LEGO City Cargo Train 7939..
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135 of 136 people found the following review helpful.
By R. Ferguson
Just so you know, I'm a parent who loved Lego when I was a kid, and then rediscovered it with my kids. We generally like Lego trains and I have not had reason to speak ill of them. But this really IS a special set.
This is Lego's deluxe starter set. The train is nicely crafted and the set has a ton of playability. The engine is a European-style, yellow and gray, electric freight engine. The rolling stock includes a flat car, tank car and container car. The set also has a red full-length container, a yellow half-length container, two small automobiles (that load onto the flat car), green container gantry, a semi with container trailer, and four mini-figures. It includes 8 pieces of straight track, 16 curved, two switches, and 16 pieces of flex track. It also has all the necessary Power Function (PF) accessories (motor, infrared control, and battery box). The battery box is a new part; it holds six AAA batteries and sits inside the engine. If you don't like changing out AAAs, you can opt for the more expensive lithium-ion battery and DC charger available directly from Lego. Also, Lego has designed the engine such that you may add a set of lights (routing the wire under the arched red bricks). The lights (8870) are also available directly from Lego and they connect neatly with all of the PF batteries. That said, there really isn't anything extra that you need to get with this; if you are buying this as a gift for your child or grandchild, the only extras you need to remember are nine AAA batteries.
What do the kids think? Of course, they are all over it. There is a lot you can do with the set. It is a fun build (some kids need help, some don't). The train can go sufficiently fast that it derails. And there is always a mini-figure or two that seems to be walking across the track at inopportune moments. And with the ability to mix our existing Lego sets with this one, the train does not get boring.
For those of you who have earlier Lego train sets, this is a new generation that uses Power Function motors and infrared signaling. The prior "RC" sets (7897 and 7898) use a different motor and different infrared control unit. The prior 9 volt sets used electrified track. This newest generation has the same gauge track as the 9 volt, but the track is plastic (and is exactly the same track as the RC sets).
Sometimes when we get a train set I am tempted to redesign things. I like this one the way it is. The engine could use doors. And it takes a little bit of disassembly to get to the battery box (we did splurge on the rechargeable battery, but we swap it with our other trains too). But the detailing on the engine, rolling stock and cargo is just right.
The set has a deluxe price, but if you have already bought into Lego, then you are well on your way to being able to build a city around the track or create your own train cars. Relative to traditional train sets (e.g. Lionel type) you would have to pay a similar amount or more for something of decent quality.
Finally, and I apologize for my lengthy comments, there are two additional sets that have come out at the same time: a train station (7937) and a level crossing (7936). The latter is an especially nice addition.
Cheers
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Dad
This is a great train. I purchased it for Christmas for my 7 and 10 year old and they love it. They have played with it non-stop since we gave it to them. It is much better than I throught it would be. Very fast and durable. I look forward to adding onto the train set and buying some more sets.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By Brick
As owning multiple older LEGO train sets, I wanted to get this newest freight line and was initially a bit shocked at the price tag. Regardless, I saved part of my budget for the month and splurged on this set and am really glad that I did.
The Good:
The design of the loco is very Euro-like; similar to electric locos I have seen in Germany, Austria, etc.
The cars all have a fair amount of detail, and it all helps to add to a reaslistic set.
The semi and crane are neat, and typically something you always need to buy as an accessory train set in years past.
The power functions work well, have a nicely disguised on/off switch, and the train has very nice speed and power. Think Z06 'vette for a LEGO train.
Track - and LOTS of it conmes with this set! I am used to the little oval with 16 curves and 2 or maybe 4 straight sections. This set has what seems to be twice the track. Many more options for layouts.
The not "as" good:
There are what seem to be 10 little instruction booklets - I liked the older LEGO books (think 6080 castle set) that were larger and not as easy to lose.
A lot of the cargo container walls and other parts are now "molded" single parts, whereas older LEGO sets had a lot more common parts. Less ability to be creative with re-building into something else. I am sure this lowers the cost of the set, but also lowers re-play value for the younger fans.
Difficult to open/swap out batteries on the power functions due to location in the train as well as little screws on them. Be prepared with what seems like a pallet of batteries and jeweler screwdrivers.
No working headlights in the train - part of the fun is running at night... but now I need to find some headlights like on my 7745 high speed train set.
Overall - a better investment than the other power functions train set (the red passenger train) due to more track, more accessories, mini figures, etc. If you are only going to splurge and get one $$ set, this is the one!
Thanks LEGO - for keeping the trains alive!!
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