LEGO 122 Trains Loco and Tender

Name: LEGO Trains Loco and Tender
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 122-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (11 reviews)

LEGO 122 Loco and Tender is a vintage Trains set from 1969 valued at $1,665 for new and sealed sets, up 17427% from an original retail price of $9.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.89% since release. On the used market, values range from $151 to $193 based on condition.

Loco and Tender Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Loco and Tender since August 2017. Medium accuracy

LEGO 122-1 Loco and Tender is a Trains 4.5V set released in 1969, containing 102 pieces. The set builds a battery-powered locomotive with a separate tender and includes the 4.5V motor and a battery box attachment. Designed for the early 4.5V train system, it provides the powered components but includes no track.

Loco and Tender has gained about 6.9% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $1,665. We forecast roughly 4% more over the next year. The average used price is $161 for those in good overall condition.

Loco and Tender (122-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $1,665.04 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1969, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

Collector and Investor Standing

A battery locomotive with a separate tender, its 4.5V motor and a battery box attachment, from 1969. It came without track, for builders who already had a layout, a sign of how quickly LEGO trains had become a hobby to build on.

82/100

Collector

Top of many want lists

A powered locomotive and tender

58/100

Investor

Middle of the road

Broad ownership across the member base

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 122 Loco and Tender at this time.

For Sale (Used)

	(UK) Used - 100% COMPLETE & WORKING with BOX and INSTRUCTIONS. All parts are CORRECT AGE a...	$151.25
	(US) Used - eBay listing for 122 Loco and Tender	$160.58
	(UK) Used - Complete with instructions and box including inlay.Tested and working.	$162.20

Compared with other 4.5V sets

#3 of 39

By growth since retail, +17,427%

+632%+24,306%

In the top quarter of the group.

$16.32 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$16.32

Typical

$4.45

About 4 times the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	117 Locomotive without Motor	1967	+24,306%
2	113-2 Motorized Train Set	1966	+22,569%
3	122 Loco and Tender	1969	+17,427%

Loco and Tender Questions

How much is the Loco and Tender set worth?

Sealed in its box, Loco and Tender is currently valued at $1,665. Used copies are worth about $161.

Is LEGO 122 Loco and Tender still available?

No. Loco and Tender is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 122 Loco and Tender performed since its release?

Loco and Tender is now worth 17,427% more than its $9.50 retail price, or roughly 6.9% a year on average. That is a little ahead of the 4.5V average of 5.9% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 122 Loco and Tender?

In twelve months, Loco and Tender could be worth around $1,732, about 4% more than today. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How big is LEGO 122 Loco and Tender?

Loco and Tender has 102 pieces, or $0.09 per piece at retail.

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Set Details

Set number

122-1

Name

Loco and Tender

Theme

Trains

Subtheme

4.5V

Year

1969

Availability

Retired

Pieces

102 (PPP $0.09)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.50

New/Sealed

Value

$1,665.04

Growth

+17426.74%

Annual growth

+6.89%

90-day change

1.62%

1-year growth

+4.01% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+4.64% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$160.73

Range

$151.25 - $192.88

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Typical price

$1,665.04

BrickLink

Check

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$1,665.04

1 year forecast

$1,731.81+4.01%

5 year forecast

$2,076.30+24.70%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 122 Loco and Tender at about $2,076.30 in five years. Most sets have a stronger outlook.

Insights

Released long ago in the 4.5V era, Loco and Tender 122 is a vintage battery-era locomotive and tender that draws interest from both train and vintage collectors, and its scarce sealed supply and low remake risk support post-retirement gains, while trading remains thin and volatility higher.

Set Facts

The set consists of a locomotive, a tender, a battery box attachment, and a motor, with a total of 102 pieces.
No track is included.

Loco and Tender Reviews

11 reviews

5.0

Collectors

Investors

BrickTrains-Sets

“The Lego 122 Locomotive and tender is just a train set without a track, but with the additional battery box attachment. The set contained about 102 pieces including the battery box and the motor itself. Not much to say, then it is a great addition to any train track.”

Full review at bricktrains-sets.com

Excerpts from third-party reviews

Subtheme Analysis

Trains / 4.5V

Sets

Years

1966 - 1971

Annual growth

+5.87% (this set +6.89%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Loco and Tender currently ranks #20 out of the top most owned sets in Trains 4.5V.

#1Switch Track

#2Straight Track

#3Curved Track

#42 Cross Rails, 8 Straight Tracks, 4 Base Plates

#5Railroad Crossing Gate

#20Loco and Tender

#21Magnetic Couplings

#222 Signals with Automatic Stop / Go Attachment

About Trains 4.5V

These are the first LEGO trains, sold from 1966 to 1971 and run on 4.5 volts. The power came from a battery box holding three 1.5 volt batteries, carried in a tender or wagon behind the engine, and the motor of 1966 was the first LEGO motor of any kind. The track was blue rails clipped onto sleepers, which is where the name Blue Era comes from.

4.5V consists of 39 sets that ran from 1966 to 1971. As of today, 113-2 Motorized Train Set is the most valuable 4.5V set with an estimated new/sealed value of $3,852.

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122 LEGO Trains Loco and Tender

Loco and Tender Value (New/Sealed)

For Sale (New/Sealed)

For Sale (Used)

Compared with other 4.5V sets

Sets in Trains / 4.5V

127 Complete Train with 3 Wagons

118-3 Sears Motorized Freight or Passenger Train

120 Complete Freight Train Set with Tipper Trucks

138 Electronic Train

123 Passenger Coach

124 Goods Wagon

125 Tipping Wagon

139 Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

158 Railroad Crossing Gate

157-2 Automatic Direction Changer

101 4.5V Battery Case

139A Electronic Control Unit Forward and Stop