Set Details
- Set Number
- 720
- Name
- Train with 12V Electric Motor
- Theme
- Train
- Year
- 1969
- Pieces
- 358
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Train with 12V Electric Motor
LEGO Train with 12V Electric Motor (set #720) is a detailed build with 358 pieces from the Train theme, released in 1969. The Train line features motorized and static train sets with tracks and stations. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from the 1960s, when LEGO established its universal brick system and opened the first Legoland park.
Set Highlights
- 358 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.
- Vintage 1969 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 8+
The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
358 pieces with an estimated 1-2 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 #720 (1969) 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.
Train with 12V Electric Motor FAQ
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