Trains - general discussion

[Guest ph4tb0i]

lol it's a train thread so horizon express of of course...

 

Thinking of buying more and selling the loco just to get more coaches too. it's a beautiful train next to the emerald night and ICE train. 

[Guest TabbyBoy]

I'm sat on the fence here deciding whether to sell 5 job lots of the following as "The Ultimate Train Collection" now for say,

[DoNotInsertIntoMouth]

I'm sat on the fence here deciding whether to sell 5 job lots of the following as "The Ultimate Train Collection" now for say,

[Guest ph4tb0i]

I really doubt the new trains would hurt the old ones value. With trains (and planes) collectors will always seek to add to their collection, not chuck the old one out. 

[binici]

I really love the current trains. I'm seeking older trains and if you look at the prices, it doesn't seem like any trains have lost their value...

[No More Monkeys]

In my opinion, you need:

 

2 of them to build a complete train (who wants a TGV with no arse end?)

Track

Power functions

 

Don't get me totally wrong... It's a nice looking train but, I think it represents poor value considering that you can buy a "complete" 7938 often discounted for less.  Therefore, I'm passing on Horizon Express.  More for you then. ;-)

I am indeed surprised that Lego did not do that (add extra engine and more track) in context of 5003540 kit... Though price-wise it would become a death star of a train set...

[Noodlenut]

Alright, we now have official images for these two trains and the train station!

via Brickset:

 

The Cargo Train, $200 USD

 

The High-speed Passenger Train, $150 USD

 

And the Train Station, $65 USD

[Guest ph4tb0i]

wow. that's pricey... 

[Guest TabbyBoy]

I can't imagine what the UK prices will be like.  Thanks, not as good as I first thought so I now feel better about my 7938s and 7939s.

[Sauromosis]

Totally agree Tabby, plus white doesnt age as well as red.

[StarPod]

our upcoming trains that should be retiring dont really stand a chance in the second hand market imo

[biniou]

Very nice sets at first sight !

The High-speed Passenger Train seems quite expensive though.

[binici]

Wow! I feel like if we scored well on the current trains, that we can breathe lightly for investment wise.

No matter what, having the current trains run along with these will look very splendid.

The new train station does look awesome, though!

[TheOrcKing]

No wonder I quit hobby trains years ago. Damn those are expensive. Give me a couple Helm's Deep instead; my parts for castle building must grow.

[junkrigger]

How are people getting these already. This person has a lot of the new sets How?  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-City-Cargo-Train-60052-/301178450499?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item461fa27243

[Deez_Brickz]

I saw the new cargo train in TRU $199 they had 1 maybe 3 sets. Is there value in flipping this? They also had the new arctic sets.

[junkrigger]

It seems early to be seeing them so yes I think there could be some quick money to be made. Anytime there is scarcity there is usually some markup to be had.  But don't quote me on it.  I am surprised TRU is allowed to put things out so early, and at MSRP with the possibility of applying coupons, rewards etc. I would buy one if I could locally for MSRP.

[Stevenplays]

Would only recommend sets that you wouldn't mind sitting on or will buy later for personal use as it may turn out bad, but most likely won't, just the common warning and all. I say take the risk for a quick flip.

[eklein03]

out already?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-60052-Cargo-Train-/141292964931?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item20e5b78c43

[Stevenplays]

out already?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-60052-Cargo-Train-/141292964931?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item20e5b78c43

Some TRU and LEGO stores have been putting out Summer 2014 sets early.

Got the new Train Station at the LEGO Store, love the set. Need to get more track however.

[ufema]

http://youtu.be/wH-l9tQfsaA

 

[sadowsk1]

These trains are my favorite.  With the shelf life they will undoubtably get I'm jumping at 20-25% off.  Buy now and enjoy them longer.  I don't think they will see bigger discounts.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

These trains are my favorite.  With the shelf life they will undoubtably get I'm jumping at 20-25% off.  Buy now and enjoy them longer.  I don't think they will see bigger discounts.

 

I want a bigger discount than that.  I pay RRP -40% tops.

[biniou]

I want a bigger discount than that.  I pay RRP -40% tops.

very hard here to have some trains at -33% and more.

Congratulations with the -40%

[Stevenplays]

New train sets available at LEGO Shop@Home via TheBrickFan

 

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Train-Station-60050

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/High-speed-Passenger-Train-60051

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Cargo-Train-60052

 

I also wonder when we'll see the next Creator Train set... Considering we got 9 sets with a train within the span of just 4 years, excluding these, my guess would be late 2014 or early 2015. Some may not consider the Ghost Train to be an actual train though, so really only 8 trains that could easily be motorized but only 5 with official instructions from LEGO, 3 that came with both the PF and Track, and another coming with just the track.

 

Ahh... the old speculation train. Ha.

 

I do hope the next train has a better looking front end compared to the Horizon Express, didn't really care for it.