LEGO 118 Electronic Train is a vintage Trains set from 1968 valued at $1,755 for new and sealed sets, up 8696% from an original retail price of $19.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.86% since release. On the used market, values range from $1,141 to $1,398 based on condition.
LEGO 118-1 Electronic Train is a Trains 4.5V set released in 1968, containing 110 pieces. The set includes a black motor, a black holder for three 1.5V batteries, a white microphone block, a transparent electronics block with a circuit board, two cables with color-coded plugs, wheels, couplings, and a whistle. It is an early battery-powered train set built around LEGO’s 4.5V system and uses electronic components specific to this version. Set 118-1 is closely related to set 138 Electronic Train, but this version operates only in forward motion, while set 138 has both forward and reverse functions.
A new and sealed Electronic Train is currently valued at around $1,755, with annual growth of 4.6% that is expected to level off to around 1.4% in the coming year. The average used price is $1,165 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,768 within the next year.
Electronic Train is a relatively rare vintage set. We have not seen set 118-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate.
The last brand new Electronic Train was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 118 Electronic Train at this time.