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LEGO 4551 Crocodile Locomotive is a vintage Trains set from 1991 valued at $984 for new and sealed sets, up 1867% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.68% since release. Used copies are valued between $190 and $234 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Crocodile Locomotive since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 4551 Crocodile Locomotive is a Trains 9V set released in 1991, containing 314 pieces and 1 minifigure. It models an articulated electric “crocodile” locomotive inspired by the Austrian Federal Railways, with pantographs and a central cab flanked by long hoods. The instructions include an alternate build, and a redesigned version of the locomotive appeared among the models in 10183 Hobby Trains. The Crocodile concept was later revisited in the Creator Expert line as 10277 Crocodile Locomotive.

A new and sealed Crocodile Locomotive is currently valued at around $984, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $195 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,044 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $969 to $1,041.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) very good box condition 1 seal loosened; sealed bags feel free to ask for pictures $960.05
-2.4%
(DE) 4551 Crocodile Locomotive MIB New Sealed Bags 9V Train 4558 Railway 9V $1,011.89
+2.9%
(DE) 4551 Crocodile Locomotive MIB NEW RARE 9V Train Legends 4558 Train 9V $1,046.78
+6.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set, with instructions ( (9/10) all stickers applied no box $196.62
(IT) Used - 4551 - CROCODILE LOCOMOTIVE 9V Train Vintage
$218.69
(CZ) Used - Very very nice conditions. Instructions also Ask for photos, if you want. $221.12

Minifigs

Crocodile Locomotive contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 5 other sets.
trn045
Railway Employee
Railway employee with 1 black leg - trn045
6 sets
Value $17.56

Related Sets

10277 Crocodile Locomotive

Theme / Subtheme Icons / Trains
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 1,271 / 2
Availability Retired
10277 LEGO Trains Crocodile Locomotive
Retail $99.99
Value $139.82
Growth  +39.8%
Annual growth 7.5%

10183 Hobby Trains

Theme / Subtheme Factory / Trains
Year 2007
Pieces 1,080
Availability Retired
10183 LEGO Factory Hobby Trains
Retail $99.99
Value $480.63
Growth  +380.7%
Annual growth 8.8%

Sets in Trains / 9V

4558 Metroliner

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 784 / 11
Availability Retired
4558 LEGO Trains Metroliner
Retail $139.99
Value $1,381.32
Growth  +886.7%
Annual growth 5.7%

4554 Metro Station

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 600 / 8
Availability Retired
4554 LEGO Trains Metro Station
Retail $72.00
Value $524.46
Growth  +628.4%
Annual growth 5.1%

4563 Load and Haul Railroad

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 476 / 3
Availability Retired
4563 LEGO Trains Load and Haul Railroad
Retail $119.99
Value $702.43
Growth  +485.4%
Annual growth 3.8%

4543 Railroad Tractor Flatbed

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 178 / 1
Availability Retired
4543 LEGO Trains Railroad Tractor Flatbed
Retail $21.99
Value $586.98
Growth  +2569.3%
Annual growth 6.6%

4536 Blue Hopper Car

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces 166
Availability Retired
4536 LEGO Trains Blue Hopper Car
Retail $14.99
Value $195.60
Growth  +1204.9%
Annual growth 4.5%

4539 Manual Level Crossing

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 110 / 1
Availability Retired
4539 LEGO Trains Manual Level Crossing
Retail $24.99
Value $290.59
Growth  +1062.8%
Annual growth 5.6%

4546 Road and Rail Maintenance

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 1
Availability Retired
4546 LEGO Trains Road and Rail Maintenance
Retail $9.99
Value $102.58
Growth  +926.8%
Annual growth 11.9%

4515 Straight Rails

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
4515 LEGO Trains Straight Rails
Retail $12.99
Value $63.22
Growth  +386.7%
Annual growth 4.7%

4520 Curved Rails

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
4520 LEGO Trains Curved Rails
Retail $12.99
Value $21.89
Growth  +68.5%
Annual growth 2.8%

4531 Manual Points with Track

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
4531 LEGO Trains Manual Points with Track
Retail $27.99
Value $59.99
Growth  +114.3%
Annual growth 2.0%

4548 Transformer and Speed Regulator

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 9V
Year 1991
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
4548 LEGO Trains Transformer and Speed Regulator
Retail $41.99
Value $111.78
Growth  +166.2%
Annual growth 3.5%

My Collection

Crocodile Locomotive Reviews

19 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
Austrian crocodile — “This is an imitation of the Austrian locomotive 1020. So the Santa Fe locomotives 10020 and 10133 are not the only ones that have a big brother in real life. Even the color scheme of the crocodile engine is like the one of the really existing original. However, in reality... More this engine also existed in green color. So it would have been nice if LEGO had also produced one in that color. But it is still a great set which looks fantastic!”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickTrains-Sets
“Besides the shallow resemblance of a crocodile, it is also modeled after a real life train, with the same name, but they usually come in a green color, hence the crocodile name. The set includes 314 pieces, including a minifigure. This would make a great addition to any Lego... More train track.”
Full review at bricktrains-sets.com

About Trains 9V

LEGO Trains is one of the longer running themes that dates back from 1966 and ran up until 2006. During its run there were multiple sets released running on various power platforms from 4.5volt, to 9 and 12 volt sets. Later in 2011 LEGO released additional train sets using RC and Power Functions controllers under different themes like City.

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/factory sealed value of $1,381.
Summary
Trains 9V Crocodile Locomotive set 4551 was released in September 1991, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Crocodile Locomotive sets are valued at $984, while used sets can be found for $195 in good condition.
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