New LEGO Disney Train and Station Set Announced

Power functions or not, the price point is rather high.  I do like some of the Disney character minifigs. 

Gots to pay for the LICENSING! But, to be FAIR, that is one highly-detailed set! My wife has previously built their Eifel Tower and London Bridge, also costly, but well executed models! You pay for quality, and I predict these sets will 100% sell out. The old adage, "if you have to ask...." applies here.

Could be a neat destination for someone running the MTH Amtrak AutoTrain gear on their layout.

Once you see the detail in the STATION you will understand the price tag. Amazing! Cool, too.

That was pretty impressive, particularly the inclusion of the Lilly Belle model in the station lobby as well as the Lilly Belle lounge car.

It's cute, but the change of "Disneyland" to just "Disney" on both the train and the station is sort of a big negative, IMO.

I'm fairly sure (though could be wrong) all the Parks' stations are unique enough that you can tell which park it is from just based on the design, anyway.  I know it's certainly true for the FL and CA parks.  No one would confuse this station for the one in WDW if they've seen both (live or just pictures).

Maybe one of the international ones is close enough to DL's version that this change makes sense.

-Dave

Release date for this set is September 1, 2019 according to the LEGO website. Should be available on Amazon as well.

A nice homage to the Disney steam engine history. The mini engines on display in the station are very cool. I wonder why the side rods on the engine were so poorly done though.

Overall, with some minor missteps, this looks like a great kit. My wife is our LEGO Builder-in-Chief and will be ordering this set. Her previous major LEGO projects were the Eifel Tower and the London Bridge. She also built most of the architectural series.

Looks like a fun build and it’s Disney themed too!   I built the current Passenger Train set with the PowerUP system earlier this year, during a bout of O Gauge withdrawal.  

Enjoyable half day building and the train actually runs well.  The set I bought has a handheld remote and works with the mobile app.  Biggest disappointment for me was the use of “stickers” for all the train graphics.  I was expecting the graphics to be permanently stamped on the bricks, like LEGO does for the people figures.

Looked up the MSRP for this set, $329.   

Should be cheaper from Amazon.

Tinplate Art posted:

Should be cheaper from Amazon.

Being an exclusive set, it will only be available through LEGO.  

Still, not a bad price for such an elaborate set.

I agree, Art. Given the ten cents per piece theory with the addition of a "train motor" and power hub, this set is priced within those standards. LEGO VIP members can place their orders this upcoming Wednesday. 

My wife really loves to build their models. That Eifel Tower was quite a challenge!

Do the VIP members get special pricing?

I predict this set will sell out since it has the dual appeal of LEGO and Disney!

LEGO VIP members do not receive discounts beyond those available to all enthusiast. However, members do receive "points" for every purchase that later translate into dollars that can be spent on future purchases, given enough points. Members also receive product and event updates and often early buying rights. Memberships are free of cost. If you're a LEGO nut, it's silly not to be a member. 

The set will do well. I see three crossovers, LEGO fan, Disney fan, and train fan. 

A triple threat!

Problems:

Buried among a pile of favorable reviews, one guy posted that

1) The set does not include a remote control.

2) All the axles, including those on the locomotive, are plastic.

3) Actually, the motor and batteries are in the tender, which pushes the unpowered locomotive. The axles on the tender are also plastic.

4) The chimney and light tend to fall off easily.

Vincent Massi posted:

Problems:

Buried among a pile of favorable reviews, one guy posted that

1) The set does not include a remote control.

From LEGO: Train and sound effects can be controlled via a smart device. Connect via Bluetooth from the LEGO® Powered Up app.  

2) All the axles, including those on the locomotive, are plastic.

No surprise since it's a plastic building toy

3) Actually, the motor and batteries are in the tender, which pushes the unpowered locomotive. The axles on the tender are also plastic.

I noticed that too, but understand why. Again with plastic axels, it's a plastic toy, not a diecast model. 

4) The chimney and light tend to fall off easily.

Well, so what! Either stick it back on and forget it, or glue it on if it bothers one that much. I rather have it look right. 

Plastic axles on LEGO trains is a recent innovation, and not all L gauge folks like it.

As for the control:  not everyone possesses--or desires to possess--a "smart device."  A lack of an alternative is a poor decision.  Frankly, I'd want to give LEGOs to a kid to keep the OFF the d@#^ phone.

I get all that, and don't disagree. True, I will not be able to control this train remotely with my rotary dial flip phone. I'll get over that. For as often as I would run this train, I'm good with simply pressing a button.

I have several LEGO trains, but certainly don't consider myself an L gauge guy, so I can't speak to those demands. It's just LEGO to me. 

RE: Plastic axles: LEGO plastic seems to be a fairly high grade, and the torque required to move a relatively light weight engine plus the cars would not be very high. We are not talking diecast here! It follows that the axle wear would be minimal, and maybe a lot less than metal on metal or metal on plastic!

The big turnoff for me are the excessive stick-ons (52)! They could have done more brick printing allbeit at greater cost. 😐

I think everyone prefers printed elements over stickers. My solutions is to not use them. 

AGREED!  ☺

I appreciate and enjoy the courtesy of the posters on this thread. Friendly disagreements help us understand issues a lot better.

The fellow with the critical review also claimed that when you ran it in reverse, the locomotive kept separating from the train. (Remember that the motor, battery, and receiver are all in the tender. The locomotive is unpowered).

I wonder if the "steam" locomotive's wheels are having problems turning in sync.

Even if it is never run, it will make a very nice display piece. ☺

It's coming to my house! I pulled the 'VIP early buy' trigger on this set this morning and it should be here within a week. 

JON: Keep us posted! ☺

Update: Received this notice from the fine folks at FedEx...

Should be a winner!  ☺

Just a few miles east...

Arrived at FedEx location

SAINT PAUL, MN

A-n-t-i-ci-p-a-t-i-o-n.....

$329.99 steep price but Disney and Lego are in the wheel house for kids off all ages. Nice review

Almost here...

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

ROGERS, MN

It will not be long!