The First Lego Train Was Produced More Than Thirty Years Ago
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Lego Train.

Believe it or not, LEGO train sets have been around for over 3 decades. Of course, they have changed a lot since then, progressing with time. They have gone from little wooden trains with wheels, to electric LEGO trains, and other inventions. The different sets include tracks, rolling stock, locomotives and buildings.

The first LEGO train ever produced was in the mid 1960’s. This was a very plain train that didn’t even work on a track as it was made with the same wheels as cars. However, a year later this train was replaced with the first battery-powered engines.

LEGO trains are still being produced to this day. The past few decades of LEGO trains can be sorted into four eras: the Blue Era, the Grey Era, the 9V era, and the Lego RC Train Era.

The Blue Era took place around 1965 and 1980, and was named after the color of the train tracks. The first trains produced in this era were push trains. As the era progressed the 4.5V battery operated train was introduced. Finally at the end of the era, the 12V-electrified rails were produced.

The second era, known as the Grey Era, happened in 1980’s, and was also named after the color of the train tracks. During this era, the LEGO train track sets started to look more realistic. Parts were added to the trains to make them look more like a real train, and accessories were made to add to the LEGO train sets.

The 9V Era (1990’s) was when LEGO train sets really became realistic, with lots of extra features. As its name implies, the trains also began to run with 9V power coming straight from the train track rails.

The final era, the Lego RC Train Era is what we’re living in today. This era started in 2006, with the remote controlled LEGO train. This is a cheaper yet sturdy invention, with tracks made out of plastic. It is currently the most popular train set to buy, however the old train sets will forever hold value no matter how far advanced the newer, more modern LEGO train sets become.

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