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The most valuable LEGO Trains minifigures

87 LEGO Trains minifigures exist, but only a handful sell for serious money on the secondary market. This ranking shows the top 25 by completed BrickLink sale prices over the last 6 months.

The average Trains figure sells for $3.15. The figures below sell for far more. The #1 spot goes to LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape at $12.56. If you sort bulk lots or buy collections, these are the figures worth checking for.

1
LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape
LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape
trn102a · not in any set · The highest-valued figure in the theme. If you find one loose in a bulk lot, it's worth pulling and listing individually on BrickLink.
$12.56
2
Railway Engineer, Black Kepi
Railway Engineer, Black Kepi
trn144 · 2009 · 1 set only · One of the top 3 in the theme. Worth listing individually rather than bundling.
$10.10
3
Maersk Train Workman 2 - Silver Sunglasses
Maersk Train Workman 2 - Silver Sunglasses
trn150 · 2011 · 1 set only · One of the top 3 in the theme. Worth listing individually rather than bundling.
$9.50
4
Maersk Train Workman 3 - Smile and White Glasses
Maersk Train Workman 3 - Smile and White Glasses
trn151 · 2011 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$9.39
5
Railway Employee, Brown Female Hair
Railway Employee, Brown Female Hair
trn065 · 1991 · 2 sets · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$8.70
6
Railway Employee, Black Female Hair
Railway Employee, Black Female Hair
trn064 · 1991 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$7.88
7
LEGO Loco Super Station Master
LEGO Loco Super Station Master
trn102 · 1998 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$7.12
8
Conductor Charlie
Conductor Charlie
trn075 · 2002 · 6 sets · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$6.95
9
Maersk Train Workman 1 - Gray Beard
Maersk Train Workman 1 - Gray Beard
trn149 · 2011 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$6.44
10
Red Vest
Red Vest
trn082 · not in any set · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$5.16
11
Engineer Max with Dark Gray Hands
Engineer Max with Dark Gray Hands
trn076 · 2002 · 4 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$4.80
12
Railway Brickster with Red Brick on Chest
Railway Brickster with Red Brick on Chest
trn067 · 1998 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$4.54
13
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, Red Hat
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, Red Hat
trn080 · 2002 · 2 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$4.53
14
Railway Employee 6
Railway Employee 6
trn062 · 1999 · 3 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$4.00
15
Light Orange Safety Vest, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Brown Beard
Light Orange Safety Vest, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Brown Beard
trn235 · 2014 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.53
16
Train Conductor - Male, Dark Blue Suit with Train Logo, Sand Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair
Train Conductor - Male, Dark Blue Suit with Train Logo, Sand Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair
trn146 · 2009 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.52
17
Train Conductor - Male, Dark Blue Suit with Train Logo, Dark Red Hat
Train Conductor - Male, Dark Blue Suit with Train Logo, Dark Red Hat
trn123 · 2006 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.50
18
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat
trn059 · 1998 · 3 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.50
19
Railway Employee 1, Black Legs
Railway Employee 1, Black Legs
trn045 · 1991 · 6 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.49
20
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
Railway Employee 5, Black Legs, Red Hat
trn060 · 1996 · 5 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.41
21
Train Worker - Male, Medium Blue Hat, Medium Blue Shirt with Red Bandana, Medium Blue Legs
Train Worker - Male, Medium Blue Hat, Medium Blue Shirt with Red Bandana, Medium Blue Legs
trn254 · 2020 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.40
22
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet
trn081 · 2002 · 2 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.38
23
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Red Hat
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Red Hat
trn061 · 1999 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.37
24
Engineer Max with Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Engineer Max with Dark Bluish Gray Hands
trn131 · 2003 · 4 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.37
25
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, White Construction Helmet, Moustache
Red Vest and Zipper - Dark Gray Legs, White Construction Helmet, Moustache
trn055 · 1998 · 4 sets · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.36

How rare are the most valuable Trains minifigures?

LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape is both the most valuable and among the scarcest, and 12 of these top 25 figures appeared in only one set, with the earliest dating to 1991. A figure released in a single set had one production run, so supply never grew. That is the difference between an expensive figure and a rare one.

25
Figures ranked
12
In one set only
1991
Earliest release
87
Trains figures total

Frequently asked questions

What is the most expensive LEGO Trains minifigure?

LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape (trn102a) is the most expensive Trains minifigure, selling for an average of $12.56 on BrickLink. In second place is Railway Engineer, Black Kepi at $10.10. These prices come from completed sales, not listing prices, so they reflect what buyers pay.

How are BrickLink minifigure prices calculated?

The prices on this page are 6-month rolling averages from completed BrickLink sales. We use averages rather than last-sold prices because single sales can be outliers. Someone might sell a figure cheap to move it fast, or a bidding war might inflate a single sale. The 6-month window smooths this out and gives you a realistic expectation of what you'll get when you list.

How do I know if I have a valuable Trains minifigure?

The fastest way is the brick'em scanner. Take a photo of the figure and it returns the ID and current market price. If you prefer manual lookup, check the BrickLink ID printed on the torso or legs (you may need to check the parts against BrickLink's catalog). The figures on this page are the ones worth the effort of identifying and listing individually rather than selling in a bulk lot.

Should I sell valuable minifigures individually or in lots?

Any figure worth more than $10-15 is almost always better sold individually on BrickLink. Buyers searching for specific figures will pay full market price, whereas bulk lot buyers price conservatively since they're taking a risk on what's included. For the figures on this ranking, list individually. The extra time to photograph and list each one pays for itself many times over at these price points.

What are the rarest LEGO Trains minifigures?

LEGO Loco Super Station Master with Red Plastic Cape is both the most valuable and among the scarcest, and 12 of these top 25 figures appeared in only one set, with the earliest dating to 1991. Rarity and price track each other closely in Trains, so the figures at the top of this ranking are also the hardest to find. The scarcity signal to check is how many sets a figure was released in: a figure available in only one set had a single production run, which is why it holds value.

Is a rare LEGO Trains minifigure always worth more?

Not always. Rarity sets the supply, but demand decides the price. A figure from one obscure set can stay cheap if few collectors want it, while a popular character released in several sets can still sell well. The figures listed here score high on both: limited releases and steady buyer demand.

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