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Train Cars

Train Cars

2126-1·Trains·1997·5 minifigs·115 parts

Used Avg
$164.33
New Avg
$333.15
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About Train Cars

Train Cars (2126-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1997, currently averaging $164.33 used on BrickLink. It comes with 5 minifigures worth a combined $13.88. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 115 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 8% of this set's value ($13.88 out of $164.33). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $333.15 vs $164.33 used — a 103% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1997). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Train Cars (5)

Jacket Brown - Yellow Legs, Blue Cap
Jacket Brown - Yellow Legs, Blue Cap
trn020$1.66
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet
trn053$3.28
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet, Sunglasses
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet, Sunglasses
trn056$3.00
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
trn060$3.41
Jogging Suit, Dark Gray Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
Jogging Suit, Dark Gray Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
trn103$2.52

Parts (115)

Sticker Sheet for Set 2126 - (72022/4112957)
Sticker Sheet for Set 2126 - (72022/4112957)
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×3
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4 with Red and White Danger Stripes (Red Corners) Pattern
Tile 1 x 4 with Red and White Danger Stripes (Red Corners) Pattern
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
×2
Plant, Tree Pine Small 2 x 2 x 4
Plant, Tree Pine Small 2 x 2 x 4
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
×5
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top
×2
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
×2
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Vehicle, Mudguard 3 x 4 Slope
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Channel
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Channel
×2
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4
×8
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×5
Train Wheel RC, Holder with Black Train Wheel Pair on Chrome Silver Metal Axle with Slots (2878 / 2879c01)
Train Wheel RC, Holder with Black Train Wheel Pair on Chrome Silver Metal Axle with Slots (2878 / 2879c01)
×12
Train Coupling
Train Coupling
×8
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder
×2
Train Wheel Small
Train Wheel Small
×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Vehicle, Tipper End Flat without Pins
Vehicle, Tipper End Flat without Pins
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Container, Barrel 4 x 4 x 3.5
Container, Barrel 4 x 4 x 3.5
×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×7
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×12
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×8
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 6 x 16
×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Horizon Screen Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Horizon Screen Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×10
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×8
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 White Buttons and Red and Green Lamps on Black Background Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 White Buttons and Red and Green Lamps on Black Background Pattern
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×10
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Controls and Two White Stripes on Left Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Controls and Two White Stripes on Left Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern
×4
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×5
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Hinge Plate 2 x 8
Hinge Plate 2 x 8
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×12
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×5
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×4
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom
Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
×2
Train Buffer Beam
Train Buffer Beam
×8
Train Bogie Plate (Tile, Modified 6 x 4 with 5mm Pin)
Train Bogie Plate (Tile, Modified 6 x 4 with 5mm Pin)
×4
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Vehicle, Tipper Bed 4 x 6
Vehicle, Tipper Bed 4 x 6
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×4
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×4
Vehicle, Base 4 x 5
Vehicle, Base 4 x 5
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
×8
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
×2
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×4
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
×4
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
×4
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (4624 / 4084)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (4624 / 4084)
×6
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 12
Brick 1 x 12
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide and Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide and Hole
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Wheel, 6 on Sprue
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Wheel, 6 on Sprue
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
×6
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×8
Hose, Flexible  8.5L with (Same Color) Tabbed Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabbed Ends
×2

Common questions about Train Cars

How much is LEGO Train Cars (2126-1) worth?

Train Cars sells for an average of $164.33 used and $333.15 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.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 2126-1?

This set includes 5 minifigures: Jacket Brown - Yellow Legs, Blue Cap ($1.66), Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet ($3.28), Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet, Sunglasses ($3.00), Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat ($3.41), plus 1 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $13.88. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Train Cars?

The minifigures make up about 8% of the set value ($13.88 out of $164.33). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Train Cars (2126-1) retired?

Yes, Train Cars was released in 1997 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. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Train Cars set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 5 minifigures. 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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