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LEGO 7820 Mail Van is a vintage Trains set from 1980 valued at $230 for new and sealed sets, up 3748% from an original retail price of $5.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.26% since release. Used copies are valued between $92 and $119 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mail Van since June 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 7820 Mail Van is a Trains set in the 4.5V/12V subtheme released in 1980, containing 212 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set builds a postal rail van with two compartments, including a crew area and a cargo hold with a mail-sorting table. It features red shed-style side doors for access and is built on the large 6x28 train base, compatible with 12V-era rolling stock. The model appeared in LEGO catalogs from 1980 through 1982.

A new and sealed Mail Van is currently valued at around $230, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is higher than other 4.5V / 12V sets. The average used price is $99 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $248 within the next year.
Mail Van is a relatively rare vintage set. We have not seen set 7820-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Mail Van was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 7820 Mail Van at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - 7820 - 1 Train Mail Van / Post Car from 1980 100% Complete + Instructions
$87.18
-12.3%
(TH) Used - 100 % complete, no instruction, no box $100.00
(NL) Used - 100% Complete set, with all pieces and minifigures. Pieces are sorted by color... $104.99
(US) Used - 7820 Mail Van Wagon Train Complete with Box and Instructions
$130.00
(DE) Used - 7820 Wagon Mail Van Railway Train Car Train 4.5V from 1980
$136.95

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 $1,579.36
Growth  +887.2%
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 $6,140.69
Growth  +6041.3%
Annual growth 9.4%

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 $921.22
Growth  +1435.6%
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 $405.10
Growth  +478.8%
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 $2,897.17
Growth  +6374.1%
Annual growth 9.5%

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 $6,295.79
Growth  +8294.4%
Annual growth 6.4%

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 $1,972.50
Growth  +6477.2%
Annual growth 4.8%

7816 Shell Tanker Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 120 / 1
Availability Retired
7816 LEGO Trains Shell Tanker Wagon
Retail $3.99
Value $243.19
Growth  +5995.0%
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 $366.00
Growth  +6010.2%
Annual growth 5.0%

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 $317.91
Growth  +6427.9%
Annual growth 4.4%

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 $385.37
Growth  +1827.8%
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 $326.18
Growth  +987.6%
Annual growth 3.6%

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 $152.30
Growth  +130.8%
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 $33.12
Growth  +258.1%
Annual growth 2.8%

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 $22.13
Growth  +139.2%
Annual growth 1.9%

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 $84.59
Growth  +429.0%
Annual growth 2.4%

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 $242.18
Growth  +707.5%
Annual growth 3.6%

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 $293.71
Growth  +879.4%
Annual growth 2.9%

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 $89.44
Growth  +347.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

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 $106.66
Growth  +255.7%
Annual growth 1.9%

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 $150.16
Growth  +400.7%
Annual growth 2.3%

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 $43.77
Growth  +447.8%
Annual growth 4.3%

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 $8.59
Growth  +7.5%
Annual growth 2.1%

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 $99.86
Growth  +233.0%
Annual growth 2.8%

My Collection

Mail Van Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
The first big mail van — “This wagon is the third set from 1980 that comes with the big 6x28 train baseplate. The sliding doors were not invented yet, so Lego had to find another solution. Instead, they used the "shed style" doors for loading the freight, and this doesn't look too bad. This wagon is... More nothing special, but it can be used in different ways. Add it to a 7740 (in the pre-7819 era). Or buy two of them, take a 7750 and create a new train (this option is shown in some contemporary ads).”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickTrains-Sets
“The 7830 Mail Van is a attachment to any 4.5/12 volt line train. This particular set is interesting, first off it is it’s shape, it is a lot longer than some wagons at the time, but is the same size as more modern train wagons we have today. The Mail van includes 212 pieces,... More of those pieces it comes with two worker minifigures. This would make a nice festive flare to any Lego Train Track.”
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 $6,296.
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