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LEGO 160 Magnetic Couplings is a vintage Trains set from 1968 valued at $16 for new and sealed sets, up 1545% from an original retail price of $1.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.89% since release. Used copies are valued between $13 and $23 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Magnetic Couplings since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 160-1 Magnetic Couplings is a Trains 4.5V accessory set released in 1968, containing 6 pieces. The set consists of red modified 2 x 4 plates with open train couplers and cylinder magnet couplings used to connect train cars. It includes three coupler plates with blue 8 mm cylinder magnets and three with same-color 8 mm cylinder magnets. This was a parts-based vintage train accessory intended for expanding and operating LEGO train layouts of the period.

A new and sealed Magnetic Couplings is currently valued at around $16, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other 4.5V sets. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $17 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $19 to $28.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $17.30
+5.2%
(IT) LEGOLAND 160 TRAIN MAGNETIC COUPLINGS VINTAGE '70 NEW IN SEALED BOX $27.67
+68.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 160 Magnetic Couplings $13.65
(EE) Used - Only the 6 parts. Good condition $15.00

Sets in Trains / 4.5V

118-2 Small Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 451
Availability Retired
118-2 LEGO Small Train Set
Retail $15.50
Value $1,566.75
Growth  +10008.1%
Annual growth 8.3%

119 Super Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 436
Availability Retired
119 LEGO Super Train Set
Retail $27.50

116-2 Deluxe Motorized Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 360
Availability Retired
116-2 LEGO Deluxe Motorized Train Set
Retail $19.99
Value $1,319.40
Growth  +6500.3%
Annual growth 7.5%

118 Electronic Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
118 LEGO Electronic Train
Retail $19.95
Value $1,754.76
Growth  +8695.8%
Annual growth 6.9%

102 4.5V Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
102 LEGO Trains 4.5V Motor Set
Retail $14.50
Value $235.15
Growth  +1521.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

156 2 Signals with Automatic Stop / Go Attachment

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
156 LEGO Trains 2 Signals with Automatic Stop / Go Attachment
Retail $2.75
Value $49.61
Growth  +1704.0%
Annual growth 4.5%

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Magnetic Couplings Reviews

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“The Lego 160 Magnetic couplings are basically three sets of two magnetic couplings, so there are a total of six magnetic pieces. The purpose of this set is just a replacement magnets, or if you want to replace those hooks with magnets.”
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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 $3,785.
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