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LEGO 7816 Shell Tanker Wagon is a vintage Trains set from 1980 valued at $249 for new and sealed sets, up 6129% from an original retail price of $3.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.00% since release. Used copies are valued between $48 and $63 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Shell Tanker Wagon since June 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 7816 Shell Tanker Wagon is a Trains 4.5V/12V set released in 1980, containing 120 pieces and 1 Shell worker minifigure. It builds a small Shell-branded tanker car with a blocky design typical of the period, intended as rolling stock for 4.5V and 12V train layouts. Also known as Shell Tanker, the model reflects the Shell color scheme used across several contemporary train sets. The set appeared in LEGO catalogs from 1980 through 1982.

A new and sealed Shell Tanker Wagon is currently valued at around $249, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other 4.5V / 12V sets. The average used price is $52 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $261 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $499 to $568.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) BrickLink store Prescribed Bricks $253.54
+2.0%
(US) NEW Lego TRAIN 4.5 V 7813 Shell Tanker Wagon Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$499.00
+100.8%
(DE) Railway Shell Tank Car 7816 NEW & ORIGINAL PACKAGING Rare $563.63
+126.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - 7816 Shell Tanker Wagon with Instructions 12V 4.5V Train Trains 7740 7750
$46.14
--11.5%
(DE) Used - 7816 Shell Tanker Wagon with Instructions 12V 4.5V Train Trains 7740 7750 7730
$56.95

Minifigs

Shell Tanker Wagon contains the following minifigs. All 2 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
pln154
Male
Minifigure wearing a red construction helmet, with a plain white torso, white arms, and blue legs - pln154
Exclusive
Value $10.69
shell014
Shell Worker
Classic Shell minifigure with blue legs and a red construction helmet - shell014
Exclusive
Value $9.83

Shell Service Vehicles Sets

1252 Shell Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 107 / 1
Availability Retired
1252 LEGO Shell Tanker
Retail $6.99
Value $106.30
Growth  +1420.7%
Annual growth 8.1%

7813 Shell Tanker Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1986
Pieces / Minifigs 121 / 1
Availability Retired
7813 LEGO Trains Shell Tanker Wagon
Retail $16.50
Value $230.89
Growth  +1299.3%
Annual growth 6.8%

6628 Shell Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Vehicles
Year 1981
Pieces 38
Availability Retired
6628 LEGO Shell Tow Truck
Retail $3.25
Value $132.93
Growth  +3990.2%
Annual growth 5.1%

604 Shell Service Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
604 LEGO Shell Service Car
Retail $2.99
Value $83.91
Growth  +2706.4%
Annual growth 5.3%

671 Shell Petrol Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 1
Availability Retired
671 LEGO Shell Petrol Tanker
Retail $6.95
Value $799.00
Growth  +11396.4%
Annual growth 8.6%

688 Shell Tanker

Theme LEGOLAND
Year 1973
Pieces 63
Availability Retired
688 LEGOLAND Shell Tanker
Retail $8.89
Value $117.95
Growth  +1226.8%
Annual growth 5.0%

621-2 Shell Tanker Truck

Theme / Subtheme LEGOLAND / Vehicle
Year 1970
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
621-2 LEGOLAND Shell Tanker Truck
Retail $3.49
Value $279.59
Growth  +7911.2%
Annual growth 5.7%

Sets in Trains / 4.5V / 12V

7740 Inter-City Passenger Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 786 / 10
Availability Retired
7740 LEGO Inter-City Passenger Train Set
Retail $159.99
Value $1,560.46
Growth  +875.3%
Annual growth 5.1%

7730 Electric Goods Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 512 / 2
Availability Retired
7730 LEGO Electric Goods Train Set
Retail $99.99
Value $6,030.18
Growth  +5930.8%
Annual growth 9.3%

7710 Push-Along Passenger Steam Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 447 / 5
Availability Retired
7710 LEGO Push-Along Passenger Steam Train
Retail $59.99
Value $971.99
Growth  +1520.3%
Annual growth 5.4%

7720 Diesel Freight Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 425 / 3
Availability Retired
7720 LEGO Diesel Freight Train Set
Retail $69.99
Value $399.99
Growth  +471.5%
Annual growth 3.6%

7822 Railway Station

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 384 / 3
Availability Retired
7822 LEGO Trains Railway Station
Retail $44.75
Value $3,484.30
Growth  +7686.1%
Annual growth 9.9%

7750 Steam Engine with Tender

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 263 / 2
Availability Retired
7750 LEGO Trains Steam Engine with Tender
Retail $75.00
Value $7,186.19
Growth  +9481.6%
Annual growth 6.8%

7820 Mail Van

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 212 / 2
Availability Retired
7820 LEGO Trains Mail Van
Retail $5.99
Value $224.56
Growth  +3648.9%
Annual growth 8.2%

7760 Diesel Shunter Locomotive

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 150 / 2
Availability Retired
7760 LEGO Trains Diesel Shunter Locomotive
Retail $29.99
Value $2,092.16
Growth  +6876.2%
Annual growth 5.1%

7818 Passenger Coach

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 114 / 2
Availability Retired
7818 LEGO Trains Passenger Coach
Retail $5.99
Value $314.49
Growth  +5150.3%
Annual growth 5.3%

7814 Crane Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 113 / 2
Availability Retired
7814 LEGO Trains Crane Wagon
Retail $4.87
Value $313.71
Growth  +6341.7%
Annual growth 4.6%

7810 Push-Along Steam Engine

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 97 / 1
Availability Retired
7810 LEGO Trains Push-Along Steam Engine
Retail $19.99
Value $377.69
Growth  +1789.4%
Annual growth 3.3%

7834 Level Crossing

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 91 / 1
Availability Retired
7834 LEGO Trains Level Crossing
Retail $29.99
Value $265.32
Growth  +784.7%
Annual growth 3.4%

7864 Transformer / Speed Controller 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 33
Availability Retired
7864 LEGO Trains Transformer / Speed Controller 12 V
Retail $65.99
Value $128.55
Growth  +94.8%
Annual growth 3.3%

7850 8 Straight Rails Grey 4.5 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 32
Availability Retired
7850 LEGO Trains 8 Straight Rails Grey 4.5 V
Retail $9.25
Value $34.88
Growth  +277.1%
Annual growth 2.9%

7851 8 Curved Rails Grey 4.5 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 32
Availability Retired
7851 LEGO Trains 8 Curved Rails Grey 4.5 V
Retail $9.25
Value $19.77
Growth  +113.7%
Annual growth 1.7%

7861 Lighting Set Electric 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
7861 LEGO Trains Lighting Set Electric 12 V
Retail $15.99
Value $71.65
Growth  +348.1%
Annual growth 2.1%

7860 Remote Controlled Signal 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
7860 LEGO Trains Remote Controlled Signal 12 V
Retail $29.99
Value $146.46
Growth  +388.4%
Annual growth 3.0%

7865 Motor Replacement Unit for Battery or Motor-Less Trains 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 19
Availability Retired
7865 LEGO Motor Replacement Unit for Battery or Motor-Less Trains 12 V
Retail $29.99
Value $280.53
Growth  +835.4%
Annual growth 2.8%

7856 Left and Right Manual Points with Electric Rails Grey 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
7856 LEGO Trains Left and Right Manual Points with Electric Rails Grey 12 V
Retail $19.99
Value $105.57
Growth  +428.1%
Annual growth 4.9%

7852 Left and Right Points Manual Grey 4.5 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 14
Availability Retired
7852 LEGO Trains Left and Right Points Manual Grey 4.5 V
Retail $11.99
Value $20.00
Growth  +66.8%
Annual growth 1.9%

7858 Remote Controlled Points Right 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
7858 LEGO Trains Remote Controlled Points Right 12 V
Retail $29.99
Value $87.90
Growth  +193.1%
Annual growth 1.7%

7859 Remote Controlled Points Left 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
7859 LEGO Trains Remote Controlled Points Left 12 V
Retail $29.99
Value $154.68
Growth  +415.8%
Annual growth 2.1%

7854 8 Straight Electric Rails Grey 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
7854 LEGO Trains 8 Straight Electric Rails Grey 12 V
Retail $7.99
Value $31.02
Growth  +288.2%
Annual growth 4.7%

7855 8 Curved Electric Rails Grey 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
7855 LEGO Trains 8 Curved Electric Rails Grey 12 V
Retail $7.99
Value $8.62
Growth  +7.9%
Annual growth 1.9%

7863 Remote Controlled Point Motor 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
7863 LEGO Trains Remote Controlled Point Motor 12 V
Retail $29.99
Value $113.33
Growth  +277.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

My Collection

Shell Tanker Wagon Reviews

16 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The set includes a white, red, yellow and black train, with Shell stickers on either side of the train. It also includes a Shell Worker.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“The build is sturdy and blocky. It looks recognizable, but nothing more. One of the least attractive train sets. Playability is close to zero, the set is just a bunch of mainly basic bricks. Maybe this was the reason why it had been dropped from the line-up very early.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickTrains-Sets
“The Lego 7816 Shell Tanker Wagon is another endorsement from the shell petrol company. It is a re selling, and remake of the 136: Tanker Wagon from 1975, but more up to date. The 7816 pays more attention to detail then the 136: Tanker Wagon, the Shell Company uses the colors... More red, white, and yellow.”
Full review at bricktrains-sets.com

About Trains 4.5V / 12V

In 1972 LEGO released the 4.5V and 12V train sets as part of the Blue Era which was named because of the rail color. These 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.

4.5V / 12V consists of 83 sets that ran from 1972 to 1986. As of today, 7750 Steam Engine with Tender is the most valuable 4.5V / 12V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $7,186.
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