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LEGO 5079 Change-Over Unit 12V is a vintage Service Packs set from 1989 valued at $25 for new and sealed sets, up 724% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.75% since release. On the used market, values range from $22 to $27 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Change-Over Unit 12V since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5079 Change-Over Unit 12V is a Service Packs Trains set released in 1989, containing 1 piece. It includes a light gray 12V remote control switch motor (4 x 8 x 1 2/3, deep middle hole) intended as a replacement or add-on component for the 12V train system. The motor connects to the 12V control setup to actuate track switch points remotely, enabling automated changeovers on compatible layouts. This service pack supported maintenance and expansion of LEGO’s 12V “gray era” train infrastructure.

A new and sealed Change-Over Unit 12V is currently valued at around $25, with annual growth of 6.8% that is expected to level off to around 1.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $21 to $28. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $25 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) BrickLink store New Old Sets $19.99
-18.9%
(NL) BrickLink store Partsnbricks $21.58
-12.4%
(NL) New in sealed service bag $26.03
+5.6%
(DE) BrickLink store AlterHort $27.76
+12.7%
(HU) BrickLink store Buddhabar $29.50
+19.7%

Sets in Service Packs / Trains

5077 Sliding Gates and Rails

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
5077 LEGO Trains Sliding Gates and Rails
Retail $1.10
Value $24.23
Growth  +2102.7%
Annual growth 8.7%

5080 Remote Control for Points 12V

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5080 LEGO Trains Remote Control for Points 12V
Retail $9.99
Value $14.83
Growth  +48.4%
Annual growth 1.1%

5081 Remote Control for Signal 12V

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5081 LEGO Trains Remote Control for Signal 12V
Retail $6.99
Value $46.45
Growth  +564.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

5082 Flashlight Unit 12V

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5082 LEGO Trains Flashlight Unit 12V
Retail $6.99
Value $35.55
Growth  +408.6%
Annual growth 3.2%

5083 Remote Control for Crossing 12V

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5083 LEGO Trains Remote Control for Crossing 12V
Retail $6.99
Value $19.12
Growth  +173.5%
Annual growth 2.8%

5084 Lighting Bricks 12V for Signals

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5084 LEGO Trains Lighting Bricks 12V for Signals
Retail $1.99
Value $26.85
Growth  +1249.2%
Annual growth 4.1%

5085 Insulating Track Plus Socket 12V Isolating Rail

Theme / Subtheme Service Packs / Trains
Year 1989
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5085 LEGO Trains Insulating Track Plus Socket 12V Isolating Rail
Retail $1.99
Value $15.72
Growth  +689.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

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About Service Packs Trains

The LEGO Trains Service Packs theme was a series of supplementary sets tailored for the LEGO Trains line. Available mainly during the 1980s and 1990s, these packs supplied extra train-related parts, track sections, and accessories. Rather than complete train sets, they provided specific components, allowing users to expand their train layouts, replace missing pieces, or modify existing models.

Trains consists of 39 sets that ran from 1980 to 1996. As of today, 1106 Battery Tender for Trains is the most valuable Trains set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $160.
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