LEGO City Passenger Train 60197 Building Kit (677 Pieces), Standard

My son waited for 2 years for this train ( to be 6) and he was over the moon to get it for his birthday. The train took 2 adults and a 6 year old a couple hours to fully put together. The train speeds are ridiculously fast, as in I don't see why anyone would need a lego train to go that fast. If you speed it up too much the train will fly off the tracks, but if you stay at a normal speed it stays on the track well. It does require an insane amount of AAA batteries (10 total, 6 for the train alone). We have already had to replace the batteries twice in a matter of 2 weeks. I would suggest investing in rechargeable batteries to save money. The price of this train is also very good ( or it was when we bought it for under $150). Our 4 year old is also obsessed with the train and its simplicity to put on tracks and drive.

TRAIN! It's a Lego train, and if you like Legos, and/or trains, this is fun. It was fairly easy to build. Says 6+, a 6 or 7 year old may need a hand, but I can still see them able to do it with limited help. The instructions are very easy to follow, and the bags of pieces numbered. Each page only adds a few pieces, and uses clear pictures to guide you step by step. The motors have a good amount of power, and 10 settings for power/speed. If you crank it to 10, it is fast enough to derail itself around a bend, so I'm happy with the way these perform. While I do think Legos are pricey, they do make top quality products, and their customer support has been fantastic for as long as I can remember. Very very rarely have I ever had any missing or broken pieces, and they've never given me hassle when I brought an issue to them. If you watched the video, you'll notice I bought 2, and combined them. Neither set was missing a single piece, and as usual, had some extras. It is possible, and easy, to sync multiple "engines" to a single remote.

This took my 6 year old about 2.5 hours to build all by himself. He is good at Legos in general. He loved putting it together. It does take a lot of batteries. 7AAAs in total. Like most other Lego sets, it's well designed. Comes with a small train station, as you might be able to see in the video. The train can move at different speeds, the fastest of which is pretty fast! We bought an extra set of tracks. We might need more!

This is one of my favorite LEGO sets I can think of! The train took a ‘whopping’ hour and a half to assemble, and I took some time to arrange the tracks...so about two hours to set up. Remember, you need a lot of AAA batteries for this set, so keep this in mind when building it. I’m surprised that I haven’t had to refill the batteries yet 🤷‍♀️. The train itself has a pretty sleek and modern design that makes it way cooler than all of the trains I’ve ever seen in real life. It’s more like a high speed monorail, to be honest. The mini figures included were the only thing I didn’t like about it. They were just...average. I don’t think there were any new pieces, nor rare ones, as far as the minifigures. But, overall, this set was great.

The pictures that the seller provided don't show just how large and well designed this train is. This is a very nice train set and much larger than we expected. See the picture I provided with me holding the engine in my hand. It's big ! We also ordered extra track so the train could run around our Christmas tree. Linking the train to the provided bluetooth controller was easy. Linking the train to my iPhone using the Lego Powered Up app was also easy. (Although the train can only be linked to one of them at a time). Overall, Lego has really designed a GREAT train set. We liked it so much, we ordered the Lego Cargo Train set also !

I purchased the Lego Passenger Train as a gift for my 11 year old grandson who has wanted it for a long time. The price on Amazon was much lower than other retailers so this was a plus. Since putting it together we have purchased additional track pieces as it comes with just enough to make an oval and that gets boring quick. I was surprised at the actual size of the train cars...they are not small at all! We also added a light kit that was purchased separately. I think this is a great piece for the Lego kids that have everything and want something different. It is very durable when assembled, haven't lost any pieces yet!

So... if there was a 3.5 stars, I probably would have selected that score for my overall rating. I'm still trying to determine how I feel about this LEGO train set, so I may revisit this review in the future after I've had more time to use and evaluate the overall set. A few positives to get this review started: - It's a LEGO train... which means you're all but guaranteed to have fun and the young bricker in your house will love it. I mean, seriously, how can you go wrong with a LEGO train that functions and operates? - The train itself looks great... the dark blue coloring with yellow really pops and is a significant improvement over the previous passenger train. - The new train system has two different options for operation... you can operate the train with the remote that comes with the set, or you can download the 'Powered Up' app by LEGO for free to control the train via your mobile device. When you download the app and operate the train via your phone/device, you get a series of sounds that you can use via your phone's speakers while operating the train. The process of downloading the app and connecting the train via bluetooth to your phone/device was fairly easy and didn't take much time. - The new 'Powered Up' app leaves a lot of growth potential for the future and I can only imagine what LEGO comes up with for increased playability and functionality in the future. A few areas of consideration: - The cost for a set this size is a touch high in my opinion... there are lots of larger LEGO pieces and train functions which command a higher price, but the amount of track you receive and the overall piece count are on the lower end. - The detail on the inside of the train (in all three sections) is rather limited and underwhelming. Sure, if more would have been included, the price may have gone even higher, but be forewarned, there's not a lot happening on the inside. - The amount of track gives you a basic circle... once again, I know it would probably increase the price, but more track would have been a nice touch. - The new bluetooth system for controlling the train is much different than previous systems for train operation. If you are accustomed to using the previous system, you'll find the new system much different and thus far, I would say more cumbersome and less user-friendly. The remote control feature takes a few seconds to actually connect to the train before use. Batteries... you'll need 10 AAA batteries to get this train going (better start stocking up on batteries now). - The 'Powered Up' app seems to work well, but I'm somewhat disappointed in how quickly it loses the connection if you stop using the train for a few minutes. I'm also concerned that the speed of the train seems to function differently from the app on your phone/device than it does via the remote control. This may be something I'm doing incorrectly on my end, but there seems to be something off. The sound functions that are available via the app are a great addition and without a doubt increase the level of fun and playability with this set. I can only hope there will be added features in the future as LEGO expands the possibilities via the Powered Up app. - The small train station is really underwhelming and adds a small amount of additional playability. Overall, I like this set, but I'm still on the fence with exactly how much I like this set. It's good, but it's not amazing. Now, perhaps after more use I will come around and my enthusiasm toward the set will increase, but right now, I have a slight hesitation and skepticism. Would I make this purchase again... yes, however, I'd probably look for a reduced price and I would measure my excitement if I'm familiar with the previous LEGO train systems. If this is your first LEGO train set, then I have no doubt you'll be pleased and excited. Hopefully you found this review helpful. If so, please let me know below. If you have any questions, don't hesitate. Also, be sure to check out my other LEGO reviews. Happy bricking!

This is a good Lego train set, but I don't think it's worth $150. I guess the expense is in the motor and remote control and that you can control the train via an app. But that still seems like a steep price. For that amount of money, it should come with more track. It's just a small oval. But my kids like it and play with it regularly. I guess it also makes a good base for a Lego city as you can create buildings all around the track.

Great product as always and fun to build

I ordered this LEGO set in order to extend tracks & train section of the same model I own. It is a great set consisting of sleek & smooth design, Parts & accessories & engine kit with bluetooth remote. The recommended extra track sets shown on the box (60205 & 60238) bought at multiple quantities will enhance playtime experience, creativity & thrill. This is a great set for Lego Hobbyists, collectors or as the perfect gift to kids with the mind for an electric & creative LEGO. Great price deal from amazon with the $20 Delivery which is reasonable with the current Lego/Toy stores's SRP of 199.95 Plus Tax, So all is fair. Great Lego set as the perfect gift to anyone who is into LEGO. Rating of purchase, Fast delivery & Current amazon limited time deal : 100/100.

Este tren, si bien contiene pocos elementos adicionales al tren a diferencia de otros sets, tiene muy buen diseño. El vagón dedicado al restaurante-cafetería está bien diseñado para el poco espacio disponible y tiene como alimentos un hot-dog (con una pieza de salchicha extra), tasas para café o té, algunos cupcakes y un croissant. Las mini-figuras de este set también son una buen adición, aunque hubiera estado mejor que se incluyeran unas cuantas más para llenar los vagones. En general es un buen set y no deberían pasar por alto si lo encuentran en oferta, porque tienden a subir de valor a los pocos años de ser retirados a la venta.

I bought this train for my 6 and 4 year old kids. I love Lego since I am a kid. The train is great. The train station is just basic but does the impression. Unfortunately the tracks they supply with the train are just a small circle. I recommend to buy a extra set of tracks with the train. My kids started to fill the inside of the circle with other Lego sets they got. They seem to like a open wagon concept better since it is easier for them to put other lego figures on and off the wagon. Remote control is wireless which is nice. All in all awesome but the kids might need to be just a bit older to use the train as intended. It does foster there imagination to make it work for them though.

Perfekt lego eben.