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Build the Christmas Train Ride!

Create a classic holiday scene with 169 pieces, including a red locomotive, green carriages, and 3 minifigures. Perfect for adding festive cheer to your LEGO collection!

🏛 Christmas
Set #40262

Christmas Train Ride

The Christmas Train Ride is a charming little holiday set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for families and LEGO beginners looking for a quick and festive holiday build. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 169 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.7 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's festive theme and easy build, making it a great holiday decoration. Some find the set a bit small for the price, but overall it's considered a charming addition to any LEGO Christmas collection.

📝 Our Take

The Christmas Train Ride is a charming little holiday set. Its festive design captures the spirit of the season with a classic red locomotive and decorated carriages, perfect for adding a touch of LEGO cheer to any Christmas display.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who enjoy seasonal builds. The build is straightforward and quick, making it a great project for families to complete together, plus the small size makes it easy to display on a shelf or mantel.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. Consider larger LEGO Winter Village sets like the Winter Village Station (10259-1) or Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) for a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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169
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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19cm × 17cm × 8cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build, ideal for younger builders.
  • Classic train design with festive holiday colors.
  • Incorporates small shop stalls and a lamppost for added play and display value.
  • Easy to integrate into a larger Winter Village scene.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Christmas Train Ride, while a small set, benefits from its holiday theme and retirement status. These smaller seasonal sets tend to hold their value reasonably well, especially if kept in good condition with the box and instructions. While it's unlikely to generate huge returns, its affordability and festive appeal make it a relatively safe investment, particularly for those interested in LEGO Christmas collectibles. The stable price trend indicates consistent demand.

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📖 About This Set

All aboard for a festive journey with the LEGO® Christmas Train Ride set, featuring a red locomotive with 2 green carriages, plus a lamppost with a city map, 2 shop stalls, a holiday tree and various accessories. Also includes 3 minifigures: a train driver, passenger and a shopkeeper. Makes a great seasonal gift for LEGO fans.

  • Includes 3 minifigures: a train driver, passenger and a shopkeeper.
  • Features a red locomotive with 2 green carriages, a lamppost with a city map, 2 shop stalls, a holiday tree and various buildable accessories and elements, including cups, wreaths and a bench.
  • Measures over 3” (8cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide and 6” (17cm) deep.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Christmas sets, the Christmas Train Ride offers a more accessible price point and a simpler building experience. While sets like the Winter Village Station (10259-1) provide a more detailed and complex build, the Christmas Train Ride is a great option for younger builders or those looking for a quick and festive addition to their collection. It's a smaller, more self-contained set compared to modular Winter Village buildings.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: a train driver in a festive dark red hat, a passenger, and a shopkeeper, adding playability and display options. None are particularly rare, but they enhance the Christmas theme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 46 unique parts • 147 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 15456 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder Slope 45° 2 x 1 T...
Part #: 15571 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Pearl Gold
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Pine Tree - Small 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Pine Tree ...
Part #: 2435 Green
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Black
Wheel Holder, Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Clips Wheel Holder, Pla...
Part #: 2655 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 10× Dark Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 Dark Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30165 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Pearl Gold
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 White
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Street Level Map and Red 'X' Print Tile 2 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3068bpr0226 Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Light Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 33291 Red
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 33291 Bright Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 33291 Pearl Gold
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626c Trans-Clear
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 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Red
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 White
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Green
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Green
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, Flattened with Holes and Axle Hole in Center Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 63082 Black
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Jam in Center Cookie Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0050 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Green
The set features a good selection of basic bricks and plates in festive colors like red, green, and white. The Dark Brown and Medium Nougat Palisade bricks are useful for creating log cabin or rustic-themed MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (10x) $1.50
Light Bluish Gray Wheel Holder, Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Clips (7x) $1.05
Black Wheel Skateboard / Trolley (7x) $1.05
Red Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals (6x) $0.90
Medium Nougat Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (6x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.40

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the train with additional cars or create a larger station.
🏙 Integrate the train into a larger LEGO city layout or Winter Village.
🌳 Build a snowy landscape around the train track.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

46
Unique Parts
147
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1