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LEGO 7838 Freight Loading Depot is a Trains set from 1983 currently valued at $771 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $29.99, the set has gained 2472% in value since retiring in January 1985, with annual appreciation averaging 4.64%. On the used market, values range from $143 to $176 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Freight Loading Depot since June 2016. Medium accuracy
LEGO 7838-1 Freight Loading Depot, also known as Goods Loading Terminal, is a Trains 4.5V / 12V set released in 1983, containing 315 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set includes a freight loading depot with a cargo storage building, a crane, and an extra wagon for use with LEGO train layouts. It was designed as a loading station for handling goods and combines standard freight elements with several older mold types, including a crane bucket and tipper ends. The set also includes three trans-clear 1x4 bricks without inner tubes, a part variant more commonly associated with Space sets, and it appeared in LEGO catalogs from 1983 through 1985.

A new and sealed Freight Loading Depot is currently valued at around $771, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $147 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $807 within the next year. The set was available for 15 months, from October 1983 to January 1985.
Freight Loading Depot has become a rare set, as set 7838-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Freight Loading Depot was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 7838 Freight Loading Depot at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set with instructions. The instructions have some wear 6/10. Most of ... $131.25
(US) Used - eBay listing for 7838 Freight Loading Depot $132.37
(NL) Used, Complete Yes instruction (punch holes) | No box $133.71
(HU) Used - with instructions no box. Instructions in very good condition, no tears, creas... $139.54
(IT) Used - - Complete - With instruction - No spring $150.33
(AT) Used - 100% complete BL checked and sorted, very good quality parts, nothing yellowed... $157.50

Sets in Trains / 4.5V / 12V

7727 Freight Steam Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 570 / 2
Availability Retired
7727 LEGO Freight Steam Train Set
Retail $79.95
Value $1,023.40
Growth  +1180.1%
Annual growth 6.2%

7824 Railway Station

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 478 / 9
Availability Retired
7824 LEGO Trains Railway Station
Retail $44.75
Value $236.32
Growth  +428.1%
Annual growth 4.4%

7815 Passenger Carriage / Sleeper

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 228 / 2
Availability Retired
7815 LEGO Trains Passenger Carriage / Sleeper
Retail $12.50
Value $471.79
Growth  +3674.3%
Annual growth 4.6%

7866 Remote Controlled Road Crossing 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 191 / 1
Availability Retired
7866 LEGO Trains Remote Controlled Road Crossing 12 V
Retail $59.50
Value $722.50
Growth  +1114.3%
Annual growth 4.0%

7819 Postal Container Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 183 / 1
Availability Retired
7819 LEGO Trains Postal Container Wagon
Retail $10.50
Value $486.18
Growth  +4530.3%
Annual growth 4.9%

7755 Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 164 / 1
Availability Retired
7755 LEGO Trains Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive
Retail $49.99
Value $1,287.99
Growth  +2476.5%
Annual growth 4.7%

7821 Track & Lighting Maintenance Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
7821 LEGO Trains Track & Lighting Maintenance Wagon
Retail $7.50
Value $247.05
Growth  +3194.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

7867 4 Lighting Standards Electric 12 V

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces 52
Availability Retired
7867 LEGO Trains 4 Lighting Standards Electric 12 V
Retail $15.99
Value $166.08
Growth  +938.6%
Annual growth 6.8%

My Collection

Freight Loading Depot Reviews

37 reviews
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Brickset
“This is a little gem. It is not that big, but has great parts and an extra wagon (as the first one of only three grey era sets). Other parts like the crane bucket and the tipper ends were really old, even at time of release. But again, the set is missing the conducting... More rails. I cannot see the logic behind it, why some sets were equipped with them while others weren't.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickTrains-Sets
“The Lego 7838 Freight Loading Depot is similar to the 165: Cargo Station, except with a bigger crane. The sets have similar applications, but for different purposes. This set has a large crane that goes back and forth, to pick up pieces of coal, while the165 has a small... More crane that also, goes back and forth but can only hold small boxes. This set includes 315 pieces, and of those pieces it comes with a dump truck like wagon, and three minifigures. This would make a great installment to any Lego train track.”
Full review at bricktrains-sets.com
“In 1983, LEGO introduced a second wave of sets for the train system, replacing some sets from the first wave. As part of this second wave, LEGO introduced this freight loading depot, 7838. 7838 was available between 1983 and 1985, after which it was replaced by depots 7823... More and 7839.”
Full review at www.12v-grey.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 $6,957.
Summary
Trains 4.5V / 12V Freight Loading Depot set 7838 was released in October 1983, retailing for $30, but has since been retired. New, unopened Freight Loading Depot sets are valued at $771, while used sets can be found for $147.
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7838 Goods loading terminal. Wagon with 2 silos that tip to both sides. Crane that moves back and forth. 3 figures and control tower
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