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LEGO 706 Rail Contact Wires is a vintage Trains set from 1969 valued at $26 for new and sealed sets, up 3364% from an original retail price of $0.75. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.89% since release. On the used market, values range from $14 to $17 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Rail Contact Wires since October 2019. Very high accuracy
LEGO 706-1 Rail Contact Wires is a Trains 12V accessory set released in 1969, containing 1 piece. The set consists of a 97 cm wire with a connection base that links the track to the train and completes the electrical circuit used to power the train. It was part of LEGO's early 12V train system and was intended for use with electric track layouts from that period.

A new and sealed Rail Contact Wires is currently valued at around $26, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $28 within the next year. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) NEW, but box partly open and with damages. See original pictures $18.85
-27.4%
(NO) BrickLink store CF Bricks $30.30
+16.6%

Contained In Sets

707-2 12V Train Replacement Parts Retailer Pack

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Availability Retired
707-2 LEGO 12V Train Replacement Parts Retailer Pack
Retail $99.50
Value $957.95
Growth  +862.8%
Annual growth 4.1%

Sets in Trains / 12V

720-2 Train with 12V Electric Motor

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 369
Availability Retired
720-2 LEGO Train with 12V Electric Motor
Retail $24.50
Value $879.49
Growth  +3489.8%
Annual growth 6.5%

721 Steam Locomotive

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 126
Availability Retired
721 LEGO Trains Steam Locomotive
Retail $11.50
Value $793.14
Growth  +6796.9%
Annual growth 5.1%

702 12V Motor with Accessories Pack

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
702 LEGO Trains 12V Motor with Accessories Pack
Retail $7.25
Value $233.37
Growth  +3118.9%
Annual growth 3.6%

750 8 Straight 12V Conducting Rails

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
750 LEGO Trains 8 Straight 12V Conducting Rails
Retail $1.49
Value $20.56
Growth  +1279.9%
Annual growth 2.7%

751 8 Curved 12V Conducting Rails

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
751 LEGO Trains 8 Curved 12V Conducting Rails
Retail $1.49
Value $11.66
Growth  +682.6%
Annual growth 3.0%

753 Automatic Right Electric Switch

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 5
Availability Retired
753 LEGO Trains Automatic Right Electric Switch
Retail $4.75
Value $80.93
Growth  +1603.8%
Annual growth 4.8%

754 Automatic Left Electric Switch

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 5
Availability Retired
754 LEGO Trains Automatic Left Electric Switch
Retail $4.75
Value $86.50
Growth  +1721.1%
Annual growth 5.2%

705 Motor Bushings

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
705 LEGO Trains Motor Bushings
Retail $0.50
Value $5.82
Growth  +1064.0%
Annual growth 3.9%

704 12V Sleeper Track Contacts

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
704 LEGO Trains 12V Sleeper Track Contacts
Retail $0.75
Value $31.15
Growth  +4053.3%
Annual growth 6.2%

703 12V Replacement Motor

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
703 LEGO Trains 12V Replacement Motor
Retail $2.25
Value $43.73
Growth  +1843.6%
Annual growth 5.3%

740-2 12V Transformer for 220V Pack

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 12V
Year 1969
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
740-2 LEGO Trains 12V Transformer for 220V Pack
Retail $12.50
Value $44.68
Growth  +257.4%
Annual growth 2.3%

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Rail Contact Wires Reviews

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“The Rail connect wires are just that, wires that connect the circuit between the track and the train. The rail connect wires are about 97 cm wire, and a connection base. This is also like Lego 704 sleeper track contacts, and 705 Motor brushings.”
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About Trains 12V

In 1969 LEGO released the 12 volt train sets as part of the Blue Era which was named because of the rail color. These 12V train sets used additional conductor rails mounted between the standard 4.5V rails and 12V motors contained in the same housings as the 4.5V motors, but with additional metal contacts attached to the bottom of the housings.

12V consists of 17 sets that ran from 1969 to 1970. As of today, 722-2 12V Electric Train with 2 Wagons is the most valuable 12V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,250.
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