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Crocodile Locomotive

Crocodile Locomotive

4551-1·Trains·1991·1 minifig·91 parts

Used Avg
$496.67
New Avg
$537.03
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About Crocodile Locomotive

Crocodile Locomotive (4551-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1991, currently averaging $496.67 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $3.49. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 91 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 1% of this set's value ($3.49 out of $496.67). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • This is a vintage set (1991). 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 Crocodile Locomotive (1)

Railway Employee 1, Black Legs
Railway Employee 1, Black Legs
trn045$3.49

Parts (91)

Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides
×2
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
×2
Train Motor 9V Decorative Side with Closed Hub Points
Train Motor 9V Decorative Side with Closed Hub Points
×2
Slope 45 2 x 6 x 2/3
Slope 45 2 x 6 x 2/3
×4
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×24
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×8
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)
×4
Train Coupling
Train Coupling
×2
Hinge Train Pantograph Shoe with 3 Fingers
Hinge Train Pantograph Shoe with 3 Fingers
×2
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder)
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder)
×4
Train Front 2 x 6 x 5 1/3 with 1 x 4 x 3 Cutout and Window with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
Train Front 2 x 6 x 5 1/3 with 1 x 4 x 3 Cutout and Window with Molded Trans-Clear Glass Pattern
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×3
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×10
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×10
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×24
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×7
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
×2
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 3 Gauges and 3 Knobs Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 3 Gauges and 3 Knobs Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Black Buttons Computer Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Black Buttons Computer Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Green and Red Buttons, Gauges, Joystick, and Black '85' Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Green and Red Buttons, Gauges, Joystick, and Black '85' Pattern
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
×2
Minifigure, Head (Plain)
Minifigure, Head (Plain)
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×2
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×5
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
×4
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Train Buffer Beam
Train Buffer Beam
×2
Train Bogie Plate (Tile, Modified 6 x 4 with 5mm Pin)
Train Bogie Plate (Tile, Modified 6 x 4 with 5mm Pin)
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×6
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×4
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left, Thin Support at Bottom with White Stripe and Train Logo Pattern
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left, Thin Support at Bottom with White Stripe and Train Logo Pattern
×2
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right, Thin Support at Bottom with White Stripe and Train Logo Pattern
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right, Thin Support at Bottom with White Stripe and Train Logo Pattern
×2
Glass for Train Door with Lip on Top and Bottom
Glass for Train Door with Lip on Top and Bottom
×4
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×3
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×4
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
×2
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Slope, Curved 4 x 2 x 2 Double with 4 Studs
Slope, Curved 4 x 2 x 2 Double with 4 Studs
×2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2, Aircraft Rocket Engine
Tail 4 x 2 x 2, Aircraft Rocket Engine
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Electric, Train Motor 9V with Wheels
Electric, Train Motor 9V with Wheels
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×2
Sticker Sheet for Sets  4536, 4543, 4546 and 4551 - (164585)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 4536, 4543, 4546 and 4551 - (164585)

Common questions about Crocodile Locomotive

How much is LEGO Crocodile Locomotive (4551-1) worth?

Crocodile Locomotive sells for an average of $496.67 used and $537.03 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 4551-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Railway Employee 1, Black Legs ($3.49). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $3.49. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Crocodile Locomotive?

The minifigures make up about 1% of the set value ($3.49 out of $496.67). 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 Crocodile Locomotive (4551-1) retired?

Yes, Crocodile Locomotive was released in 1991 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 Crocodile Locomotive set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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