JopieK Posted February 16, 2014 and TLG is still wondering why they don't sell more trains?! All kids like trains, my cousins and nieces are always totally mad about our trains when they come over / stay at us in vacation. The sets should be reasonably prices. A passenger train for about 100€, the cargo version should be 150€ max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacc Posted February 16, 2014 Those are the USD prices. They're much more pricier than the last City Trains waves... Perhaps the USD is not as healthy as back in the days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickviller Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) New pics of the train sets: http://news.toyark.c...-factory-115044 Looks like the front of the passenger train also consists of one of those airplane lower cockpit pieces Edited February 16, 2014 by Brickviller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
v6TransAM Posted February 16, 2014 Can we get pics of the passenger train where the front end is assembled correctly? Or are they setting us up for a horrible fitting piece since neither end of the train is actually pushed down together? Little disappointed with price increases since it appears we are actually getting a little less with each set. Also I have to say, Lego are bricks, why do they keep forcing massive pieces like the front of the pass train on us? I have never wrapped my mind around that and it always sticks out like a sore thumb to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregrichards Posted February 17, 2014 It looks like the new trains and station are coming out in August which is good as it gives me more time to save up. Will the UK price of the high speed passenger train be £100 do you think? It may be more I am sure the new station will be £50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted February 17, 2014 and TLG is still wondering why they don't sell more trains?! All kids like trains, my cousins and nieces are always totally mad about our trains when they come over / stay at us in vacation. The sets should be reasonably prices. A passenger train for about 100€, the cargo version should be 150€ max. I couldn't agree more. These sets are too expensive, and I'm a little upset. The new Simpson minifigs will be $4 each? $250 for a whacked out floating cow? Madness. I'm going to stop buying new sets for awhile. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain America Posted February 17, 2014 http://www.flickr.com/photos/eiker86/12498864423/ In this picture from LEGOworld Copenhagen, the nose piece of the train is perfectly flush, if you expand the image. I've noticed that it seems as though if they were to push down the piece in the New York toy fair picture, then it would be perfectly flush. For some reason though, the New York toy fair LEGO stands always have small inconsistencies. I noticed that the Cargo Train wasn't on the track properly and the Metalbeards Sea Cow back sails were on backwards. I believe this train costs more because of the new, I would say very intricate front train mould and the added electric equipment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamskii Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Looks to me like the one piece white nose is actually two piece - the Dark blue grey section underneath looks like the fuselage of a plane.. part no 87611 aircraft fuselage curved forward 6 x 10 bottom with 3 holes Adam Edited February 17, 2014 by Adamskii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted February 17, 2014 can you elaborate on the "added electrical equipment" captain america?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah Posted February 17, 2014 I find it interesting how more train bases are used in the City vehicle line. I got the 60025 Grand Prix Truck for cheap, it has a 6x24 train base as the trailer. I easily converted it into a box car by adding bogies and nothing else. What are bogies? The wheels on the bottom? Any idea which other models contain this base? I presume the Toys R Us and Lego trucks? The Mobile Police Unit previously mentioned. What about 60020 Cargo Truck? http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Cargo-Truck-60020?fromListing=listing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Sathe Posted February 17, 2014 I presume the Toys R Us and Lego trucks? The Mobile Police Unit previously mentioned. What about 60020 Cargo Truck? http://shop.lego.com...Listing=listing Bogies are the train wheelsets. None of the sets you mentioned (with the exception of the mobile police unit) have the large train bases., not even the large Toys R Us and LEGO trucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duq Posted February 17, 2014 What are bogies? Click! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain America Posted February 18, 2014 Sorry, I meant the power functions elements, the receiver, wires and the power box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
v6TransAM Posted February 18, 2014 Sorry, I meant the power functions elements, the receiver, wires and the power box. All those pieces are in the red cargo train, red pass train and yellow cargo train, so price wise it should be no different. I could live without giant solid pieces if it made things cheaper for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grymg Posted February 18, 2014 Bogies are the train wheelsets. None of the sets you mentioned (with the exception of the mobile police unit) have the large train bases., not even the large Toys R Us and LEGO trucks. TRU exclusive Excavator Transporter 4203 has an intermodal transport train base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperballpark Posted February 18, 2014 All those pieces are in the red cargo train, red pass train and yellow cargo train, so price wise it should be no different. Except those came out in 2010, so we've had 4 years of inflation to deal with in the meantime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate408 Posted February 19, 2014 Oh man I just recently got back into the Lego trains. Looks like i missed out on some cool sets. I saw a video about the ice train. That one looks pretty good. I better get these sets before the new ones come out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDumbWookiee Posted February 19, 2014 I love the cargo train, American diesels have always been a favorite of mine. But agree with others. It's pricey. And I'd prefer more than just three cars. I miss when you could buy additional cars separately, and engines were sold alone. Most regrettable LEGO mistake I ever made was parting with my Santa Fe and BNSF trains. Miss them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlmightyArjen Posted February 19, 2014 Why is it that TLG is selling just complete trains and not additional cars like during the 12V and 9V era? As a kid I drooled always on the catalogs with the additional stuff for my train (that I never got though). The kids of these days don't want that stuff anymore?? Can't imagine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire2865 Posted February 19, 2014 Why is it that TLG is selling just complete trains and not additional cars like during the 12V and 9V era? As a kid I drooled always on the catalogs with the additional stuff for my train (that I never got though). The kids of these days don't want that stuff anymore?? Can't imagine... They just dont sell anymore. Its easier for a parent to buy a whole train set rather than worry about buying each and every thing separately. And besides, if you want more cars, you can build them yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andythenorth Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) As a kid I drooled always on the catalogs with the additional stuff for my train (that I never got though). Didn't you just answer your own question? Edited February 19, 2014 by andythenorth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TF Twitch Posted March 2, 2014 Both of the trains sets, in my opinion, look too much like older sets, especially the passenger train. The locomotive of the cargo train looks too much like the Maersk locomotive. I am disappointed with this year's release. My idea is to have both the freight and passenger trains be steam locomotives with at least two train cars each (TLG needs to learn from the mistake made with the Emerald Night). Additional train cars could be purchased separately, just like how they did it in years past. The passenger steam locomotive could resemble something European since they were always more sleek in design, and the freight locomotive would be more American to give the rugged feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andythenorth Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) (TLG needs to learn from the mistake made with the Emerald Night). Yeah, I agree, it's pretty shocking that the Maersk and the Horizon Express only come with one car each. I wish TLG would pay attention and learn from this stuff. I think they're going out of business tbh. Edited March 2, 2014 by andythenorth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifeinplastic Posted March 2, 2014 The new white passenger train looks fine to me although I also share others concerns about the price of certain sets. For me a passenger train should have a lot of minifigs. Still disappointed we don't have an Australian train (The Ghan and Indian-Pacific) with a small Outback station and kangaroos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnapLock Posted March 2, 2014 After studying the new train pictures for a few month's, i have come to really like the white bullet style passenger train.Which was not a train i really liked when i first saw the pictures, i liked the cargo train more. However after looking over the pictures of both trains i have come to realize that the Cargo train here in Australia will be way way over priced ( my guess is $250-$400) and it looks like you don't get much for you money. I wish TLG would release more train accessories and carriages i know they wont so i have turned to the dark side of 'Clone bricks' to satisfy my train need's Any one have any ideas of the Over Priced Australian cost of these 2 trains? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
