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Diesel Freight Train Set, battery

Diesel Freight Train Set, battery

7720-1·Trains·1980·3 minifigs·99 parts

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$194.74
New Avg
$531.25
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About Diesel Freight Train Set, battery

Diesel Freight Train Set, battery (7720-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1980, currently averaging $194.74 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $5.99. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 99 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 3% of this set's value ($5.99 out of $194.74). 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 $531.25 vs $194.74 used — a 173% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1980). 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 Diesel Freight Train Set, battery (3)

Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet
Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet
but011$1.82
Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Hat
Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Hat
but020$1.83
Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat
Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat
trn068$2.34

Parts (99)

Paper Information Note, Battery Waggon Leaflet - 101583
Paper Information Note, Battery Waggon Leaflet - 101583
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (122c01/ 4084)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (122c01/ 4084)
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×11
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×8
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×14
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×7
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×4
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×8
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 6 x 12
Plate 6 x 12
×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Cable Holding Cutout
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Cable Holding Cutout
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Train Direction Switch - 4.5V 2 x 3
Train Direction Switch - 4.5V 2 x 3
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
×8
Train, Track Rail Curved Outside with Slots
Train, Track Rail Curved Outside with Slots
×16
Train, Track Rail Curved Inside with Slots
Train, Track Rail Curved Inside with Slots
×16
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
×11
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×2
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Arm, Small - 2 x 6 x 2
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Arm, Small - 2 x 6 x 2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge
Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge
Train Battery Box Car with Two Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Blue and Red Magnets, Red Wheels, and Light Gray Roof
Train Battery Box Car with Two Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Blue and Red Magnets, Red Wheels, and Light Gray Roof
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder
×4
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×8
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×16
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×15
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×5
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×8
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×5
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×4
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
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×4
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×8
Train Buffer Beam
Train Buffer Beam
×4
Train Coupling with Pin
Train Coupling with Pin
×6
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3
Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Train
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Train
Glass for Train Window 1 x 2 x 3
Glass for Train Window 1 x 2 x 3
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
×2
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 without Cable Grooves
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 without Cable Grooves
×40
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×2
Train Base 6 x 16 Cutout
Train Base 6 x 16 Cutout
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Red Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Red Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Red Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Red Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
×4
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left, Thin Support at Bottom
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left, Thin Support at Bottom
×2
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right, Thin Support at Bottom
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right, Thin Support at Bottom
×2
Glass for Train Door with Lip on Top and Bottom
Glass for Train Door with Lip on Top and Bottom
×4
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
×4
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×6
Sticker Sheet for Set 7720 - (191895)
Sticker Sheet for Set 7720 - (191895)
Train Level Crossing Center Rail Cap Insert 2 x 14 x 2/3
Train Level Crossing Center Rail Cap Insert 2 x 14 x 2/3
Train Level Crossing Base
Train Level Crossing Base
Train Level Crossing Gate Type 1, Assembly with Blue Base & Red Handle (Right)
Train Level Crossing Gate Type 1, Assembly with Blue Base & Red Handle (Right)
Train Level Crossing Gate Type 1, Assembly with Blue Base & Red Handle (Left)
Train Level Crossing Gate Type 1, Assembly with Blue Base & Red Handle (Left)
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 28 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Squared Narrow Long without Center Post
Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 28 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Squared Narrow Long without Center Post
Train Buffer Single
Train Buffer Single
×4
Train Signal Circuit-Breaker Bar
Train Signal Circuit-Breaker Bar
Train Wheel Spoked for Motor with Light Gray Train Rim for 4.5V & 12V Locomotive Wheels (wheel2a / trainrim)
Train Wheel Spoked for Motor with Light Gray Train Rim for 4.5V & 12V Locomotive Wheels (wheel2a / trainrim)
×4
Electric, Motor 4.5V Type C 12 x 4 x 3 1/3 (Train)
Electric, Motor 4.5V Type C 12 x 4 x 3 1/3 (Train)
Train Signal Post
Train Signal Post

Common questions about Diesel Freight Train Set, battery

How much is LEGO Diesel Freight Train Set, battery (7720-1) worth?

Diesel Freight Train Set, battery sells for an average of $194.74 used and $531.25 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 7720-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet ($1.82), Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Hat ($1.83), Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat ($2.34). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $5.99. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Diesel Freight Train Set, battery?

The minifigures make up about 3% of the set value ($5.99 out of $194.74). 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 Diesel Freight Train Set, battery (7720-1) retired?

Yes, Diesel Freight Train Set, battery was released in 1980 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 Diesel Freight Train Set, battery set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 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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