Lego City 2026, Leaks, Rumours and Discussion

[Izzynufc-2]

59 minutes ago, Jb10bo said:

Based on Technic's history with Volvo, I wouldn't be surprised to see the upcoming sets inspired by Volvo equipment. Purely speculation though.. What I was picturing for the backhoe was the BL71. Either way, I agree that they would have to have a new mold for the backhoe bucket. The one from 60420 would be far too big and 4626 is too small and hasn't been made in over 20 years. Not to mention they don't even use that connection type anymore.

Can definitely see the dump truck being based from Volvos iconic articulated dump truck 

[Mondo-TRON]

Can't wait to see all the train sets.  I would like to get a steam train however i don't like it only having one car. Even two I don't like. IMO it needs to have three cars to feel complete. Also the option  of adding a motor.

Disappointed of no new City Space sets. However, I don't have any of the larger sets yet, so not have new sets would  give me time to save and get those.

[DanOfBricks]

4 hours ago, Jb10bo said:

Based on Technic's history with Volvo, I wouldn't be surprised to see the upcoming sets inspired by Volvo equipment. Purely speculation though.. What I was picturing for the backhoe was the BL71. Either way, I agree that they would have to have a new mold for the backhoe bucket. The one from 60420 would be far too big and 4626 is too small and hasn't been made in over 20 years. Not to mention they don't even use that connection type anymore.

Just took a look at a Volvo BL71, and too me it looks like a cross between a CAT and JCB Backhoe Loader(kind of an ugly duckling of backhoes). JCB Backhoe's are the most used world wide outside the United States(is pretty much dominated by CAT), and JCB is the grandfather of the front loader backhoes. 

[Izzynufc-2]

47 minutes ago, DanOfBricks said:

Just took a look at a Volvo BL71, and too me it looks like a cross between a CAT and JCB Backhoe Loader(kind of an ugly duckling of backhoes). JCB Backhoe's are the most used world wide outside the United States(is pretty much dominated by CAT), and JCB is the grandfather of the front loader backhoes. 

It’ll be likely based on a JCB one, just with the mammoth logo.

[lifeinplastic]

3 hours ago, Mondo-TRON said:

Can't wait to see all the train sets.  I would like to get a steam train however i don't like it only having one car. Even two I don't like. IMO it needs to have three cars to feel complete. 

I agree 100% with this - would have loved the option of buying more Orient Express carriages separately or something like the Metroliner (my favourite set of all time), where they released a separate compatible club car. I do wish Lego trains were more than just a new passenger train, freight train and platform every few years. Would be great to have lots of sets a bit like Hornby with various additional parts like bridges, signals, etc

[FinlayTheFaithful]

3 minutes ago, lifeinplastic said:

I agree 100% with this - would have loved the option of buying more Orient Express carriages separately or something like the Metroliner (my favourite set of all time), where they released a separate compatible club car. I do wish Lego trains were more than just a new passenger train, freight train and platform every few years. Would be great to have lots of sets a bit like Hornby with various additional parts like bridges, signals, etc

Or even wider curves

[lifeinplastic]

20 minutes ago, FinlayTheFaithful said:

Or even wider curves

Another good idea!

I’d like to see a track that inclines too.

[FinlayTheFaithful]

1 minute ago, lifeinplastic said:

Another good idea!

I’d like to see a track that inclines too.

All I want out for the locomotives themselves are smaller wheels and connecting rods, maybe even the return of the old detachable magnets

[TheArturro]

13 hours ago, lifeinplastic said:

I agree 100% with this - would have loved the option of buying more Orient Express carriages separately or something like the Metroliner (my favourite set of all time), where they released a separate compatible club car. I do wish Lego trains were more than just a new passenger train, freight train and platform every few years. Would be great to have lots of sets a bit like Hornby with various additional parts like bridges, signals, etc

It would be at the same time lovely and terrifying (for our wallets) if LEGO embraced being a model train company as well.

But imagine having a new series for trains in the style of Speed Champions for cars - 8 stud wide trains, rolling stock sold separately. Maybe even licensed stuff? Who wouldn't want to see a Siemens Vectron or an old British Rail Class 08 shunter?

[Izzynufc-2]

47 minutes ago, TheArturro said:

It would be at the same time lovely and terrifying (for our wallets) if LEGO embraced being a model train company as well.

But imagine having a new series for trains in the style of Speed Champions for cars - 8 stud wide trains, rolling stock sold separately. Maybe even licensed stuff? Who wouldn't want to see a Siemens Vectron or an old British Rail Class 08 shunter?

 

8 wide trains on a six wide track would work, a stud above the wheels

[FinlayTheFaithful]

I'm honestly hoping we get something like this for that retro steam train for the summer (The image might be a tad too big haha)

[bright22]

I have just built The Lego Van and Fires Food Truck.

I am quite surprised about the quality for this vehicles.

Yes, I said a lot of negativity for Lego City series in this 10 years, but I would say these 2 sets are really good.

I would give 9/10 for Fires Food Truck and 10/10 for The Lego Van.

Quite impressive, design and the scales are really good 

[Jiesdeo]

On 1/19/2026 at 9:31 PM, Izzynufc-2 said:

So the remaining sets with no names 

60501 1165 pieces (My City)

60509 803 pieces (Trains)

60512 N/A pieces (Great Vehicles)

Any predictions?

Well let's hope that there are some actual buildings in the CITY...

[Izzynufc-2]

1 hour ago, Jiesdeo said:

Well let's hope that there are some actual buildings in the CITY...

I hope so, we could do with some more buildings

[Izzynufc-2]

More summer 2026 information 
60501 Lava Land Amusement 1165 pieces 

60509 Port Freight Train With Crane and Truck 803 pieces 

Still no information on 60512 which is a great vehicles 

Edited February 1 by Izzynufc-2

[FinlayTheFaithful]

Just now, Izzynufc-2 said:

More summer 2026 information 
60501 Lava Land Amusement 1165 pieces 

60509 Port Freight Train With Crane and Truck 803 pieces 

Still no information on 60512 which is a great vehicles 

I've been waiting for a harbor focused train for years, will certainly consider picking that up

[Powered by Bricks]

100€ Cargo Train? Interesting...

Classic Tram, is it based on the old-school trams, or something close to the 2010 tram? 

Lava Land seems promising,  curious how the City Crew handled a Theme Park design. 

So the Pizza Set is an Actual Pizzeria

60512 is looking like a limited release. 

So it seems the 2026 rotation of trains gave us a twist: An affordable Cargo Train and a classic passenger train.

The wave overall is packed with less expensive sets. Great! However I'm scratching my head trying to figure out how can they release a 100€ Cargo Train. And how big is the Steam Train gonna be? (Last year's Holiday Train has 800-900 pieces and look at it!) 

2026 overall gave me the most of hope ever, many sets that I've been longing to see actually coming?!  Are they listening to us? 

Edited February 1 by Powered by Bricks

[FinlayTheFaithful]

3 hours ago, Powered by Bricks said:

And how big is the Steam Train gonna be? (Last year's Holiday Train has 800-900 pieces and look at it!) 

I've got a hunch it might be based off of those smaller industrial ones used as shunters (or switchers if you're outside of the UK), would be a nice departure from the stereotypical 4-6-0s that TLG keeps making

[DanOfBricks]

4 hours ago, Izzynufc-2 said:

More summer 2026 information 
60501 Lava Land Amusement 1165 pieces 

60509 Port Freight Train With Crane and Truck 803 pieces 

Still no information on 60512 which is a great vehicles 

Could 60501 be some kind of smaller roller coaster set?

[sebulba56]

I also think the 3 train sets will be like the 60423 : a very simple train, a side build and some section of tracks. But WHAT IF ? What if those are the long awaited replacement for powered up ? Like those could have some miniaturised motors and hub that make them able to make smaller trains, like circuit cube. I know I am daydreaming but what do you think ?

6 hours ago, DanOfBricks said:

Could 60501 be some kind of smaller roller coaster set?

I agree.

[Driver Brandon Grumman]

Currently, the only set from this wave that my eyes are on is the pizzeria. 

[Powered by Bricks]

11 hours ago, DanOfBricks said:

Could 60501 be some kind of smaller roller coaster set?

Probably more than a coaster, I hope. But it's obligated to have a volcano!

 

11 hours ago, FinlayTheFaithful said:

I've got a hunch it might be based off of those smaller industrial ones used as shunters (or switchers if you're outside of the UK), would be a nice departure from the stereotypical 4-6-0s that TLG keeps making

And what about the eletrics/power functions ? A Freight Train having those components and costing only 100€, is it possible?  Same goes for the Steam Train. 

Funny how LEGO is doing a lot of train releases nowadays. 

[Izzynufc-2]

I’m hoping for a 4-6-2 locomotive for the steam train and I’m predicting a diesel shunter for the Port Freight train

[FinlayTheFaithful]

On 2/2/2026 at 9:18 AM, sebulba56 said:

Like those could have some miniaturised motors and hub that make them able to make smaller trains, like circuit cube. I know I am daydreaming but what do you think ?

Something like the train motor that already has the hub stored inside? How would that work?

[sebulba56]

2 hours ago, FinlayTheFaithful said:

Something like the train motor that already has the hub stored inside? How would that work?

Yes maybe, that would allow to make smaller locomotives an thus smaller trains that would fit a smaller budget. Circuit cube has a bluetooth hub that works via a small rechargable battery wich is 4x4x2 connected to a 2x4x1 motor so I guess this is not impossible technically. 

Edited February 3 by sebulba56