ClassicTrains

Absolutely the 7740! :) When I was a child, I could only see it in brochures. As an adult, I could buy one at last, which I had to sell a year later. :( So still on my wanted list.

I have found the post (it's from 2014), and this can not necessarily be considered a rumour indeed... Probably I was used to the fact that 1974 usually had quite reliable sources. But anyway, he has predicted it more or less, in 2014.

I must admit that I only got to know about the new set only 2 days ago. But what really surprised me is not only that we will have a new Expert (or Adult) train set again, but also something else. I have read through this topic, and I have not found any hint of a previous rumour that appeared here on EB. It was back when we were expecting a new train set after Horizon Express was phased out. Someone shared a rumour here (I am not 100% sure, but I think it was 1974), that the next Creator Expert train will be an old electric locomotive, similar to Crocodile, in brown colour. I can remember clearly, how excited I was to read this, and then how disappointed I was when nothing happened. It was a few years ago, could be in 2015 or 2016. Can anyone else here remember this rumour?

The first video of the actual set is out! :-) https://youtu.be/fmSpepGC4qc

My goodness, that will be an instant buy for me!! I understand that Lego trains have come a long way and became more and more realistic, but I always felt that the charm and unique atmosphere of the '80ie's sets has simply gone, nothing's left of it. Today's sets rarely give me the "must have" feeling, so I will be extremely happy to have this (hopefully)! Maybe I'm too old (40, just like on the box ), but I think there will be others too who will be very-very happy with this set!

Just an idea, but I'm not sure I'm right: could the Disney train be 8 studs wide because of the fact that the original is a narrow gauge one (914 mm), and making the Lego train 6 wide would be very unproportional..?

I'm not sure if this was posted yet, I guess not. :)

Have you seen the orange train door (probably only a left one) coming with the Arctic set 60195?

I agree with you all, and I understand what you say. :) I just wrote what was reported on zusammengebaut.com. We will see whether they were right or missed something. I also hope badly for a short shunter (which could still be a realistic idea for next year, when - hopefully - a second cargo train arrives), so I would like to see an integrated BT receiver too.

I have just read this report from the Nuremberg fair: http://zusammengebaut.com/lego-city-gueterzug-60198-und-passagierzug-60197-mit-power-functions-2-0-43773/ They claim that they could peek inside one of the new trains, and the BT receiver is there and is of the same size as the IR one. I am not 100% convinced though, that they are right with this. :) According to the Article, TLG is still working on an app to control the trains by a smartphone or tablet, so probably there will be a way to do that.

Thank You, that makes it more clear! :) I don't have any delete icon below the text editing section, when editing the post where my attachment was - maybe because I have deleted the picture from the post as first step. Now I tried to insert the same attachment to the same post, and edit it again, but nothing like a delete (attachment) icon appears any more... Seems like it's stuck for good, or I am missing something. :)

Hello, I keep getting a message that I am over my "attachments" quota (I have uploaded two pictures in a topic that I have started, that's all). Now I have edited my posts, where I removed the attached pictures and replaced them another way. Then I navigated to profile -> my attachments, but apparently there is no way to delete any of the pictures, even though they are not used in posts any more... I tried with Firefox and Chrome, no difference. Anyone knows maybe, how to do this...? Thank You in advance!

I am disappointed about this too! Yes, we are almost at the same age, this could be the reason... :) I was happy when 60052 came out, even though I don't like american engines that much. But at least it had a proper door! Maybe I'll get one now, because who knows if we're ever gonna see one again with doors. And the same goes for train windows... Looks like we always get a continuous row of rectangle-shaped glass lately. No proper train windows any more, though in real life, a lot of modern trains still have them...

I join too... It would be awesome to get to know, who designed my favourite sets! :)

I couldn't agree more! Actually this description was the verbal one from last night (or afternoon in the US) - here on this topic -, and it was perfectly accurate. The leaked images/video that You think of were discussed about almost a week ago here. ;) I have dreamt of a passenger train with a locomotive and separate coaches, because we haven't seen any since 7740 (talking about City sets only), but only EMU-s or fantasy stuff (9V). Well, this dream came true, but not exactly the way I pictured it... :D This nose piece is a disappointment again. I like the color scheme though.