You might find that it is easier to remove the Power Functions components from the model for some of the following: But despite all the elements of the build, LEGO, as always, breaks it down into manageable chunks. Rather helpfully, this set comes with 4 books, and each book has bag numbers on the front to tell you what you'll need to build the next part. As ever, before we give our final verdict, we'll run through the goods and the bads in bullet points to help tie everything together. Let's start with the goods: Usually we love that, but these two are so similar that it makes us wonder why LEGO bothered. Especially when some of the others don't have two printed faces, and we could see how changing their expressions would have been more valuable in terms of the stories you could tell.

For what you get and the atmosphere a train like this can add to a LEGO City, we'd actually say the price is fair. So far, so good... Representation - Any set that includes minifigures that represent others is a huge plus in our book, and it's one of the reasons we're so excited for kids and adults alike to get their hands on this set. Connect the battery box directly to the train motor, bypassing the IR receiver. Does the train work now? If so, the problem is either the remote or the receier. If not, the problem is either the battery box or the motor.

Category summary

All in all, the minifigures here are detailed, thoughtful, and perfect for both play and display. What more could you want? There was no way we were ever going to not love this set. There are lights, working motors, moving trains, and brilliant style on offer here, not to mention great representation, a fun finished set, and plenty of play and display features, too. There's a spot on the train to secure the wheelchair in place, and a disabled access ramp on the station platform. They're minor details, for sure, but details that are so important to show, and we're glad LEGO have done so (and continues to do so). It's good to see. At first glance, this sounds like an exciting set that's going to be perfect for bringing our LEGO Cities to life. But is everything as it seems? Price

Yes, we love the lights included in this set, of course we do. But as a LEGO lighting business, we couldn't help but feel LEGO could have improved the lights in certain parts to make the train stand out just that little bit more. Despite that one small gripe, though, we love all of the minifigures on offer here, including the accessories. There's a laptop with keyboard details, a printed cellphone piece that looks stunning, and even a bicycle with saddle bags (and there's even a place to store said bicycle when they board the train). LEGO really doesn't miss a beat here, and every one of the figures looks great. And for the most part, the building experience is a good one too. It's a nice build, and the 7 bags don't feel overwhelming at all - especially considering there's a lot to build. You've got: And patiently we'll wait, because it gives us time to ready ourselves for the brand new LEGO City Express Passenger Train, made up of 764 pieces, with the usual power up remote control system (which can be replaced with an app, if you prefer) and this time, the train even has lights included (and here at Lightailing, we're always excited by that).