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"The Crocodile Locomotive earns its Recommended tier as a standout adult train set: 1,330 owners average 4.79/5 and reviewers consistently call it the most realistic locomotive LEGO has produced, with minor fixable flaws that community mods resolve easily."
Reviewers widely regard the Crocodile Locomotive (10277) as one of the most realistic and detailed train sets LEGO has ever produced, praising its accurate depiction of the Swiss 6/8 III Crocodile and its dual identity as a displayable model and motorizable runner. Owners back this up emphatically: 1,330 ratings average 4.79/5, with a 95% would-recommend rate. A few persistent criticisms around a gap between the cab and nose sections and occasional derailing on curves keep it from perfection, though community-sourced fixes for both issues are well documented.
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"With the notable exception of 10194 Emerald Night, LEGO trains tend to look like toys and not the sort of thing that many people would want to display in their living room. However, in my opinion, this model takes detail…"
Brickset Reviews
"the finished look is smashing and a real display piece to be proud of that's perfect for a mantelpiece or something to add to your train collection"
The Brothers Brick
"this latest one is the first one to look very very much like the real thing"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"With the notable exception of 10194 Emerald Night, LEGO trains tend to look like toys and not the sort of thing that many people would want to display in their living room. However, in my opinion, this model takes detail and realism to a whole new level, elevating it from a being just toy train to a model worthy of display anywhere in the house"
"the finished look is smashing and a real display piece to be proud of that's perfect for a mantelpiece or something to add to your train collection"
"this latest one is the first one to look very very much like the real thing"
Owners overwhelmingly praise the Crocodile Locomotive as LEGO's finest detailed train set for adult builders, with stunning realism and satisfying construction, but several report frustrations with dark printing on instructions and sporadic plastic quality issues.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.5
