LEGO 4546 Trains Road and Rail Maintenance

Name: LEGO Trains Road and Rail Maintenance
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 4546-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (18 reviews)

LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance is a vintage Trains set from 1991 valued at $148 for new and sealed sets, up 1378% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 12.39% since release. Used copies are valued between $24 and $30 depending on condition.

Road and Rail Maintenance Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Road and Rail Maintenance since November 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance is a Trains 9V set released in 1991, containing 77 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a road-rail maintenance vehicle that can operate on 9V track or on roads using its standard wheels. The model represents a track service truck used for rail upkeep. In some regional catalogs it was listed as “Rail and Road Combi-Vehicle,” and the concept also appears under the name “Road N’ Rail Repair.”

A new, sealed Road and Rail Maintenance is worth around $148 today. It has grown about 12.4% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 2% higher a year from now. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $125 to $167.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Road and Rail Maintenance from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly	$125.00 -15.4%
	(US) eBay listing for Road and Rail Maintenance	$143.24 -3.0%
	(US) Road and Rail Maintenance from BrickLink seller bader	$175.00 +18.5%

For Sale (Used)

	(ES) Used - with all parts 8/10 original instructions 7/10 with some numbers written on it...	$23.54
	(DE) Used - 4546 - Road And Rail Maintenance 9V Railway 100% complete - Selection - Origin...	$27.70
	(NL) Used - Preloved, 100% complete with instructions, no box.	$28.78
	(PT) Used - 100% Complete in good used condition Pieces in good condition. All stickers ap...	$29.40
	(NL) Used - Complete set in very good condition. With instructions in very good condition,...	$33.04

Road and Rail Maintenance Minifigs

Road and Rail Maintenance contains 1 minifigure. Railway Worker is also included in 1 other set.

Compared with other 9V sets

Why does Road and Rail Maintenance rank among the strongest 9V sets? Mostly because most sets below it cost more than twice as much at launch.

#8 of 66

By growth since retail, +1,378%

+57%+1,923%

In the top quarter of the group.

$1.92 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$1.92

Typical

$1.17

About 65% above the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	4543 Railroad Tractor Flatbed	1991	+1,923%
2	4551 Crocodile Locomotive	1991	+1,627%
3	10133 Burlington Northern Santa Fe BNSF Locomotive	2005	+1,546%
8	4546 Road and Rail Maintenance	1991	+1,378%

Road and Rail Maintenance Questions

How much is the Road and Rail Maintenance set worth?

A new, sealed copy of Road and Rail Maintenance is worth about $148 today. Its value has climbed 33% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $25.

Can you still buy LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance from LEGO?

No. LEGO no longer makes Road and Rail Maintenance. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Road and Rail Maintenance has gained 1,378% on its original retail price of $9.99, about 12.4% a year. That beats the 9V average of 4.7% a year by a clear margin.

Will LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Next year's forecast for Road and Rail Maintenance is $150, about 2% more than today. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance?

The set contains 77 pieces, or $0.13 per piece at retail, with 1 minifigure: Railway Worker. Railway Worker is valued at about $11.

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Set Details

Set number

4546-1

Name

Road and Rail Maintenance

Theme

Trains

Subtheme

Year

1991

Released

September 1991

Availability

Retired

Pieces

77 (PPP $0.13)

Minifigs

1 (Value $11.01)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.99

New/Sealed

Value

$147.67

Growth

+1378.18%

Annual growth

+12.39% Decreasing

Rolling growth

+1.76% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

32.64%

1-year growth

+1.61% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+3.66% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$25.25

Range

$23.54 - $30.30

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Typical price

$147.67

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Lowest price

$125.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$147.67

1 year forecast

$150.05+1.61%

5 year forecast

$173.25+17.32%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance at about $173.25 in five years. That is among the weaker outlooks of all sets.

Insights

Released in 1991 and long retired, Road and Rail Maintenance (4546) is an early 9V Trains utility set that draws continued interest from train completionists, and sealed copies are scarce; its niche maintenance subject and modest scale limit upside compared with flagship locomotives.

Set Facts

In some catalogs such as in Europe and the UK it was displayed as "Rail and Road Combi-Vehicle". The rail digger is actually officially called "Road N' Rail Repair".
Road and Rail Maintenance was designed by LEGO designer Torben Plagborg.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$9.99

Australia

$15.99

Barcodes

UPC

042884045463

Road and Rail Maintenance Reviews

18 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Brickset

“The early 1990's brought a number of small sets for the Train theme, and most of which are now quite hard to find even on ebay. One of the earliest however is '4546' - a Road and Rail Maintenance vehicle that sports small model which can be run on either 9v track or, thanks... More to its wheels, on the road.”

Full review at brickset.com

Eurobricks

“The truck is used to keep the tracks clean and detect any track irregularities and point malfunctions. Unfortunately, LEGO did not immediately release the Road N' Rail Repair digger with the truck. That might have triggered quite some LEGO cities to replace the 12V rails by... More the new 9V system much sooner. But well, when the rail and road digger was finally released, a lot of LEGO railroad officials decided to put it to good use, both for the older 12V tracks and newer 9V railroads.”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

BrickTrains-Sets

“The Lego 4546 Road and Rail Maintenance is just a vehicle addition to the Train set. It doesn’t run on any track at all, it is a Lego truck with a minifigure, and cleaning material. The set includes 77 pieces, and would make a great addition to any Lego Train Set.”

Full review at bricktrains-sets.com

Subtheme Analysis

Trains / 9V

Sets

Years

1991 - 2006

Annual growth

+4.74% (this set +12.39%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Road and Rail Maintenance currently ranks #27 out of the top most owned sets in Trains 9V.

#1Straight Rails

#2Curved Rails

#3Manual Points with Track

#4Santa Fe Super Chief

#5Santa Fe Cars Set II

#27Road and Rail Maintenance

#28Manual Level Crossing

#29Cargo Station

About Trains 9V

The 9 V system ran from 1991 to 2006 and is still a favourite with LEGO train fans. The rails have metal tops that carry the current from a speed regulator to a motor under the locomotive, so trains could run without batteries for as long as they stayed on the track. It started with 4558 Metroliner in 1991.

9V consists of 67 sets that ran from 1991 to 2006. As of today, 4558 Metroliner is the most valuable 9V set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,989.

Summary

Trains 9V Road and Rail Maintenance set 4546 was released in September 1991, retailing for $10, but has since been retired. New, unopened Road and Rail Maintenance sets are valued at $148, while used sets can be found for $25 in good condition.

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Rail and Road Combi-Vehicle with magnet attachment for connection to the train.


	4558 Metroliner Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 784 / 11 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay BrickLink	Retail $139.99 Value $1,989.17 Growth +1320.9% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	4554 Metro Station Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 600 / 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $72.00 Value $522.06 Growth +625.1% Annual growth 5.2% I own this set I want this set

	4563 Load and Haul Railroad Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 476 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay BrickLink	Retail $119.99 Value $676.89 Growth +464.1% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	4551 Crocodile Locomotive Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 314 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $49.99 Value $863.21 Growth +1626.8% Annual growth 6.2% I own this set I want this set

	4543 Railroad Tractor Flatbed Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 178 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $21.99 Value $444.90 Growth +1923.2% Annual growth 5.8% I own this set I want this set

	4536 Blue Hopper Car Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces 166 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $14.99 Value $189.53 Growth +1164.4% Annual growth 4.2% I own this set I want this set

	4539 Manual Level Crossing Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 110 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $24.99 Value $410.92 Growth +1544.3% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	4515 Straight Rails Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $12.99 Value $60.00 Growth +361.9% Annual growth 4.8% I own this set I want this set

	4520 Curved Rails Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay BrickLink	Retail $12.99 Value $20.42 Growth +57.2% Annual growth 2.9% I own this set I want this set

	4531 Manual Points with Track Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $27.99 Value $59.99 Growth +114.3% Annual growth 2.7% I own this set I want this set

	4548 Transformer and Speed Regulator Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V Year 1991 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $41.99 Value $114.17 Growth +171.9% Annual growth 3.3% I own this set I want this set

4546 LEGO Trains Road and Rail Maintenance

Road and Rail Maintenance Value (New/Sealed)

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Road and Rail Maintenance Minifigs

Compared with other 9V sets

Sets in Trains / 9V

4558 Metroliner

4554 Metro Station

4563 Load and Haul Railroad

4551 Crocodile Locomotive

4543 Railroad Tractor Flatbed

4536 Blue Hopper Car

4539 Manual Level Crossing

4515 Straight Rails

4520 Curved Rails

4531 Manual Points with Track

4548 Transformer and Speed Regulator