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4.5V
Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

139 LEGO Trains Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

Name: LEGO Trains Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 139-1
Rating: 4.80 (16 reviews)

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139 LEGO Trains Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop since May 2019. Medium accuracy

LEGO 139 Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop was a 13 piece Trains set released in 1969. It was a supplementary set that contains an electronic whistle and parts used in sets 118 Electronic Train and 138 Electronic Train.

The current value for a new and sealed Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop is estimated to be around $892 today, with an average annual growth of about 10.9%. However, it is expected to level off to around 4.9% annual growth next year, making it a solid investment. On the open market, a used set will sell in the range of $726 and $1,409, depending on its condition.

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For Sale (New/Sealed)

(BE) BrickLink store Electric

$844.96

-5.3%

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Set Details

Set number

139-1

Name

Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

Theme

Trains

Subtheme

4.5V

Year

1969

Availability

Retired

Pieces

13 (PPP $0.95)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$12.38

New/Sealed

Value

$891.98

Growth

+7105.01%

Annual growth

+10.89% Decreasing

Future growth

+4.90% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

-1.92%

Used

Value

$740.34

Range

$726.28 - $1,408.79

Quick Buy

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$844.96 (BE)

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

1 year forecast

$932.18

5 year forecast

$1,097.56

$1,066

$1,132

139 Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop is estimated to be worth between $1,066 - $1,132 in 5 years (new/sealed).

Set Facts

The set was also called "Electronic Control Unit (Forward/Backward - Stop)". Unlike set 139A this version had backwards capabilities.
It consists of a 4.5V electric train whistle with adjustable functions, a whistle control block with forward/stop/reverse functions, a microphone, and two 14-stud wires with blue and red connectors.

Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop Reviews

16 ratings

4.8

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Subtheme Analysis

Trains / 4.5V

Sets

Years

1966 - 1971

Annual growth

+5.97% (this set +10.89%)

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

Community Stats

Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop currently ranks #34 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

#5Passenger Coach

#34Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

#35Small Train Set

#36Automatic Direction Changer

About Trains 4.5V

The LEGO 4.5V train theme ran from 1966 until 1971 and contained 39 sets in all. The 4.5V trains used to be the voltage standard for the first electric LEGO components where the power came from a battery box with 3x 1.5V batteries.

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/factory sealed value of $3,153.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$891.98

Value (in a year)

$981.31

Value (in 2 years)

$1,060.93

Accuracy

0.960200 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$1,186.54

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.540995 Medium

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$740.34

Value (low range)

$726.28

Value (high range)

$1,408.79

Accuracy

0.905200 High

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