Buy Lego 12v Train Sets

Lego Trains is a large Lego Theme that was first produced in 1966 and has spawned loads and loads of different sub-themes. It started off in 1966 with 4.5v or 12v Sets which lasted up until about 1986. From 1991 9V sets were produced but in 2006-7 Lego decided to merge the Trains into their Power Functions theme and to release Train sets based on the new electric LEGO Power Functions system. This started in 2009 with the release of The Emerald Night Collection.

Such is the interest in the whole Lego Train Genre that it has even produced it's own Quarterly magazine - "RailBricks" along with its own website www.railbricks.com. which has build instructions for different models based on various lego bricks and sets, Track Planning and Forums dedicated to Lego Train sets. It is also supported by the
International LEGO^® Train Club Organization who are a bunch of Lego Train enthusiasts.

This hub will concentrate mainly on some of the earlier Lego Trains sets from the 12v era between 1980 to 1991. 12 volts was a voltage standard for Lego Trains sets from 1969 until 1986. In contrast to the older battery powered 4.5V standard, the power of the 12V system came from a DC Transformer delivered by add-on center conductor rails. In order to reach the newer 12V standard, the older 4.5V Trains system could be upgraded by different 12V Trains accessories. Beside the train electricity itself, the 12V Trains system was able to power and control many extendable components, such as automated track accessories or lights.

Ebay is still a great source for some of these used Lego sets and they can be at extremely reasonable prices, Ebay also gives you a huge variety to choose from as well as allowing you to still find items that are no longer available

The12V Electric Train with 2 Wagons was released in 1970. This set contains 302 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a steam locomotive along with 2 tipping wagons and also came with enough pieces of blue track to create a circle.

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The Diesel Locomotive set was released in 1970. This set contains 94 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a diesel locomotive with a 12 volt motor that could run on the blue track that was available in other sets or individually.

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The Diesel Locomotive with Crane Wagon and Tipper Wagon set was released in 1972. This set contains 155 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a diesel locomotive with a 12 volt motor along with a Crane on a wagon and a tipper wagon. The train set came with enough blue track to make a circle.

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The Freight Train Set was released in 1974 and contains a Freight Train and 2 minifigures. This set contains a huge 634 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a fantastic steam locomotive with a tender along with a whole load of freight wagons. The train set came with enough blue track to make a circle.

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The Western Train Set was released in 1976 and contains a Steam Train, a carriage and a horse box and 3 minifigures. This set contains 291 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a fantastic steam locomotive along with a very fancy passnger wagon as well as a wagon that could hold the horse that was also included in the set, to prove that this was really a Wild West locomotive set. The train set came with enough blue track to make a circle.

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The Locomotive Set was released in 1977 and contains a European style Electric Locomotive. This set contains 134 pieces.

This set allowed you to build a European style Electric locomotive with a 12 volt motor that could run on the blue track that was available in other sets or individually.

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The Electric Goods Train Set was released in 1980 as part of the revised 12v Train sets which included more realistic Grey track rather than the previous Blue. This set contains 512 pieces and 2 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a Steam locomotive along with 3 wagons including a refridgerated wagon and one that could hold these strange looking yellow cones. There was enough track this time of the Grey variety and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Inter-City Passenger Train Set was released in 1980 as part of the revised 12v Train sets which included more realistic Grey track rather than the previous Blue. This set contains a satisfying 786 pieces and 10 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a Three Car passenger train with the dining car with its own pantograph at the rear end, also included was a Platform with the associated station guards and passengers and paraphanlia. There was enough track this time of the Grey variety and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Steam Engine with Tender Set was released in 1980 as part of the revised 12v Train sets which included more realistic Grey track rather than the previous Blue. This set contains a satisfying 263 pieces and 2 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a nice Steam Locomotive with red undercarriage and black body along with a black Tender . There was enough track this time of the Grey variety and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Diesel Shunter Locomotive Set was released in 1980 as part of the revised 12v Train sets which included more realistic Grey track rather than the previous Blue. This set contains a satisfying 150 pieces and 2 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a Diesel Shunter with a dark blue body which you can use in your goods yard. There was enough track this time of the Grey variety and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Electric Passenger Train Set Set was released in 1981 and was similar in design to the previous years Inter-City Passenger Train Set. This set contains 485 pieces and 1 minifigure.

This set allowed you to build an Electric Passenger Train with a a brioght red body with white roof along with pantographs at each end. There was enough track and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Freight Steam Train Set was released in 1983 and was similar in design to the earlier Electric Goods Train Set (7730). This set contains a huge 570 pieces and 2 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a nice Green Steam locomotive along with 3 wagons including a boxcar wagon and two open topped wagons. There's also a forklift to unload your wagons with. There was enough track and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Diesel Heavy Shunting Locomotive Set was released in 1983 and was similar in design to the earlier Diesel Shunter Set (7760). This set contains 174 pieces and 1 minifigure.

This set allowed you to build a Heavy Shunting Diesel Locomotive in a distinctive Red livery. Although this set was a little basic having only one vehicle to build and run there was enough track and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The Freight Train Set was released in 1985 and was similar in design to the earlier Electric Goods Train Set (7730) and the Freight Steam Train Set (7727) although this time with a Diesel locomotive instead of a steam train. This set contains a satisfying 509 pieces and 2 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a bright Yellow and Red diesel locomotive along with 3 wagons including a mailwagon and two open topped wagons. There's also a couple of motorbikes for you to load into your wagons and the obligatory forklift for loading. There was enough track and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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The High-Speed City Express Passenger Train Set was released in 1985 and featured a three-car passenger train along with a station platform. This set contains a massive 736 pieces and 10 minifigures.

This set allowed you to build a high-speed train, with a flashy red colour scheme, aerodynamic design, and a thoroughly modern look. The station is big and contains some amazing lamp-posts that give it that Eatern European 80's feel. There was enough track and instructions to make a number of different interesting track layouts.

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