LEGO Horizon Express Train 2013 Set

[dulait]

Great new train set and price only if it comes with LEGO Power Functions, without, I think I will wait for a sale.

[SpaceNinjaDino]

It looks pretty slick and I like it better than the Passenger Train, but not cracking my top 5 favorite trains.

[MrDisco]

That is so beautiful *sniff*

it's too bad the motor bits are not included in that price

[ncbarrett]

looks nice.
glad to see this piece being used.

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[slacker]

This set is a winner just like Emerald night.

[typo]

Direct Link:
https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/cfs- ... 7eb183a30f

I was able to right click and save the video in Chrome...

from GRogall of Eurobricks...

[Marcus70]

Watched the lego designer video on facebook and the train does a few interesting model design choices. The vid also shows what with two sets look like (attached back-to-back), so the train can look even more complete.

[Legobrandon]

I hate how they don't include 2 "front and ends" in the set. Now to make my train look complete, I will have to purchase 2 sets.

[Legobrandon]

That is so beautiful *sniff*

it's too bad the motor bits are not included in that price

You wish! The power functions would cost almost the price of a train! :(

[Marcus70]

That is so beautiful *sniff*

it's too bad the motor bits are not included in that price

You wish! The power functions would cost almost the price of a train! :(

Since, most train lego collectors already have several motors, irc, remotes and battery boxes/rechargables (from the city line sets) they can switch out and motorize this at no cost to them. I for one, am glad they are not motorizing the set, to keep prices under $0.10 a piece.

[SEK527]

Finally a LEGO train I love! I can only set up one & this will be it!

[ninjagoyo]

I love trains, but that is UGLY with a capital UG.
Awful color choice.
Blah shaping.

[slacker]

I love trains, but that is UGLY with a capital UG.
Awful color choice.
Blah shaping.

are you kidding? the TGV was the inspiration for this train. It's very iconic.

[ninjagoyo]

It's accurate to the hideousness of the real thing, yes. And looks even worse in LEGO, where some of the subtler edges of the TGV's already bland shape can't be reproduced.
Now the original Shinkansen, THAT was iconic, historic and beautiful.

[Luciant]

I agree. I think this thing is hideous, but I will buy it since I love trains and it will be a good source for train parts and Orange pieces. At least it's not too expensive.

[pbb99]

Makes me sad to see so many people calling this train ugly... I've always been a train geek and the TGV was my favourite! As Slacker says this train is iconic. These days, they paint it blue and light gray, dunno if that would change anyone's opinion of ugliness. Not to mention all the other paint schemes for Thalys, Euromed, La Poste, etc. So far I've resisted getting into Lego trains, but think I'll be getting 2 of these... :P

[Neo]

This evening the newest LEGO® exclusive, will be unveiled tonight at 9pm in Denmark at Fan Weekend. Stay tune at 12pm EST.

Update: Details and pictures for the set is now available here.

I like how the design blends in multiple colored bricks instead of using decals. I like how it uses inverted sloping bricks at the bottom. The female conductor's pigtail hair style looks new. I wonder how they are using the power function lights on this model.

[Mazdabug]

They are supposed to go on sale Dec 27th. Will be ordering 2.

[phey_05]

Back to Jan 1 sale :(

[greanie2011]

I wonder if this set is exclusive to Lego.com and Lego Stores?

I want this set But i definitely dont want to buy now and it go on sale later.
Although the Emerald Night never went on sale (Or at least not @ the 99% of places they had them in stock)