LEGO Engine Co. No. 9
Set #590 · 1978 · 338 pieces · Moderate build

Set Details
- Set Number
- 590
- Name
- Engine Co. No. 9
- Theme
- Town
- Year
- 1978
- Pieces
- 338
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Engine Co. No. 9
LEGO Engine Co. No. 9 (set #590) is a detailed build with 338 pieces from the Town theme, released in 1978. The Town line features classic urban and suburban life scenes, the predecessor to City. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.
Finding Instructions
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