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.

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.

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Parts (163)

Minifigure, Utensil Hose Nozzle Simple with 13L Green String

Minifigure, Utensil Goblet

×2

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×16

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×20

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×8

Tile 1 x 4

×10

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Tile 1 x 4

×3

Tile 1 x 4 with Red Control Panel with Gauge and Yellow Buttons Pattern

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

×4

Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)

×18

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4

Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3

×6

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin

Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin

×2

Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge

×16

String Reel 2 x 2 Holder

String Reel 2 x 2 Drum

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)

×3

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×2

Train, Track 9V Straight

×2

Train, Track 9V Curve

×16

Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V

Train Motor 9V Decorative Side with Closed Hub Points

×2

Slope 45 2 x 6 x 2/3

×8

Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile

×18

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)

×6

Train Front Sloping Base

Train Front Sloping Top

Glass for Train Front Sloping Top

Electric, Train Light Prism 1 x 4

Train Coupling

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder

×3

Train Base 6 x 34 Split-Level with Bottom Tubes and Hole at Each End

×2

Brick 2 x 2

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×6

Brick 1 x 2

×8

Brick 1 x 2 with Red Digital '3.09' on Black Rectangle, Octan Logo Pattern

Brick 1 x 1

×8

Brick 1 x 6

×2

Brick 1 x 4

×4

Brick 1 x 4

×32

Plate 2 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 4

×3

Plate 2 x 3

×3

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×11

Plate 1 x 2

×9

Plate 1 x 2

×29

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×4

Plate 1 x 2

×22

Plate 1 x 1

×8

Plate 1 x 1

×4

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 4 x 12

Plate 4 x 4

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

×8

Plate 6 x 8

×4

Slope 45 2 x 2

×5

Slope 45 2 x 1

×8

Slope 45 2 x 1

×10

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×16

Tile 2 x 2

×2

Tile 2 x 2

×8

Tile 1 x 2

×4

Tile 1 x 2

×4

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 Digital Clock with '12:01' / '10:21' on Black Background Pattern

×3

Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern

×2

Tile 1 x 1

×17

Tile 1 x 1

×3

Tile 1 x 1

×3

Plate 6 x 14

Plate 1 x 8

×2

Plate 1 x 3

×2

Plate 1 x 3

×12

Arch 1 x 4

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×11

Plate 1 x 6

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×22

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×8

Plate 1 x 4

×17

Plate 1 x 4

×4

Plate 1 x 4

×6

Plate 1 x 4

×21

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

×4

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 6

×5

Plate 2 x 6

×8

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

Plate 2 x 10

×2

Plate 2 x 10

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

×4

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

×4

Antenna 4H - Round Top

×2

Train Buffer Beam

×2

Train Bogie Plate (Tile, Modified 6 x 4 with 5mm Pin)

×3

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3

×4

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×20

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×8

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

×2

Tile, Round 2 x 2

Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2

Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4

Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends

×4

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs

×18

Slope 33 3 x 1

×8

Hinge Plate 1 x 4

Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2

×4

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

×2

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

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase

×2

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud

×4

Slope 10 6 x 8

Sticker Sheet for Set 4559 - (170882)

Cone 1 x 1

×2

Antenna Small Base with Yellow Lever (4592 / 4593)

×5

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

×16

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 Motor 9V with Wheels

Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin

×6

Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide

×6

Tile, Modified 6 x 12 with Studs on Edges

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

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence

×2

Tile 1 x 6

×4

Tile 1 x 6

×16

Minifigure, Utensil Coins on Sprue (10, 20, 30, 40) Type 1

Electric, Train Speed Regulator 9V Power Adapter 120V (North America, SAN TAI Version)

Magnet Cylindrical

×2

Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)

×2

Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)

×2

Cargo Railway

About Cargo Railway

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Minifigures in Cargo Railway (7)

Parts (163)

Common questions about Cargo Railway

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

What minifigures come in LEGO set 4559-1?

Is it worth parting out LEGO Cargo Railway?

Is LEGO Cargo Railway (4559-1) retired?

How do I check if my Cargo Railway set is complete?

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