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Cargo Railway

Cargo Railway

4559-1·Trains·1996·7 minifigs·163 parts

Used Avg
$241.22
New Avg
$606.33
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About Cargo Railway

Cargo Railway (4559-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1996, currently averaging $241.22 used on BrickLink. It comes with 7 minifigures worth a combined $17.19. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 163 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 7% of this set's value ($17.19 out of $241.22). 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 $606.33 vs $241.22 used — a 151% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1996). 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 Cargo Railway (7)

Police - Suit with Sheriff Star, Black Legs, Black Male Hair
Police - Suit with Sheriff Star, Black Legs, Black Male Hair
cop011$1.52
Octan - Green Jacket with Pen, Green Legs, Black Male Hair
Octan - Green Jacket with Pen, Green Legs, Black Male Hair
oct014$1.73
Shirt with 2 Pockets, Blue Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
Shirt with 2 Pockets, Blue Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
trn005$2.19
Horse and Palm - White Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
Horse and Palm - White Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
trn013$3.90
Jacket Brown - Black Legs, Red Cap
Jacket Brown - Black Legs, Red Cap
trn021$1.53
Red Vest and Zipper - Blue Legs, White Construction Helmet, Moustache
Red Vest and Zipper - Blue Legs, White Construction Helmet, Moustache
trn054$2.91
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
trn060$3.41

Parts (163)

Minifigure, Utensil Hose Nozzle Simple with 13L Green String
Minifigure, Utensil Hose Nozzle Simple with 13L Green String
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×16
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×20
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×8
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×10
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×3
Tile 1 x 4 with Red Control Panel with Gauge and Yellow Buttons Pattern
Tile 1 x 4 with Red Control Panel with Gauge and Yellow Buttons Pattern
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
×4
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)
×18
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
×6
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
×2
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge
×16
String Reel 2 x 2 Holder
String Reel 2 x 2 Holder
String Reel 2 x 2 Drum
String Reel 2 x 2 Drum
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Spring Unit (Shock Absorber)
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Spring Unit (Shock Absorber)
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
×3
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×2
Train, Track 9V Straight
Train, Track 9V Straight
×2
Train, Track 9V Curve
Train, Track 9V Curve
×16
Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V
Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V
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
×8
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×18
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×19
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)
×6
Train Front Sloping Base
Train Front Sloping Base
Train Front Sloping Top
Train Front Sloping Top
Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
Electric, Train Light Prism 1 x 4
Electric, Train Light Prism 1 x 4
Train Coupling
Train Coupling
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder
×3
Train Base 6 x 34 Split-Level with Bottom Tubes and Hole at Each End
Train Base 6 x 34 Split-Level with Bottom Tubes and Hole at Each End
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2 with Red Digital '3.09' on Black Rectangle, Octan Logo Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Red Digital '3.09' on Black Rectangle, Octan Logo Pattern
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×32
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×11
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×9
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×29
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×22
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×8
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×4
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
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
×4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×5
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×8
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×10
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×16
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×8
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue Lines and Red Square Pattern (Mail Envelope with Stamp)
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue Lines and Red Square Pattern (Mail Envelope with Stamp)
×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 Digital Clock with  '12:01' / '10:21' on Black Background Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Digital Clock with '12:01' / '10:21' on Black Background Pattern
×3
Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×17
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×3
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×3
Plate 6 x 14
Plate 6 x 14
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×12
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×11
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×22
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×8
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×17
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×6
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×21
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×4
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×5
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×8
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
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×2
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
×4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
×4
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×2
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)
×3
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×20
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×18
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×8
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
×4
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with White Envelope with Yellow Horn on Red Background Pattern
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with White Envelope with Yellow Horn on Red Background Pattern
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Box and Arrows and Globe Pattern
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Box and Arrows and Globe Pattern
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Black Dollar Sign ($) on Yellow Circle Pattern
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Black Dollar Sign ($) on Yellow Circle Pattern
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
×2
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×4
Slope 10 6 x 8
Slope 10 6 x 8
Sticker Sheet for Set 4559 - (170882)
Sticker Sheet for Set 4559 - (170882)
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×2
Antenna Small Base with Yellow Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Yellow Lever (4592 / 4593)
×5
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
×16
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
×2
Electric, Train Track Contacts with Wire and 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick
Electric, Train Track Contacts with Wire and 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick
Electric, Train Motor 9V with Wheels
Electric, Train Motor 9V with Wheels
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
×6
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
×6
Tile, Modified 6 x 12 with Studs on Edges
Tile, Modified 6 x 12 with Studs on Edges
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - 2 Hollow Studs and 2 Solid Studs
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - 2 Hollow Studs and 2 Solid Studs
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×4
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×16
Minifigure, Utensil Coins on Sprue (10, 20, 30, 40) Type 1
Minifigure, Utensil Coins on Sprue (10, 20, 30, 40) Type 1
Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V Power Adapter 120V (North America, SAN TAI Version)
Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V Power Adapter 120V (North America, SAN TAI Version)
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×2
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
×2
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
×2

Common questions about Cargo Railway

How much is LEGO Cargo Railway (4559-1) worth?

Cargo Railway sells for an average of $241.22 used and $606.33 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 4559-1?

This set includes 7 minifigures: Police - Suit with Sheriff Star, Black Legs, Black Male Hair ($1.52), Octan - Green Jacket with Pen, Green Legs, Black Male Hair ($1.73), Shirt with 2 Pockets, Blue Legs, Black Ponytail Hair ($2.19), Horse and Palm - White Legs, Black Ponytail Hair ($3.90), plus 3 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $17.19. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Cargo Railway?

The minifigures make up about 7% of the set value ($17.19 out of $241.22). 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 Cargo Railway (4559-1) retired?

Yes, Cargo Railway was released in 1996 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 Cargo Railway set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 7 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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