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LEGO 1969 / Trains / 4.5V Sets

In 1969, LEGO released 13 Trains 4.5V sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $116, today those sets are valued around $9,617, a growth of 8209%.
Most valuable 1969 LEGO Trains 4.5V set
138 Electronic Train $2,183.22
Highest growth 1969 Trains 4.5V set
122 Loco and Tender +17047.47%
Largest 1969 LEGO Trains 4.5V set
127 Complete Train with 3 Wagons 575 pieces
Most owned 1969 Trains 4.5V set
158 Railroad Crossing Gate
13 sets

101 4.5V Battery Case

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Availability Retired
101 LEGO Trains 4.5V Battery Case
Retail $1.50
Value $44.90
Growth  +2893.3%
Annual growth 3.7%

118-3 Sears Motorized Freight or Passenger Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 451
Availability Retired
118-3 LEGO Sears Motorized Freight or Passenger Train
Retail $19.99
Value $1,702.99
Growth  +8419.2%
Annual growth 8.1%

120 Complete Freight Train Set with Tipper Trucks

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 175
Availability Retired
120 LEGO Complete Freight Train Set with Tipper Trucks
Retail $14.00
Value $787.22
Growth  +5523.0%
Annual growth 7.3%

122 Loco and Tender

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 102
Availability Retired
122 LEGO Trains Loco and Tender
Retail $9.50
Value $1,629.01
Growth  +17047.5%
Annual growth 6.9%

123 Passenger Coach

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 98
Availability Retired
123 LEGO Trains Passenger Coach
Retail $2.75
Value $346.82
Growth  +12511.6%
Annual growth 8.9%

124 Goods Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 56
Availability Retired
124 LEGO Trains Goods Wagon
Retail $2.75
Value $394.20
Growth  +14234.5%
Annual growth 7.6%

125 Tipping Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 20
Availability Retired
125 LEGO Trains Tipping Wagon
Retail $1.50
Value $77.42
Growth  +5061.3%
Annual growth 7.2%

127 Complete Train with 3 Wagons

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 575
Availability Retired
127 LEGO Complete Train with 3 Wagons
Retail $8.99
Value $1,031.64
Growth  +11375.4%
Annual growth 8.7%

138 Electronic Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 111
Availability Retired
138 LEGO Electronic Train
Retail $26.50
Value $2,183.22
Growth  +8138.6%
Annual growth 8.1%

139 Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 13
Availability Retired
139 LEGO Trains Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop
Retail $12.38
Value $917.49
Growth  +7311.1%
Annual growth 12.0%

139A Electronic Control Unit Forward and Stop

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Availability Retired
139A LEGO Trains Electronic Control Unit Forward and Stop
Retail $9.88
Value $361.56
Growth  +3559.5%
Annual growth 4.2%

157-2 Automatic Direction Changer

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
157-2 LEGO Trains Automatic Direction Changer
Retail $2.50
Value $39.58
Growth  +1483.2%
Annual growth 5.3%

158 Railroad Crossing Gate

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1969
Pieces 9
Availability Retired
158 LEGO Trains Railroad Crossing Gate
Retail $3.50
Value $101.06
Growth  +2787.4%
Annual growth 6.1%

Year Pricing

Retail
$115.74   (for all 13 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$9,617.11
Growth
+8209.24%
Annual growth
+6.92%

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1969 Trains 4.5V sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Railroad Crossing Gate
#2Passenger Coach
#3Goods Wagon
#4Tipping Wagon
#5Complete Freight Train Set with Tipper Trucks
#64.5V Battery Case
#7Loco and Tender
#8Electronic Train
#9Complete Train with 3 Wagons
#10Electronic Control Unit Forward, Backward and Stop

About LEGO Trains 4.5V

The LEGO 4.5V train theme ran from 1966 until 1971 and contained 39 sets in all. The 4.5V trains used to be the voltage standard for the first electric LEGO components where the power came from a battery box with 3x 1.5V batteries.
1969 LEGO Sets
1969 saw the launch of the DUPLO system, introducing double-sized bricks for preschoolers and opening a new age group for LEGO play. The company’s workforce surpassed 800 employees as sales and exports climbed. Trains advanced with new red spoked wheels, and LEGO Futura—an R&D division focused on concept development—was established in Billund. By this time, LEGO’s shift from cellulose acetate to ABS plastic was nearly complete, ensuring stronger and more colorfast bricks.