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Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing

Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing

161-1·Trains·1972·6 parts

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$31.35
New Avg
$200.62
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About Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing

Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing (161-1) is a LEGO Trains set from 1972 valued at $31.35 on BrickLink. It contains 6 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $200.62 vs $31.35 used — a 540% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Parts (6)

Sticker Sheet for Set 161 - (003440)
Sticker Sheet for Set 161 - (003440)
Train Direction Switch - 4.5V 2 x 3
Train Direction Switch - 4.5V 2 x 3
×2
Train Battery Box Car with Two Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Blue and Red Magnets, Red Wheels, and Blue Roof
Train Battery Box Car with Two Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Blue and Red Magnets, Red Wheels, and Blue Roof
Train Signal Circuit-Breaker Bar
Train Signal Circuit-Breaker Bar
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with two Blue 2-prong connectors, 11 Studs Long
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with two Blue 2-prong connectors, 11 Studs Long
Train Signal Post
Train Signal Post

Common questions about Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing

How much is LEGO Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing (161-1) worth?

Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing sells for an average of $31.35 used and $200.62 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

Is LEGO Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing (161-1) retired?

Yes, Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing was released in 1972 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Battery Wagon with Signal and Direction - Changing set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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