LEGO Cargo Train 4512-1
LEGO Cargo Train (4512-1) is worth about $467 on the secondary market today, against a $234 retail price. It has 544 pieces, belongs to the World City theme and was released in 2003. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4512-1
- Theme
- World City
- Subtheme
- Trains
- Year
- 2003
- Pieces
- 544
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $234
- Market value
- $467
- Used value
- $227
- Released
- 2003
- Retirement
- Retired in 2005
Minifigures in LEGO Cargo Train
Cargo Train value by year
From $312 in 2016 to $490 in 2026 so far: +57%. Its highest year was 2023, at $520.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $490 | −2.2% |
| 2025 | $501 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $469 | −9.7% |
| 2023 | $520 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | $468 | −6.3% |
| 2021 | $499 | +22.8% |
| 2020 | $407 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $400 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | $372 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $360 | +15.4% |
| 2016 | $312 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $12 together, roughly 3% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Cargo Train (4512-1) worth?
LEGO Cargo Train is worth approximately $467 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Cargo Train retired?
Yes — Cargo Train (4512-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Cargo Train gone up in value?
Yes. Cargo Train launched at $234 and now trades around $467, an increase of 99.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Cargo Train?
At its $234 retail price across 544 pieces, Cargo Train works out to about $0.430 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Cargo Train a good investment?
Cargo Train currently trades 99.7% above its $234 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Cargo Train so expensive?
Cargo Train was released in 2003 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.