LEGO Trains sets that gained the most value
The 50 LEGO Trains sets whose estimated value new is the highest compared with their original US retail price, out of 89 sets now estimated above it.
| # | Set | Name | Year | Pieces | Retail (USD) | Retail today CPI-U | Value new estimate | vs retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113-2 | Motorized Train Set | 1966 | 334 | $16.99 | $164 | $3,450–4,250 | 21 to 26× |
| 2 | 7750-1 | Steam Engine | 1980 | 268 | $75.00 | $285 | $5,700–7,050 | 20 to 25× |
| 3 | 7760-1 | Diesel Shunter Locomotive | 1980 | 155 | $29.99 | $114 | $1,750–2,150 | 15 to 19× |
| 4 | 182-1 | Train Set with Signal | 1975 | 373 | $19.99 | $117 | $1,750–2,150 | 15 to 18× |
| 5 | 7730-1 | Electric Goods Train | 1980 | 520 | $99.99 | $381 | $5,550–6,800 | 15 to 18× |
| 6 | 726-1 | Western Train | 1976 | 288 | $21.50 | $119 | $1,450–1,800 | 12 to 15× |
| 7 | 7819-1 | Postal Container Wagon Covered | 1983 | 183 | $10.50 | $33 | $400–500 | 12 to 15× |
| 8 | 118-2 | Small Train Set | 1968 | 117 | $15.50 | $140 | $1,400–1,750 | 10 to 13× |
| 9 | 722-2 | 12V Electric Train with 2 Wagons | 1970 | 155 | $15.25 | $123 | $1,150–1,450 | 9.3 to 12× |
| 10 | 7815-1 | Passenger Carriage / Sleeper | 1983 | 228 | $12.50 | $39 | $360–450 | 9.1 to 11× |
| 11 | 118-3 | Motorized Freight or Passenger Train (Sears Exclusive) | 1969 | 419 | $19.99 | $171 | $1,550–1,950 | 9.1 to 11× |
| 12 | 10133-1 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Locomotive | 2004 | 409 | $40.00 | $66 | $600–740 | 9.0 to 11× |
| 13 | 118-1 | Electronic Train | 1968 | 103 | $19.95 | $180 | $1,600–2,000 | 8.9 to 11× |
| 14 | 138-1 | Electronic Train | 1969 | 124 | $26.50 | $227 | $1,950–2,450 | 8.6 to 11× |
| 15 | 7725-1 | Electric Passenger Train | 1981 | 491 | $70.00 | $241 | $2,050–2,550 | 8.5 to 11× |
| 16 | 10022-1 | Santa Fe Cars - Set II (dining, observation, or sleeping car) | 2002 | 411 | $35.00 | $61 | $510–630 | 8.4 to 10× |
| 17 | 4543-1 | Railroad Tractor Flatbed | 1991 | 180 | $22.00 | $51 | $400–490 | 7.9 to 9.7× |
| 18 | 10020-2 | Santa Fe Super Chief - Limited Edition | 2002 | 441 | $39.99 | $70 | $540–680 | 7.7 to 9.8× |
| 19 | 10025-1 | Santa Fe Cars - Set I (mail or baggage car) | 2002 | 326 | $35.00 | $61 | $470–580 | 7.7 to 9.5× |
| 20 | 10002-1 | Railroad Club Car | 2001 | 293 | $37.50 | $66 | $500–630 | 7.5 to 9.5× |
| 21 | 7838-1 | Freight Loading Depot with Wagon | 1983 | 326 | $29.99 | $94 | $710–880 | 7.5 to 9.3× |
| 22 | 721-1 | Steam Locomotive | 1969 | 115 | $11.50 | $98 | $730–900 | 7.4 to 9.2× |
| 23 | 7755-1 | Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive | 1983 | 164 | $49.99 | $157 | $1,150–1,450 | 7.3 to 9.2× |
| 24 | 7745-1 | High-Speed City Express Passenger Train | 1985 | 737 | $96.50 | $281 | $1,950–2,450 | 6.9 to 8.7× |
| 25 | 148-1 | Central Station | 1975 | 293 | $19.99 | $117 | $820–1,010 | 7.0 to 8.7× |
| 26 | 183-1 | Complete Train Set with Motor and Signal | 1976 | 187 | $20.00 | $110 | $770–950 | 7.0 to 8.6× |
| 27 | 10205-1 | Locomotive | 2002 | 234 | $23.99 | $42 | $280–360 | 6.7 to 8.6× |
| 28 | 4551-1 | Crocodile Locomotive | 1991 | 314 | $49.99 | $115 | $770–950 | 6.7 to 8.3× |
| 29 | 116-2 | Deluxe Motorized Train Set | 1968 | 364 | $19.99 | $180 | $1,150–1,500 | 6.4 to 8.3× |
| 30 | 10020-1 | Santa Fe Super Chief | 2002 | 435 | $40.00 | $70 | $450–560 | 6.5 to 8.0× |
| 31 | 181-1 | Complete Train Set with Motor, Signals and Switch | 1972 | 145 | $22.50 | $169 | $1,100–1,350 | 6.5 to 8.0× |
| 32 | 7715-1 | Push-Along Passenger Steam Train | 1985 | 448 | $39.75 | $116 | $750–930 | 6.5 to 8.0× |
| 33 | 7722-1 | Steam Cargo Train | 1985 | 499 | $68.50 | $200 | $1,250–1,600 | 6.3 to 8.0× |
| 34 | 4539-1 | Manual Level Crossing | 1991 | 115 | $25.00 | $58 | $360–460 | 6.3 to 8.0× |
| 35 | 120-1 | Complete Freight Train Set with Tipper Trucks | 1969 | 163 | $14.00 | $120 | $720–890 | 6.0 to 7.4× |
| 36 | 4558-1 | Metroliner | 1991 | 789 | $149.00 | $343 | $2,000–2,450 | 5.8 to 7.1× |
| 37 | 4547-1 | Club Car | 1993 | 293 | $37.50 | $81 | $470–580 | 5.8 to 7.1× |
| 38 | 4555-1 | Cargo Station | 1995 | 394 | $66.00 | $136 | $780–970 | 5.7 to 7.1× |
| 39 | 4546-1 | Road and Rail Maintenance | 1991 | 77 | $10.00 | $23 | $130–170 | 5.6 to 7.4× |
| 40 | 10170-1 | TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car | 2005 | 366 | $40.00 | $64 | $350–440 | 5.4 to 6.8× |
| 41 | 2150-1 | Train Station | 1996 | 610 | $73.00 | $146 | $810–1,000 | 5.5 to 6.8× |
| 42 | 724-1 | 12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon | 1972 | 151 | $29.99 | $225 | $1,250–1,550 | 5.6 to 6.9× |
| 43 | 4186876-1 | Passenger Wagon Blue (White Box) | 2002 | 192 | $24.99 | $44 | $230–300 | 5.3 to 6.9× |
| 44 | 4525-1 | Road and Rail Repair | 1994 | 85 | $10.00 | $21 | $100–140 | 4.7 to 6.6× |
| 45 | 4536-1 | Blue Hopper Car | 1991 | 166 | $15.00 | $35 | $170–210 | 4.9 to 6.1× |
| 46 | 116-1 | Starter Train Set with Motor | 1967 | 362 | $16.00 | $150 | $710–880 | 4.7 to 5.8× |
| 47 | 7813-1 | Shell Tanker Wagon | 1986 | 121 | $16.50 | $47 | $220–270 | 4.7 to 5.7× |
| 48 | 7823-1 | Container Crane Depot | 1986 | 484 | $36.50 | $104 | $460–580 | 4.4 to 5.6× |
| 49 | 3741-1 | Large Locomotive (base unit without color trim elements) | 2001 | 91 | $20.00 | $35 | $150–200 | 4.2 to 5.6× |
| 50 | 7727-1 | Freight Steam Train | 1983 | 570 | $79.95 | $252 | $1,050–1,350 | 4.2 to 5.4× |
How this list is made
Retail prices are adjusted for US inflation (CPI-U) to today's dollars where the inflation table covers the release year; newer sets are compared with their price as it was. Estimated market values are ranges from marketplace data, for orientation only, and the "vs retail" figure is computed from the ends of the range. Only sets with a US retail price of at least $10 and 50 or more pieces are listed.