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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 Freight Loading Depot was a 315 piece Trains set with 3 minifigs released in 1983. It includes a small loading station for trains and has a crane, and an extra wagon. The current value for a new and sealed Freight Loading Depot is estimated at $791 with an average yearly gain of about 6%. The current used prices for Freight Loading Depot can be found in the range of $103 and $147 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $123 if it is in good overall condition.
Freight Loading Depot is a pretty rare set these days as we have not seen set 7838-1 currently for sale online or in retail in new and good condition in over one year. The current value of this set might be slightly higher then what we have estimated at this time. The last brand new Freight Loading Depot seen was sold on ebay.com.

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 $1,235.64
Growth  1445.5%
Annual growth 6.9%

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 $297.03
Growth  563.8%
Annual growth 4.8%

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 $897.51
Growth  7080.1%
Annual growth 5.8%

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 $538.01
Growth  804.2%
Annual growth 2.9%

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 $536.34
Growth  5008.0%
Annual growth 6.7%

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 $1,721.31
Growth  3343.3%
Annual growth 6.0%

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
Value $135.57

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 $134.06
Growth  738.4%
Annual growth 5.4%
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My Collection

Freight Loading Depot Reviews

37 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
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

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 $6,646.
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 $791, while used sets can be found for $123.
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