LEGO 118 Electronic Train is a vintage Trains set from 1968 valued at $1,521 for new and sealed sets, up 7522% from an original retail price of $19.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.69% since release. On the used market, values range from $1,141 to $1,398 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Electronic Train since July 2016. High accuracy
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 $1,521, with annual growth of 4.5% that is expected to level off to around 1.9% 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 $1,536 within the next year.
It has been a few months since we last saw 118 Electronic Train available in either primary or secondary markets. Its true value may be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Electronic Train was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Electronic Train at this time.
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