How many pieces are in the Container Double Stack?

Container Double Stack contains 451 pieces.

When was the Container Double Stack released?

Container Double Stack was released in 1993.

🏛 9V

Set #4549

Container Double Stack

Container Double Stack is a classic 9V train accessory.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for LEGO train fans of all ages looking to expand their railway layout.
Build: 451 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $51.99 list price · 11.5¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.5 community rating from 42 ratings

Fans appreciate this set as a valuable addition to their LEGO train layouts, praising its realistic design and compatibility with other 9V train sets. Some note the simple building techniques, but overall it's considered a worthwhile set for train enthusiasts.

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📝 Our Take

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Container Double Stack is a classic 9V train accessory. Released in 1993, this set perfectly complements LEGO's train system, adding realism and play value to your railway layout. The double-stacking containers are a clever design, and the included train workers add character to the scene.

This set is perfect for LEGO train enthusiasts and collectors of vintage sets. The build is straightforward, suitable for builders of all ages, and the set integrates seamlessly with other train sets and accessories. Owning this set adds authenticity to a LEGO train display.

Skip this if you're not invested in the LEGO train system or prefer more complex builds. If you're looking for a standalone display piece, consider a modular building or a vehicle set. Otherwise, consider modern container train cars like those found in 60336-1.

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451

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple, repetitive construction of the container cars
Easy integration with existing LEGO train setups
Sturdy design for reliable play
Classic 9V train aesthetic

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Container Double Stack set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a vintage train accessory from the 9V era, it holds nostalgic appeal for collectors. Its relative rarity and the rising prices of classic LEGO train sets suggest potential for appreciation. However, its value is heavily dependent on condition and completeness. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it's likely to hold its value and potentially increase over time, especially if kept in good condition. The set's smaller piece count compared to full train sets means it's less of a 'sure thing' but the relative scarcity makes it a solid investment for train collectors.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

This set complements the 4564-1 Freight Rail Runner, offering additional freight cars to expand a train setup. While modern train sets offer more advanced features and remote control capabilities, this set provides a nostalgic look at LEGO's train history. Collectors seeking a complete 9V train experience will appreciate this set's authenticity.

2 Minifigures Included

Train Worker - Red/White Shirt, Blue Legs, Brown Hair (3626b Head)

4 parts

Train Worker - Red/White Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Cap

4 parts

The set includes two classic train worker minifigures with the iconic red and white striped shirts. These figures are representative of the 9V era and add to the set's vintage appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 451
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 110 unique parts, 443 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 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.

Tyre 30 x 10.5 Of...

Part #: 2346 6× Black

Crane Arm Outside...

Part #: 2350b 1× Red

Crane Arm Centre,...

Part #: 2351 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...

Part #: 2362a 2× Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...

Part #: 2362a 2× Yellow

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...

Part #: 2362a 2× Red

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Part #: 2362a 2× White

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Part #: 2412b 5× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Red

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Red

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 2452 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 2× Red

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 2× Black

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 2483 1× Trans-Light Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Black

Crane Grab Jaw

Part #: 2648 2× Red

Crane Grab Grip

Part #: 2649 2× Black

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 1× Light Gray

Hinge Train Gate ...

Part #: 2873 2× Red

Hinge Train Gate ...

Part #: 2873 8× Light Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× White

Wheel Holder, Tra...

Part #: 2878c01 4× Black

Train Coupling New

Part #: 2920 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 1× Red

Vehicle Base, Tra...

Part #: 2972 1× Light Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 3× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Red

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Black

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 3× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× White

Part #: 3020 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 12× Black

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Green

Part #: 3035 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Clear

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 16× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 8× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with D...

Part #: 3069bpr0026 3× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red

Part #: 3482 6× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3491 1× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 3651 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 3× Black

Part #: 3673 2× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Red

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Red

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 2× Light Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3787 1× White

Part #: 3795 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Clear

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Red

Part #: 3957a 2× Black

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962a 1× Black

Train Buffer Beam

Part #: 4022 2× Black

Tile Special 6 x ...

Part #: 4025 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Red

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 3× Red

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 1× Black

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 2× Black

Part #: 4215a 4× White

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215a 6× Yellow

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215a 6× Blue

Technic Plate 1 x...

Part #: 4262 1× Light Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 4265a 4× Light Gray

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 8× Light Gray

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 1× White

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 2× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× White

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 4× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Part #: 4625 3× Red

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Part #: 4625 2× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 2× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

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Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× Red

String Cord Thin ...

Part #: 56823c75 1× Black

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014a 8× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 6015 8× Black

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 2× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Clear

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Yellow

Door 1 x 2 x 3 wi...

Part #: 6546 8× White

Door 1 x 2 x 3 wi...

Part #: 6546 4× Yellow

Door 1 x 2 x 3 wi...

Part #: 6546 4× Blue

Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 6556 4× White

Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 6556 2× Yellow

Part #: 6576 2× Yellow

String Reel Winch...

Part #: 73037 1× Red

Magnet Cylindrical

Part #: 73092 2× Black

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 821421 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of basic bricks and plates in red, black, white, and light gray, offering versatility for MOC building. The hinge pieces are particularly useful for creating articulated structures.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Gray Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4 (8x) $2.00

White Door 1 x 2 x 3 with Vertical Handle (8x) $1.20

Black Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide (8x) $2.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.60

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Custom container designs with different company logos

🏙 Expanding the train yard with additional platforms and structures

🚗 Modifying the container cars to carry different types of cargo

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Inventory Statistics

110

Unique Parts

451

Official Piece Count

443

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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