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LEGO 1983 / Trains / 4.5V / 12V Sets

In 1983, LEGO released 9 Trains 4.5V / 12V sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $311, today those sets are valued around $5,617, a growth of 1708%.
Most valuable 1983 LEGO Trains 4.5V / 12V set
7755 Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive $1,400.26
Highest growth 1983 Trains 4.5V / 12V set
7819 Postal Container Wagon +4204.57%
Largest 1983 LEGO Trains 4.5V / 12V set
7727 Freight Steam Train Set 570 pieces
Most owned 1983 Trains 4.5V / 12V set
7824 Railway Station
9 sets

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 $1,209.61
Growth  +1413.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

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 $1,400.26
Growth  +2701.1%
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 $403.55
Growth  +3128.4%
Annual growth 8.4%

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 $451.98
Growth  +4204.6%
Annual growth 4.4%

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 $240.00
Growth  +3100.0%
Annual growth 6.3%

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 $227.90
Growth  +409.3%
Annual growth 4.5%

7838 Freight Loading Depot

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V / 12V
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 315 / 3
Availability Retired
7838 LEGO Trains Freight Loading Depot
Retail $29.99
Value $789.06
Growth  +2531.1%
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 $735.38
Growth  +1135.9%
Annual growth 3.9%

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 $159.25
Growth  +895.9%
Annual growth 6.5%

Year Pricing

Retail
$310.67   (for all 9 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$5,616.99
Growth
+1708.02%
Annual growth
+4.45%
Used
Value
$1,324.82

1983 Set Lifespans

The average lifespan of a 1983 Trains set is 35 months where 7867 4 Lighting Standards Electric 12 V had the longest lifespan of 75 months.
4 Lighting Standards Electric 12 V
Freight Loading Depot
Remote Controlled Road Crossing 12 V
Average (35 months)
Lifespan in months
0
37
75

Community Stats

The following are the top 9 most owned 1983 Trains 4.5V / 12V sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Railway Station
#2Remote Controlled Road Crossing 12 V
#34 Lighting Standards Electric 12 V
#4Postal Container Wagon
#5Freight Loading Depot
#6Passenger Carriage / Sleeper
#7Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive
#8Freight Steam Train Set
#9Track & Lighting Maintenance Wagon

About LEGO Trains 4.5V / 12V

4512V covers the LEGO trains of the 4.5 V and 12 V systems from the 1970s and 1980s. The 4.5 V trains ran on batteries carried in a wagon or tender, while the 12 V trains drew power from conductor rails laid between the running rails, fed by a transformer with a speed control. Until 1980 the track was blue, which gave these years the name of the Blue Era.
1983 LEGO Sets
In 1983, LEGO refined its mainstays. Castle expanded with knight and soldier assortments that hinted at emerging factions, Town added civic infrastructure and vehicles, and DUPLO broadened early-years play. The 12V Train system gained more rolling stock and control elements, boosting realism.