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Container Crane Depot

Container Crane Depot

7823-1·Trains·1986·2 minifigs·126 parts

Used Avg
$129.57
New Avg
$1358.00
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About Container Crane Depot

Container Crane Depot (7823-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1986, currently averaging $129.57 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $3.81. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 126 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 3% of this set's value ($3.81 out of $129.57). 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 $1358.00 vs $129.57 used — a 948% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1986). 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 Container Crane Depot (2)

Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet
Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet
but011$1.82
Jacket Red with Zipper - Red Arms - Black Legs, Red Hat
Jacket Red with Zipper - Red Arms - Black Legs, Red Hat
jred014$1.99

Parts (126)

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
Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 7-Stud Straight with Road with Green Lines and White Sidelines Pattern
Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 7-Stud Straight with Road with Green Lines and White Sidelines Pattern
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
×4
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Lifting Ring Thin
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Lifting Ring Thin
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
×2
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×3
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×10
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×13
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×8
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×7
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×7
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×16
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×16
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×7
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×12
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
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
×3
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×3
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×4
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×3
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
×8
Train, Track 12V Conducting Rail Straight
Train, Track 12V Conducting Rail Straight
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×20
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×4
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×12
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×8
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×8
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×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
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
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
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
×2
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
×3
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×4
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×2
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Train Buffer Beam
Train Buffer Beam
×2
Train Coupling with Pin
Train Coupling with Pin
×2
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
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thin Ring
×2
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×2
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×4
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 with Cable Grooves
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 with Cable Grooves
×5
Bracket 2 x 3 - 1 x 3 (Train Signal Stand)
Bracket 2 x 3 - 1 x 3 (Train Signal Stand)
×4
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×3
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
×2
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 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
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 - Solid Studs
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×2
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
×4
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Inverted
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Inverted
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
×12
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×8
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
×18
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
×8
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
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×8
Antenna Small Base with Light Gray Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Light Gray Lever (4592 / 4593)
×2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Vertical
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Vertical
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
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×6
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×4
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 with Light Gray Drum
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 with Light Gray Drum
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×2
Hose, Flexible  8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
×2
Sticker Sheet for Set 7823 - (190595)
Sticker Sheet for Set 7823 - (190595)
String, Cord Thin    75cm
String, Cord Thin 75cm
Hook Metal 1 x 4 x 1
Hook Metal 1 x 4 x 1

Common questions about Container Crane Depot

How much is LEGO Container Crane Depot (7823-1) worth?

Container Crane Depot sells for an average of $129.57 used and $1358.00 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 7823-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet ($1.82), Jacket Red with Zipper - Red Arms - Black Legs, Red Hat ($1.99). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $3.81. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Container Crane Depot?

The minifigures make up about 3% of the set value ($3.81 out of $129.57). 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 Container Crane Depot (7823-1) retired?

Yes, Container Crane Depot was released in 1986 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 Container Crane Depot set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 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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