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181 LEGO Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch since January 1972. Medium accuracy
LEGO 181 Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch was a 148 piece Trains set released in 1972. It contains a a train with three carriages, enough track to construct an circle and a signal post and switch.

The current value for a new and sealed Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch is estimated at $1,029, with an average annual growth of approximately 7%. Current used prices for Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch range from $119 to $161, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $134 for those in good overall condition.
Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch (set 181-1) is an extremely old and rare LEGO set. It has not been seen for sale online or in retail stores in good/new condition in over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the current estimated value of $1,029.25 may be much lower than its true value, assuming it can be found for sale. As this set was released in 1972, finding it sealed and in good condition is particularly challenging, likely driving its true value even higher.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 181 Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete whit stickers ans instruction no box $115.70
(US) Used - eBay listing for 181 Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch $118.76
(UK) Used - 100% Complete, parts in good condition. electrics tested and working. all 5x s... $119.96
(NL) Used - 100% complete and in great condition, with original instructions and no punch ... $165.20
(BE) Used - complete withe instructions no box. $176.40

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Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 228
Availability Retired
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Growth  +26367.1%
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Availability Retired
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171 Train Set without Motor

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 147
Availability Retired
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Retail $9.35
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Growth  +5627.3%
Annual growth 7.9%

170 Push-Along Play Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 93
Availability Retired
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Growth  +4445.5%
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131 Passenger Coach

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1972
Pieces 67
Availability Retired
131 LEGO Trains Passenger Coach
Retail $3.19
Value $304.13
Growth  +9433.9%
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
Value $301.67

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
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Growth  +5666.4%
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 $123.89
Growth  +2003.4%
Annual growth 5.9%

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Train Set with Motor, Signals and Shunting Switch Reviews

25 reviews
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BrickTrains-Sets
“The 181 train set with motor, signal, and shunting switch is a large Lego train set, with 148 pieces, of those being 4 wagons, which is the main train engine, the battery wagon, storage wagon, and Large tipper wagon. It also includes a signal piece as well, which sway back... More and forth when the train goes over it.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The 1972 LEGO Train Set 181 is a vintage set from the 4.5-volt era, featuring a battery-powered locomotive, flat car, hopper car, and shunting switch. The set's use of rare yellow window pieces adds a nostalgic touch, and although the signal switch is finicky, the overall performance is impressive.”
 

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, 7730 Electric Goods Train Set is the most valuable 4.5V / 12V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $5,459.
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