Set Details
- Set Number
- 119
- Name
- Super Train Set
- Theme
- Train
- Year
- 1968
- Pieces
- 401
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Super Train Set
LEGO Super Train Set (set #119) is a detailed build with 401 pieces from the Train theme, released in 1968. The Train line features motorized and static train sets with tracks and stations. This is a substantial-level build suitable for ages 10+, with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours. This set dates from the 1960s, when LEGO established its universal brick system and opened the first Legoland park.
Set Highlights
- 401 pieces at substantial complexity — a 2-4 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 10+ builders.
- Vintage 1968 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 10+
The substantial difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 10+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
401 pieces with an estimated 2-4 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Train Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Train shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Instructions for older sets like #119 (1968) may not always be available on LEGO.com. Try searching the set number directly, or upload a photo of the bricks to LegoFinder — the AI can identify vintage sets from their parts.
Super Train Set FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 1968
All 1968 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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