How many pieces are in the Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck?

Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck contains 803 pieces.

What age is the Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck released?

Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck was released in 2026.

LEGO Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck set 60509

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No. 60509

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Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck

Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck is a bustling freight-themed powerhouse for LEGO City layouts.

Time on the shelf Current release

On sale since Jun 2026, expected exit Dec 2027

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Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Ideal for kids 7 and up, along with city layout builders who enjoy logistical play features.
Build: 803 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost: Premium Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating from 8 ratings

Fans love the engaging harbor theme and complete play ecosystem featuring the crane and truck, though some note the price-per-piece leans slightly high for a play-focused set.

📝 Our Take

Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck is a bustling freight-themed powerhouse for LEGO City layouts. Packing 803 pieces into a complete railway work yard, this set brings immediate life and industrial action to any train table.

This set is perfect for young engineers and city layout builders looking to expand their rail network. The inclusion of the reach stacker crane, flatbed truck, and modular containers adds layers of logistical play that go way beyond simple track driving.

Skip this if you are strictly an adult collector of high-end, motorized RC locomotives or realistic display trains. At an accessible play scale with a standard switcher engine, it is squarely aimed at the active play market rather than museum-grade railway displays.

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🧱 Building Experience

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803

Pieces

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3.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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10cm × 53cm × 6cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Building the compact yet functional switcher locomotive
Assembling the reach stacker crane with operational play features
Constructing the flatbed truck and cargo containers
Setting up the dedicated track section with functional buffers

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to larger passenger or freight locomotive centerpieces, 60509 focuses heavily on the port and logistics side rather than just the train itself. While standalone trains like recent City passenger updates focus purely on the commute, this set offers a complete play ecosystem with the crane, truck, and containers included right in the box.

4 Minifigures Included

Train Driver, Vibrant Yellow Safety Vest, Dark Green Legs, White Hard Hat

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Woman, Blue Overalls, Dark Brown Hair

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The set includes 4 standard City workers featuring practical safety vests, hard hats, and overalls that fit right into any bustling harbor or industrial train yard layout.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 803
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 193 unique parts, 787 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 16 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.

A fantastic parts pack for Dark Turquoise elements and black structural plates, alongside essential RC train wheels that are always in high demand among railway custom builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Train Wheel RC Train (8x)

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots (10x)

Dark Turquoise Plate 1 x 2 (8x)

Dark Turquoise Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) (8x)

Black Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] (8x)

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Industrial cargo terminal expansions with expanded rail siding

🚗 Custom freight wagons and heavy-haul flatbed trucks

🏙 Warehouse loading dock infrastructure using the existing parts inventory

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Building Instructions

4 booklets, as PDF

01 60509_01_BI_Build_Alt Download PDF
02 BI 3101, 44, 60509 1/3 V29 Download PDF
03 BI 3101, 56, 60509 2/3 V29 Download PDF
04 BI 3104, 88+4 60509 3/3 V29 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

193 Unique Parts

803 Official Piece Count

787 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

4 Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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