diff --git a/train_cmd.c b/train_cmd.c
--- a/train_cmd.c
+++ b/train_cmd.c
@@ -623,7 +623,7 @@ static int32 CmdBuildRailWagon(EngineID 
 
 			v->u.rail.railtype = GetEngine(engine)->railtype;
 
-			v->build_year = _cur_year;
+			v->build_year = _cur_year - BASE_YEAR;
 			v->type = VEH_Train;
 			v->cur_image = 0xAC2;
 			v->random_bits = VehicleRandomBits();
@@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ int32 CmdBuildRailVehicle(TileIndex tile
 
 			v->service_interval = _patches.servint_trains;
 			v->date_of_last_service = _date;
-			v->build_year = _cur_year;
+			v->build_year = _cur_year - BASE_YEAR;
 			v->type = VEH_Train;
 			v->cur_image = 0xAC2;
 			v->random_bits = VehicleRandomBits();