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183 LEGO Train Set with Motor and Signal
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Train Set with Motor and Signal since January 1976. Medium accuracy
LEGO 183 Train Set with Motor and Signal was a 194 piece Trains set released in 1976. It features a motorized train with a red locomotive, a black cargo car labeled "International Transport," a blue crane car, and a rail track.

The current value for a new and sealed Train Set with Motor and Signal is estimated at $759, with an average annual growth of approximately 8%. Current used prices for Train Set with Motor and Signal range from $133 to $352, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $276 for those in good overall condition.
Train Set with Motor and Signal is a relatively rare set, as we have not seen set 183-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets in over 6 months. The current value of this set might be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Train Set with Motor and Signal was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 183 Train Set with Motor and Signal at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (BE) Used - -complete but sign post has been glued and tip from crane hook is broken off-w... $123.20
(US) Used - eBay listing for 183 Train Set with Motor and Signal $274.24
(DE) Used - --the set is complete with nice building instructions and a very nice box. The... $277.01

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Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
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Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1976
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157 Curved Track

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1976
Pieces 25
Availability Retired
157 LEGO Trains Curved Track
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Growth  +72.7%
Annual growth 4.6%

159 Straight Track with Crossing

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
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Pieces 25
Availability Retired
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Growth  +158.1%
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My Collection

Train Set with Motor and Signal Reviews

41 reviews
4.8
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BrickTrains-Sets
“The Lego 183 set with motor and signal is a train set that contains 194 pieces, and of those 194 pieces it came with a whole track worth of rails, and three train wagons. Of those three train wagons, there is the freight train like engine, the newly implemented 4.5 battery... More wagon, and a crane car. In my opinion, I think the set is to big, and really bulky to be a train set.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“LEGO Set 183 is a vintage train from 1976, featuring a distinct red locomotive and a battery-powered system that can be converted to 12V. It includes a signal, a wrecker car, and simple track pieces for an oval layout.”
 

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 $5,529.
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