LEGO 396 Thatcher Perkins Locomotive is a vintage Hobby Set set from 1976 valued at $286 for new and sealed sets, up 1331% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.47% since release. On the used market, values range from $84 to $318 based on condition.
LEGO 396 Thatcher Perkins Locomotive is a Hobby Set released in 1976, containing 438 pieces. The model depicts the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad No. 147 “Thatcher Perkins,” a 4-6-0 steam locomotive built in 1863 at the B&O Mount Clare Shops, and the set was co-branded with the Thatcher Perkins name. It was distributed only in Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
The set features specialized steam locomotive elements, including the Black Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Steam Engine Cylinder, Flat Surfaces, and the Red Train Steam Drive Rod Holder, along with spoked train wheels that were last produced in 1976. Its instructions were printed on a fold-out sheet that also serves as a poster, with one side showing the build steps and the other the completed model.
A new and sealed Thatcher Perkins Locomotive is currently valued at around $286, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $223 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $302 within the next year.
Thatcher Perkins Locomotive has become a rare vintage set, as set 396-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate.
The last brand new Thatcher Perkins Locomotive was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 396 Thatcher Perkins Locomotive at this time.