LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set 5554-1
LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set (5554-1) is worth about $141 on the secondary market today, against a $46 retail price. It has 61 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5554-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- Thomas & Friends
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 61
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $46
- Market value
- $141
- Used value
- $44
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Minifigures in LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set
Thomas Load and Carry Train Set value by year
From $135 in 2016 to $132 in 2026 so far: −2%. Its highest year was 2019, at $277.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $132 | −3.1% |
| 2025 | $137 | −3.9% |
| 2024 | $142 | −14.5% |
| 2023 | $166 | +10.2% |
| 2022 | $151 | −9.9% |
| 2021 | $167 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | $169 | −39.0% |
| 2019 | $277 | +51.1% |
| 2018 | $184 | +15.3% |
| 2017 | $159 | +17.8% |
| 2016 | $135 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $41 together, roughly 29% of the set's value — high for Duplo sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set (5554-1) worth?
LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set is worth approximately $141 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set retired?
Yes — Thomas Load and Carry Train Set (5554-1) 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 Thomas Load and Carry Train Set gone up in value?
Yes. Thomas Load and Carry Train Set launched at $46 and now trades around $141, an increase of 206.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Thomas Load and Carry Train Set?
At its $46 retail price across 61 pieces, Thomas Load and Carry Train Set works out to about $0.754 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Thomas Load and Carry Train Set a good investment?
Thomas Load and Carry Train Set currently trades 206.3% above its $46 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 Thomas Load and Carry Train Set so expensive?
Thomas Load and Carry Train Set was released in 2005 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.