How many pieces are in the Christmas Train Ride?

Christmas Train Ride contains 169 pieces.

What age is the Christmas Train Ride recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Christmas Train Ride released?

Christmas Train Ride was released in 2017.

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Set #40262

Christmas Train Ride

The Christmas Train Ride is a charming little holiday set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for families and LEGO beginners looking for a quick and festive holiday build.
Build: 169 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 5.9¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 234 ratings

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.

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📝 Our Take

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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

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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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.

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→ Price stable

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

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. The stable price trend indicates consistent demand.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Christmas Town Square

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

Barista, Man, White Shirt, Reddish Brown Apron, Black Hair

4 parts

Christmas Train Driver with Dark Red Hat

4 parts

Girl, Medium Blue Jacket with Medium Lavender Scarf, Short Medium Lavender Legs, Dark Orange Hair

4 parts

C+

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 169
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 46 unique parts, 157 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 15456 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15571 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Pine Tree ...

Part #: 2435 1× Green

Wheel Skateboard ...

Part #: 2496 7× Black

Wheel Holder, Pla...

Part #: 2655 7× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 10× Dark Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 6× Medium Nougat

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 2× Dark Brown

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30165 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Pearl Gold

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 3× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with S...

Part #: 3068bpr0226 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 4× Pearl Gold

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 2× Bright Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 6× Red

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626c 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Tan

Part #: 3957b 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Green

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Green

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 4× Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 5× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Tan

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 63082 3× Black

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0050 2× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 1× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 4× 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.

Community Insights

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

Brick Bakery's review praises the LEGO 40262 Christmas Train Ride's cozy winter theme and its compatibility with other Winter Village sets. BrickBros UK recommends it as a "cute little set" and stocking stuffer idea for the 2017 holiday season.

Let's Build: LEGO 40262 Christmas Train Ride [Review]

Brick Bakery • 1.0K views Review

TOP LEGO STOCKING FILLER IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 2017!

BrickBros UK • 1.0K views Review

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

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Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

2 videos

Let's Build: LEGO 40262 Christmas Train Ride [Review]

Brick Bakery

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TOP LEGO STOCKING FILLER IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 2017!

BrickBros UK

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

169

Official Piece Count

157

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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