This is a Classic Train because of the cargo it is hauling. The flatcars carry components to assemble a spaceship inspired by the classic space transport and cruiser sets from 1979 while the traveling renaissance festival horse car incorporates styles from the earliest classic castle sets.

At the front of the train is one the rarest locomotives ever built, it is believed none were ever constructed. Inspired by a cartoon depicting a massive steamer in an 0-2-0 configuration, this model faithfully recreates the fanciful illustration. Although the choice of wheel arrangement is whimsical, the build incorporates a lot of realistic detailing in the tiny package. If you look from the front, you might think you are staring at a mighty C&O T-1, except that someone forgot to put all of the wheels on. The cab features a removable roof (shown on/off in one of the images), throttle, brake-stand, firebox door, sight glass, steam gauge, injector, backhead, and more. Even with all of the details the cab fits two crew members. The Vanderbilt tender is ready for Power Up (Powered Up elements are not included but are readily available separately from Lego.com). When powered the engine can handle all standard Lego train track geometries (tested in real bricks).

One flatcar carries the fuselage of a spaceship, and another carries its wings. This model draws inspiration from classic space sets 918 Space Transport and 924 Space Cruiser. The spaceship components make a great looking load for the train, but they can also be taken off the flatcars and assembled into a spaceship. Be sure to see the images of the cockpit. It has been updated with ample displays to monitor every function on the ship and visualize critical information from across the sector. It even has a seat worthy of a space minifigure wearing air tanks. The spaceship is in transit with no crew on board, but inside the cargo bay you will find a spacesuit.

The horsecar is part of a traveling Renaissance Festival. With a cabin for the reenactor and their gear on one end a stall for the mighty steed on the other. The opening functionality and color scheme are inspired by the classic yellow castle, set 375. The car includes barding styled from 383 Knight's Tournament, and cargo from 677 Knight's Procession. The horse and knight can be completely suited up for a joust using equipment carried on board the car.

The train is crossing a box-girder bridge. The design is strong yet light. It works amazingly well in bricks for the same reason the prototype works amazingly well in real life. For safety, there is a duck-out in the middle of the bridge in case a train approaches while a track worker is maintaining the deck. You can use the bridge as a display stand for the train or integrate it into your layout.

The set also includes a father/daughter (or mother/son) pair of rail fans, ren fest fans, and simply Lego fans to take it all in.

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