Vintage Lego Builds

Rebuilding forgotten Lego that were missing instructions

Train Signal Tower

Inspired From Idea Book 240-1, page 31.
1967

This model is a faithful tribute to the iconic signal towers featured in vintage LEGO System leaflets from the 1960s and 70s. Elevated on two sturdy pillars, the main control room is perched high above the tracks, offering operators a clear view of the railway. The building is crafted in classic white bricks with a grey gabled roof and striking red-framed windows that wrap around the structure—an unmistakable nod to mid-century LEGO design language.

The lower level features a small red door and window, suggesting a secure access point or storage area, while the elevated control room evokes the charm and utility of old European railway infrastructure. Ideal for display or integration into a vintage LEGO train layout, this signal tower brings both nostalgia and functionality to your brick-built world.

Instructions

Inventory

Quantity Photo Part Name
2 Window 1 x 2 x 1 with Trans-Clear Glass Window 1 x 2 x 1 with Trans-Clear Glass (27 / 27glass The part number for the 27c01 is a combination of 27 and 27glass, so the part number is listed as one part.)
18 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
8 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
2 Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
2 Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
6 Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
2 Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
6 Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
7 Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
7 Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
3 Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
1 Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
4 Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
8 Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
2 Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
3 Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
2 Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
16 Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch
18 Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
1 Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Left with Solid Studs and Fixed Glass Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Left with Solid Studs and Fixed Glass