Passenger Train

"The Passenger Train 60197 earns a BrickScore of 62.8 — a crowd-pleasing ride that absolutely delivers on playability and modern app control, but is held back by a high price, battery-hungry electronics, a skimpy track supply, and reviewers' near-universal wish for more cars."

The LEGO City Passenger Train (60197) earns enthusiastic praise from owners for its fun Bluetooth/app-controlled Power Up system, smooth performance, and visually appealing Eurostar-inspired design. Playability is the clear standout, with both kids and adult fans reporting hours of enjoyment. The main frustrations center on value: the price is considered steep, battery consumption is excessive (up to 10 AAA batteries required), the included track is insufficient, and many wish the train came with more passenger cars. Design aesthetics draw a mild split — most love the modern look, but a few feel the locomotive design is an odd choice.

Where they split: Most reviewers are enthusiastic, but there is a mild split on design aesthetics — the majority embrace the modern Eurostar-style look, while at least one reviewer feels the locomotive engine design was a poor choice and would have preferred a different style. Battery and track complaints are nearly universal, but they don't dampen overall enjoyment scores for most buyers.