All aboard the new Intercity Express Train, linking the largest cities of LEGOLAND!

This train is an homage to classic LEGO train sets, as well as real high-speed passenger trains from the 80s and 90s. It comes in a stunning dark red livery with black and white accents. Modern slope pieces and tiles have been used for a smooth look.

I went through many design iterations to create a train that is not only a display piece, but also sturdy enough to be played with. It was also important to me to keep the set compact and affordable, without skipping over any features you would expect from a modern express train.

The set consists of 3 cars, each with a distinct interior:

The engine car, featuring a cockpit, the engine compartment, and a conductor's room.
The passenger car features a split 1st and 2nd class compartment and a luggage rack.
The control car, featuring another cockpit and an on-board restaurant, complete with a snack bar and the obligatory coffee machine.

Five minifigures are included: A train driver, conductor and 3 passengers. There are various accessories, such as suitcases, a signal paddle, food and drinks.

Some technical highlights:

The entire side walls and the fronts are built using SNOT (Stud Not On Top) techniques.
The cars are connected by Jacobs bogies. This is a typical feature of modern high-speed trains.
The driver sits a bit lower to give him enough headroom in the wedge-shaped cockpit, which is 100% brick-built.
The connections between the cars are built using double-sided rounded slopes, imitating the rubber beads of real train cars.
The pantographs can be raised or lowered.

Thank you for your vote ... and ... bon voyage!