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LEGO 170 Push-Along Play Train is a vintage Trains set from 1972 valued at $250 for new and sealed sets, up 4654% from an original retail price of $5.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.53% since release. On the used market, values range from $39 to $51 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Push-Along Play Train since April 1973. Medium accuracy
LEGO 170-1 Push-Along Play Train is a Trains 4.5V/12V set released in 1972, containing 93 pieces. It builds a three-part train consist including a push-along locomotive and two wagons. The set features a non-motorized design typical of the 4.5V era, intended for manual play. It was distributed exclusively in European markets. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $267 within the next year.
Push-Along Play Train (170-1) 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 $249.56 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1972, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 170 Push-Along Play Train at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (SE) Used - Very good condition considering age. All parts Pat Pend. No instructions, box ... $39.82
(US) Used - eBay listing for 170 Push-Along Play Train $39.92
(NL) Used - Complete, good condition, with instructions, no box. $40.32
(IT) Used - No box, no original instructions. Model 100% complete, one wagon base has a br... $50.40
(NL) Used - Very nice set from 1972. All the original pieces in very good condition. Colou... $55.22
(DE) Used - in good condition, with unpunched instructions $55.79

Sets in Trains / 4.5V / 12V

180 4.5V Train with 5 Wagons

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 228
Availability Retired
180 LEGO 4.5V Train with 5 Wagons
Retail $6.50
Value $1,862.34
Growth  +28551.4%
Annual growth 11.1%

724 12v Diesel Locomotive with Crane Wagon and Tipper Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 155
Availability Retired
724 LEGO Trains 12v Diesel Locomotive with Crane Wagon and Tipper Wagon
Retail $29.99
Value $1,365.02
Growth  +4451.6%
Annual growth 7.3%

181 Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 148
Availability Retired
181 LEGO Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch
Retail $22.50
Value $1,198.14
Growth  +5225.1%
Annual growth 7.6%

171 Train Set without Motor

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 147
Availability Retired
171 LEGO Train Set without Motor
Retail $9.35
Value $294.88
Growth  +3053.8%
Annual growth 4.2%

131 Passenger Coach

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 67
Availability Retired
131 LEGO Trains Passenger Coach
Retail $3.19
Value $335.27
Growth  +10410.0%
Annual growth 9.0%

132-2 Port Crane and Flat Waggon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 60
Availability Retired
132-2 LEGO Trains Port Crane and Flat Waggon
Retail $3.49
Value $342.44
Growth  +9712.0%
Annual growth 8.9%

130 Double Tipper Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 20
Availability Retired
130 LEGO Trains Double Tipper Wagon
Retail $2.89
Value $188.23
Growth  +6413.1%
Annual growth 8.0%

161 Battery Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
161 LEGO Trains Battery Wagon
Retail $5.89
Value $140.62
Growth  +2287.4%
Annual growth 6.1%

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Push-Along Play Train Reviews

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“The Lego 170 Push Along Play Train Set is a set for the younger children demographic. I feel that this was a right choice for Lego to do, because in this set there are no dangerous electrical parts to be to harm the children. The set has 93 pieces, including three train... More cars, one being the main train engine and two passenger car.”
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About Trains 4.5V / 12V

In 1972 LEGO released the 4.5V and 12V train sets as part of the Blue Era which was named because of the rail color. These train sets used additional conductor rails mounted between the standard 4.5V rails and 12V motors contained in the same housings as the 4.5V motors, but with additional metal contacts attached to the bottom of the housings.

4.5V / 12V consists of 83 sets that ran from 1972 to 1986. As of today, 7750 Steam Engine with Tender is the most valuable 4.5V / 12V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $6,957.
Summary
Trains 4.5V / 12V Push-Along Play Train set 170 was released in April 1973, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened Push-Along Play Train sets are valued at $250, while used sets can be found for $43.
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