trn059·Trains·1998
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#18 most valuable in Trains · #8,552 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | trn059 |
| Theme | Trains |
| Year Released | 1998 |
| Average Price (Used) | $3.50 |
| Average Price (New) | $8.53 |
| Price Range | $1.46 to $5.72 |
| Value Rank (Trains) | #18 of 87 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #8,552 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.50 | $8.53 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.50 | $8.53 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $3.50 | $8.53 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $3.50 | $8.53 |
The LEGO Railway Employee 5 Black Hat (trn059) is a Trains minifigure worth $3.50 on average, released in 1998 and found in 3 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #18 of 87 Trains minifigures and #8,552 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Trains theme average is $3.15, making this figure near average for its theme.
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat (trn059) is a common Trains minifigure, averaging $3.50 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Trains figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat (trn059) is worth $3.50 used and $8.53 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.46 to $5.72 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat appears in 3 sets: Classic Train (3225-1, ~$399.99), Railway Express (4560-1, ~$674.06), Railway Express with Transformer and Speed Regulator (4561-1, ~$410.00).
Look for the BrickLink ID trn059. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Railway Employee 5, Dark Gray Legs, Black Hat is made up of 4 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Trains minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Trains Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
