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  1. PeteM
    This is a screenshot of the passenger train from a video I saw on Facebook - mods feel free to remove if it's too naughty.... Edit - that picture isn't cropped off, that is the full length of the power car!
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    The colour scheme in the image of the passenger train I've seen recalls the original livery of the British Rail Intercity 125 - though the actual model is much truncated from real thing and shaped more like the original test version from the early/mid 70s...
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    As much as I love the era, I agree - I don't think we'll ever see any of the 1980s trains rereleased (or 90s, frankly!). Even a 'revisit' using the original models as inspiration but utilising modern pieces and techniques wouldn't shift more than a handful of units, especially compared to the sales volume of the new City sets. Second to sales volume, the next biggest hurdle is that the old train window mould appears to have been retired so any remake would probably have a new style window frame. Once they start making substitutions like that, the exercise becomes less valid. But it's still nice to dream... :)
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    It's over 100€ more than the most expensive City set from 2017 - trains are usually the only thing in that price bracket for the theme so I can't imagine what else it would be... This hobby definitely doesn't get any cheaper!!
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    Ah well, I don't count the Winter Train set - that was part of the Winter Village line, not the standalone Creator Expert series of the previous three. I like it well enough, but if it was supposed to be to the standards of the latter I'd be massively disappointed... There's no particular logic in my 'one of each' theory, except the need to see patterns in the mysterious decisions Lego make (why would they stop making such great trains on the two year pattern after 2013?). As a result, I don't expect anything this year or next (except the City sets) - but I am really hoping!
  6. PeteM
    Agreed ;) An updated 7740 has been mentioned a few times... - the problem with the smaller engines (the small steam trains, 7735, and the superlative 7760) would be getting all PF gubbins in such a small space... Emerald Night seems the most likely, hopefully with some tweaks to the design and colour for the engine, but bringing back the train window frame used in the carriage (and preferably in tan!)
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    Yep, this seems the most realistic - I'm fairly sure that, having covered off the three major modes of traction (steam, diesel and electric), that Creator line is done for the time being. The only small hope I have is, if Lego are seriously looking at rereleasing retired sets that have a high aftermarket value and a Lepin version (like UCS MF and Taj Mahal), maybe Emerald Night will feature in their plans?
  8. PeteM
    Congratulations! Can't wait to read the review :)
  9. PeteM
    I'd be interested, though I am 'overseas'...
  10. PeteM
    I did the same with 7740 and I can confirm that it was really difficult to get the end of the PF lead from the motor through the 1x2 hole in the base, and then almost impossible to get back the other way again! I second the suggestion above of using a plate built base if possible as the ones from 60051 are four studs shorter than those in 7745.
  11. PeteM
    And explains why I could never find it in shops as a child, despite it featuring in the amazing layout photos that graced the back of the instructions for other 12v sets (and of course 7777 Ideas Book)....
  12. PeteM
    I'd welcome any information that anyone can find - and many thanks to those who have provided interesting links and pictures! This was 'my' era and I just took it all for granted at the time. Then they announced that they were going to release a new system but promo material seemed to indicate it would still be compatible - which it was in terms of gauge and literally nothing else! And what an upgrade - all automation removed, more limited multi-train options and launching with an ugly grey train! I've softened on the appeal of the 'Euro Express' since, but still see the 9v system as a whole a step backwards.... :( On the positive side, my parents were able to pick up lots of track etc at sale prices when shops began to clear their stock in the early 90s.... :)
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    Wow - excellent work!! I spent probably longer than was healthy pouring over the pictures in 7777 as a child, these models are great! I always wanted to try and recreate them but I never had enough of the right elements at the time, especially Technic which seemed to be a core component of the more interesting ones...
  14. PeteM
    Thanks so much for the heads up - ordered!
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    Winter Village sets always disappear from UK Lego site after New Year, and then that one comes back when the new model is released. I do wonder if the train might have a longer life to accompany the station next year as well...
  16. PeteM
    Exactly what I was going to say! 'Classics' are sets from my childhood. Those not part of my childhood (Western for example) are not classics. Some of my classics may overlap with yours, some won't. When people with the same frame of reference talk, then the term becomes meaningful for them, but you'll never get consensus on the definition :)
  17. PeteM
    Nice one @terryfay1983 - this was my tribute :)
  18. PeteM
    My only real hope for trains outside of the City theme are 1) the Lego Ideas Tram currently in review, or 2) maybe a large Creator set of The Rocket, similar in scale to the VW Van/Car/Mini/London bus sets, or the Sopwith Camel. The latter s a long shot based on nothing at all, but it's a lovely idea!!
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    Sadly probably true, but as TLG aren't adverse to the occasional remake I have my fingers crossed for an 'improved' Emerald Night . . . one day . . . FWIW I recently reviewed 7938 on Brickset and noted that the brick built nose was a good part of its appeal for me :) Far preferably to the single nose piece on the high speed sets, though they are the only way to realistically achieve that 'look'
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    I suppose it's consistent with other City lines where there is a default combination of the usual sets for those themes - see the endless variations on police and fire stations etc. We occasionally get a 'bonus' from other themes like Toy Story, Lone Ranger and Winter Village, but with the Creator Expert line seemingly extinct, I'm not looking to Lego to provide any more AFOL oriented sets in the near future. Ive still got everything crossed for the Ideas Tram set though!
  21. PeteM
    There are also some in the Leicester Square Lego store (UK), but generally the WV sets completely vanish for the spring and summer months until they are needed again... :)
  22. PeteM
    Thanks for the review - I read the others of course, but this is the one that I actually wait for and look forward to reading :)
  23. PeteM
    Well there is the excellent tram mentioned up thread that has made it to review stage, so fingers crossed for that one! That aside, Ideas is still mostly a popularity contest so trains are starting from a bit of a disadvantage unless tied to a popular IP theme and even then there's no guarantee (cf the Back To The Future train)....
  24. PeteM
    Also available by post for £2.49 P&P if you can't get to a shop - UK addresses only. Details at Brickset.
  25. PeteM
    You're a braver man than I - its all so expensive nowadays I've not got the courage to cut or modify anything! The examples above look great though :)
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