part #: 3230a 16× Blue
Tyre for Train Wheel for Electric Train Motor 12V Tyre for Train Wh...
Part #: 458 4× Light Gray
Battery Box, 4.5V 7 x 11 x 3 Type 1 [Complete Assembly] Battery Box, 4.5V...
Part #: 468c01 1× Black
Brick Special 2 x 4 with Wheel Holder Old, Clear Bottom, Red Inside Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 7049bc01 8× White
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Train Coupler Closed for Hook Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 737 5× Red
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Train Coupler Open with Hook Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 737bc01 5× Red
Motor, Train, 4.5V 12 x 4 x 4 Type I Motor, Train, 4.5...
Part #: upn0284c02 1× Black
Train Wheel with 2 x 2 Stud Center, Traction Teeth Train Wheel with ...
Part #: upn0384a 16× Red
Train Wheel with 2 x 2 Stud Center, Beveled Tread and Cam Axle for Motor Train Wheel with ...
Part #: upn0384b 4× Red
🧱 Wire with 4 x Blu...
Part #: 996ac15 1× White

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Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos
3.4 /5
Mixed
20% positive
BlockTalk AI

The overall sentiment towards LEGO train sets is mixed, with a focus on different control systems and vintage sets. BatteryPoweredBricks explores the best LEGO train control systems, while other channels like JANG's LEGO Reviews and LeggoMyJamesO offer neutral reviews of newer train sets like the City Express Passenger Train 60337. Vintage sets like the 116 are also explored by channels such as BrickTsar and Nonsense Wars.

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.4 /5
Mixed
20% positive
1
Positive
4
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

The overall sentiment towards LEGO train sets is mixed, with a focus on different control systems and vintage sets. BatteryPoweredBricks explores the best LEGO train control systems, while other channels like JANG's LEGO Reviews and LeggoMyJamesO offer neutral reviews of newer train sets like the City Express Passenger Train 60337. Vintage sets like the 116 are also explored by channels such as BrickTsar and Nonsense Wars.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

BatteryPoweredBricks' video on train control systems is highly viewed, indicating interest in advanced functionality. JANGBRiCKS' haul videos and reviews provide straightforward information, while channels like BrickTsar offer nostalgic looks at older, potentially problematic sets like the vintage 116, which literally got hot.

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

Charts Inventory Statistics

43
Unique Parts
439
Official Piece Count
362
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures

LEGO counts 439 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 362; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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