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"The Freight Train earns its "Recommended" tier as a capable, fun motorized City set: 95% of LEGO.com buyers recommend it, and the operational crane, car carrier, and multi-train compatibility make it a satisfying addition to any City train collection, tempered by a steep price-per-piece and battery-hungry motor now that it is retired from retail."
The City Freight Train earns a "Recommended" verdict with a BrickScore of 62.7, driven by broad owner enthusiasm for its motorized play features, cargo variety, and satisfying build. Owners rate it 4.80 out of 5 across 387 ratings, with 95% recommending on LEGO.com, showing that buyers and critics are broadly aligned on this being a capable, fun set. Expert reviewers note the design is competent without being exceptional, and some flag the $0.173 per piece price point as steep for a City train.
Where they split: The BrickScore of 72.5 and owner average of 4.80 out of 5 are reasonably aligned, though the critical score reflects reservations about price-per-piece and design compared to the more uniformly enthusiastic owner response. Owners focus on the play experience; critics weigh the build design and cost more skeptically.
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"If you are into LEGO trains them I think you will like this set. There's nothing revolutionary in it, but it offers 2 ways for remote control, so you can either use the physical remote or the app."
RacingBrick
"In my opinion, LEGO Cargo or Freight train sets offer a huge selection of play options. This set doesn't disappoint."
Brickset Reviews"If you are into LEGO trains them I think you will like this set. There's nothing revolutionary in it, but it offers 2 ways for remote control, so you can either use the physical remote or the app."
"In my opinion, LEGO Cargo or Freight train sets offer a huge selection of play options. This set doesn't disappoint."
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.8
