diff --git a/train_gui.c b/train_gui.c
--- a/train_gui.c
+++ b/train_gui.c
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ void DrawTrainEnginePurchaseInfo(int x, 
 	y += 10;
 
 	/* Design date - Life length */
-	SetDParam(0, BASE_YEAR + ymd.year);
+	SetDParam(0, ymd.year);
 	SetDParam(1, e->lifelength);
 	DrawString(x,y, STR_PURCHASE_INFO_DESIGNED_LIFE, 0);
 	y += 10;