LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad 4563-1
LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad (4563-1) is worth about $690 on the secondary market today, against a $288 retail price. It has 476 pieces, belongs to the Trains theme and was released in 1991. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4563-1
- Theme
- Trains
- Subtheme
- 9V
- Year
- 1991
- Pieces
- 476
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $288
- Market value
- $690
- Used value
- $168
- Released
- 1991
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad
Load N' Haul Railroad value by year
From $474 in 2016 to $688 in 2026 so far: +45%. Its highest year was 2024, at $723.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $688 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | $677 | −6.3% |
| 2024 | $723 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | $580 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | $587 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $571 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $554 | −4.3% |
| 2019 | $579 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $559 | +11.0% |
| 2017 | $504 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | $474 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $16 together, roughly 2% 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 Load N' Haul Railroad (4563-1) worth?
LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad is worth approximately $690 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad retired?
Yes — Load N' Haul Railroad (4563-1) 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 Load N' Haul Railroad gone up in value?
Yes. Load N' Haul Railroad launched at $288 and now trades around $690, an increase of 139.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Load N' Haul Railroad?
At its $288 retail price across 476 pieces, Load N' Haul Railroad works out to about $0.605 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Load N' Haul Railroad a good investment?
Load N' Haul Railroad currently trades 139.6% above its $288 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 Load N' Haul Railroad so expensive?
Load N' Haul Railroad was released in 1991 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.