LEGO 396 Thatcher Perkins Locomotive is a vintage Hobby Set set from 1976 valued at $291 for new and sealed sets, up 1354% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.50% 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 $291, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $223 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $307 within the next year.
Thatcher Perkins Locomotive (396-1) 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 $290.73 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1976, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 396 Thatcher Perkins Locomotive at this time.