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New Trains 2022 - High speed passenger train 60337 and freight train 60336
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Mon, 4 Jul 2022 10:14:41 GMT
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Hi Lugnet train fans!
anybody besides me who has looked into the new trains 60336 and 60337?
I was pleased, that the train system is still available at LEGO. Of course not
as exhaustive as the 1980 and 1991 roll-out of train sets, but still nice.
The passenger train has the new split-level base-plates that can be extended in
the center. It has doors (better suiding a shop than a train wagon), it even
includes light. And personally I love the fact, that it has a built front as the
orange horizon express (TGV) or Santa Fe - instead of incorporating a monobloc
part. Of course 2 sets are required to make it a decent train. My tip: buy it
now. The train is in the list of sets, that will go up in September.
Although I thought it to be the weaker design, I also would now rate the freight
train pretty high: this has lot's of clever play functions in the 2-deck car
transport and the loading ramp. And it is sturdy enough for any 6 year old to
handle it. The learge reach stacker to grab the containers is a great model on
it's own!
My kids and friends gave proof, that earlier sets had less play value. Maybe
worst was the infra-red train 7898: the crane waggon does not work at all. The
hook pulled up will move the main beam upwards instead. Releasing the hook does
not work as it is too light. There is just oo much friction in the cord way. On
top the winch will break off every time you touch it.
The cloosed goods waggon of 7898 carries 2 crates. And both can't be loaded with
a forklift as the doors are in the center and do not open wide enough.
The forklift does notz only look ugly but the gas tank is fixed to one stud
only: so it is permanently breaking off. Lego did a much better job in 2022!
Main downside on all new train sets: Lego gave up metal axles. The new ones run
worse than anything in the 9V area. Wheel sets will for sure become a
bottle-neck for MOCs soon. The 2018sets are still on sale and this is the last
chance to get new spares at reasonable costs.
Leg Godt!
Ben
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