7817 - Crane Wagon

1985-1990
147 pieces, 1 minifig

instructions
leaflet, 2 pages
13.5 x 13.5 cm

Rolling Stock
from 6 years

In 1985, Lego introduced a third wave of new Train sets, overhauling the starter sets. They also released two auxilary sets, one of which was this 7817.

A-Model

1985 saw the release of this new crane wagon, which succeeds 7814. It looks more modern than 7814, and the new crane cabin keeps the operator dry. But from a technical point of view, it is less sophisticated. There is only one winch, and the angle of the crane arm is locked by a hinge plate construction. The model has support stands, useful when lifting heavy goods. It looks good and works fine, but it lacks the rough charm of 7814.

B-Model

The B-model represents an aerial work platform wagon.

based with kind permission on a series of reviews by Christian Andersch; revisions, editing and additional research by Fouke Boss.

Minifigs

Construction Worker

Packaging (3D scan)

The original 1985 box was redesigned in 1989.

version 1 (1985-1988)

click to view the 3D scan

1985-1988
flip-open cardboard box

dimensions
26.1 x 12.7 x 6.3 cm

editions
196970

version 2 (1989-1990)

click to view the 3D scan

1989-1990
simple cardboard box

dimensions
23.7 x 14.1 x 6.9 cm

Links & Downloads

In order to rotate the box, use either 1. the space bar, 2. the numeric keys 0-9, 3. the arrow keys, or 4. use the mouse to rotate (left mouse button) and zoom (mouse wheel) the box. Double-click to open and close the lid. Press Esc to close the viewer..