Red Cargo Train shown in latest product catalogue...

 

  • Red Cargo Train shown in latest product catalogue...

    Posted by Grahame, 21 Jun 2011 02:31. Filed under New sets.

    3677: Red Cargo Train
    City/Trains, 2011
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    ©2011 LEGO Group

    The latest consumer LEGO product catalogue, which I have just received, contains the new set releases due out in the next few months. Included is the Red Cargo Train set 3677 and most of the other new set releases that we already know about here at Brickset.

    There was some early debate about whether or not this was a genuine set when news first broke earlier this year after the set had been seen in a display in Denmark. But now we can confirm that it will be arriving at a station near you anytime soon!


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Posted by Zordboy in Australia, 21 Jun 2011 03:01

I got this catalogue on Monday, so yeah.

They could've picked a better picture, though. I mean, that's it -- the engine and the new brown ballast truck. You can see a hint of the van in the background, but the perspective is so out-of-scale it looks like the van is shorter than a minifig! Edit -- or else, the train runs through the land of the giant minifigs ^_^.

But yeah, at least we know that it's legit, now.

Posted by Markey in Belgium, 21 Jun 2011 03:16

I haven't seen this one before, looks great!

Posted by yys4u in United States, 21 Jun 2011 04:14

Yea, looks really nice. And I'm not even a train collector!

Posted by Huw in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 05:19

Very interesting. I'm glad to be proven wrong. It does seem strange that another train is being released so soon after last year's pair. Maybe they are selling really well. Is it motorised, I wonder? If so that would have to be a red battery box on the front wouldn't it?

Posted by jon11380 in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 05:26

@ Huw - looking at the front and rear bogies they appear to be similar design to that of the current power cars on the freight and passenger cars, also you can see the semi circular shape of the IR reciever on the top rear of the loco. More details of this would good however. What wagons does it come with and how much track, what is the pricing point etc...

Posted by Matthew in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 05:33

More Info - http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52213&st=0
It is indeed a red battery box.

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 06:27

Looks 'OK' but until better pictures come out, it doesn't seem that enticing. Perhaps we've just been spoilt with the Emerald Night/Maersk, but I think its lacking in the design department.

Posted by roamingstudio in Germany, 21 Jun 2011 07:13

But expect the price of Santa Fe windscreens to depreciate...

Posted by Zordboy in Australia, 21 Jun 2011 08:20

I do agree with miniroll32. I'm definitely a train-fan, and it doesn't really excite me (Emerald Night and Maersk were must-have, you know). But I don't really like the carriages, and I think the engine is a bit boring. I counted today, the engine is 32 studs long (on a 28 stud baseplate, with two extra studs on either side). I think, when the engine is enormous (like BNSF or Maersk), I kind of hope for a bit more visual *oomph*, for want of a better term.

It's not bad, though. But still no doors. Seriously, Lego, that's been bothering me for years now.

Posted by LukeSkywalker in Ireland, 21 Jun 2011 08:41

Does the minifigure with the jackhammer have a mask over his mouth? How cool would that be! :)

Posted by Jarod98 in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 09:23

Looks like a cool set. Since it's motorized it'll probably be anywhere from $49.99 to $69.99. If anyone has the final price it'd be great to know. The length of the train was pretty good, so I may buy this, but only if I can find a good deal on it and it comes with tracks.

@LukeSkywalker - I hope so!

Posted by Huw in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 09:26

^ You have to be joking, right? It'll be nearer $100.

Posted by Matthew in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 09:32

^ I should think it'll be a lot more than that. Have you seen all the things it comes with on the link I posted above? Just to note that the current Passenger Train (7938) is $129.99. I wouldn't be surprised if it's more than that due to it having more coaches and a small conveyor belt.

EDIT: Got Ninja'd by Huw ;-)

Posted by Jarod98 in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 10:20

Oh, wow I didn't see those pics you posted LCG. Ha, it'd be a miracle if it were near that price, maybe it'll be $119.99 to $149.99... I'm no Train master so I'm very bad at guessing prices for these kinds of sets. I'll have to forget about buying this set.

Posted by Nightshroud99 in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 11:13

I'll be getting this set, marking my entrance into trains. :-)

Posted by av8r1973 in United States, 21 Jun 2011 11:14

This guy better be motorized, or be priced accordingly. I skipped on the Emerald Night solely because of the lack of integrated PF and additional carriages, but we have the rest. Nothing on this stands out and yells "BUY ME", other than simply being LEGO and Train. After living with the 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe for a while, even my kids agree that's the most fun. The details are incredible. I hope we're not regressing here, but it seems a bit premature to produce another cargo train so fast. A realistic passenger train set would be more welcome here...

Posted by ncbarrett in United States, 21 Jun 2011 11:18

I don't like the look of the current cargo train, however I do like how this looks, I might get this.

Posted by madforLEGO in United States, 21 Jun 2011 13:34

Well it is bizarre it is coming out so close to the other one being out.. My guess is that the price will be between the passenger train and the cargo train, so about 150 USD maybe? Maybe less track; less switches.....
I think the laughable part is that the Power functions was supposed to reduce the price of a train sets, but then they sit there and add more track and stuff... While that is ok for me, they should not then turn around and act surprised when people do not pay for a 180 USD cargo train

Posted by DavidGraham in United Kingdom, 21 Jun 2011 13:53

The original photos showed a track maintenance vehicle and hopper loader - looks as if they have been dropped, or will the vehicle be a separate set?

Posted by rufnek in Switzerland, 21 Jun 2011 15:24

Looking at the pics posted @LegoCoastGuard, it looks like we might be able to combine a few aspects of the new Lego City harbour (4645) with this new cargo train. Car 3 could be loaded with grain coming via ship into the harbour. Could be kind of cool to combine the harbour with the train tracks... I bet it will be pretty pricey though!

Posted by legos in United States, 21 Jun 2011 16:08

This train is actually motorized because if you go on youtube and type in Lego 3677 it shows it moving. And the price is going to be $130.00! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 17:19

Looks nice, but I'd have to get a final price to make a choice. (If it is less than the Passenger Train, maybe.) I'm going to get the Maersk anyway. (I've been planning to since it came out.)

Posted by JDLego in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 17:55

@Thomson & Thompson, I agree with you, I payed $129.99 for The City Passenger Train, so if its less I`ll get it, if not I`ll be willing to pay an extra $20.00 or so for it, because to me its not worth that much to me, I mean all the City Passenger and cargo Trains have had almost the same design, but If I do get this I would like to get the Harbour with it, I think they`re a great match. I like the design of this one, since I dont have a Cargo Train yet, but I wish Lego would include some straight tracks, I mean when I bought the Passenger Train it came in a complete circle, with those flexi tracks which are not that great at all, so I hope there is. Anybody got a release date? I will be looking forward to getting this.

Posted by Ypres in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 18:11

Maybe I'm really not a Train collector... to me this set looks simply boring. Now I'm glad I didn't invest in buying the last two trains and station.

Posted by Dodge in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 18:26

To me, this smacks of Cargo Train 4512 (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=4512-1) only in PF instead of 9v. Since I've yet to switch from the 9v to PF, I can't see picking this one up.

It'll take something better than this to shake me out of my metal-tracked rut! Gaunlet thrown Lego!

Posted by getjudyherenow in United States, 21 Jun 2011 18:58

As a Lego train collector this is a must have, however, need to have more detail on the engine....looks plain to me. Hope it comes with PF. I love the EN and Maersk trains.

Posted by TBOC in United States, 21 Jun 2011 20:23

I really like this. I was turned off by the huge price of the one from last year, even more so because I had received the 2006 version the year before. If this is a smaller set, preferably being $100 or less, I'll definitely buy it.

Posted by The Brick Life in Australia, 21 Jun 2011 20:24

I scanned pages from my copy of the mid 2011 catalog here:
http://www.thebricklife.com/new-lego-catalog-images-mid-2011/
It's quite a different catalog than others I have received in the past.
The ink smells toxic and the images are all darker than usual.
Doesn't really make for clandestine reading under the covers at night :)

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 21 Jun 2011 20:56

@JDLego-Your Harbour + Train idea is ingenious, they would look great together.
Anyone know a release date/price?

Posted by balkris in United Kingdom, 22 Jun 2011 03:49

This to me seems... lazy. The tipper truck is a novel little feature, but they don't seem to have put much thought into the design of the engine itself; it's just a big, red, brick. Besides, we already have two other transporters in the range, both of which are much nicer than this one. I was hoping the next train they released would be something like a bullet train or one of the 1950's express locos like the Mallard

Posted by Matthew in United Kingdom, 22 Jun 2011 03:58

Here's another picture http://www.brickshop.nl/lego/treinen-rc/lego-3677-vrachtrein-trein-set.html

Posted by Firox 5000 in United Kingdom, 22 Jun 2011 07:25

As I already have two trains of my own, I dont really feel the need to pick this one up. Besides in my opinon it's not the best designed locomotive really.

Posted by talltim in United Kingdom, 22 Jun 2011 08:12

@balkris Mallard 1950s? 1938 more like!
Seems strange to me that they are replacing the current freight set so soon. I prefer the loco from the current one, but the cars in this look pretty good. I'll not be buying it anyway, I like to design my own.

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 22 Jun 2011 11:45

@LCG-I think that pic just bought me the set! It comes with so much stuff, and PF!!
Price will still decide, though.

Posted by homoludens in Germany, 22 Jun 2011 12:21

@LCG - thanks a lot for the link! I did like the design of the train, but the overall set looks even better to me. Have to get one for Christmas.
PS I found the new German catalogue today; a bit odd, there's no pic of this set included.

Posted by kylejohnson11 in United States, 22 Jun 2011 12:44

Just getting into trains (got the passenger train last weekend for Father's Day) I am very excited about this one. On EuroBricks, they said the train battery box is red!

Posted by DavidGraham in United Kingdom, 22 Jun 2011 13:44

Its strange that the UK catalogue picture is so poor and doesn't show the track maintenance vehicle and hopper loader while the Dutch Shop website does.

Posted by madforLEGO in United States, 22 Jun 2011 14:35

Thanks LegoCoastGuard for the pic.
Judging by the overseas price, and the what appears in the set.. I am guessing this is 150-180 USD... there are no switches so that should make a it a bit cheaper.

Posted by Zordboy in Australia, 22 Jun 2011 23:45

Balkris -- a Japanese style bullet train, or a Mallard-style steam engine, would be fantastic! I'm not sure how they'd do that with the pieces available, though. The Mallard-style has that curved front, I think that'd be a tricky build.

Posted by winter zombie in United Kingdom, 23 Jun 2011 16:21

the uk price is £132.99 i know because i was talking to lego direct a few days ago. :)

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 23 Jun 2011 17:39

^So that means that the US price is $149.99, and the Canadian price is $199.99, I think. If that is true, I don't think I will be getting this.

Posted by Grahame in New Zealand, 23 Jun 2011 22:41

@DavidGraham: The picture was taken from the New Zealand / Australia consumer product catalogue.

Posted by brankell5566 in Canada, 24 Jun 2011 13:28

Hi everyone, the red cargo train is in fact a real set, the box art has just been posted on a Korean website. Here is the link:
http://www.brickinside.com/NeoView.php?Db=prideprince&Mode=view&Block=57&Number=613&BackDepth=1&fmSearchType=&fmKeyWord=&SortCrt=Desc&fmCategory=

There is also a Youtube video of the train: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJhWsSV8x9Y&feature=player_embedded

Posted by Pedro Abrantes dos Santos in Brazil, 24 Jun 2011 19:08

Finally released a SET line Train (with motor) in 2011. Very nice, and wagons are cool, but a few tracks for this type SET. Perhaps a buy to increase my railroad, but I would not buy it if it were the first.

Posted by bodybomb3 in United Kingdom, 25 Jun 2011 09:06

@Nightshroud99: I agree this will be my first train set, and I think it'll go well with the station.

Posted by railroad18764 in United States, 27 Jun 2011 21:49

Does any one know the price for 3677? I know it is comeing out in agaust. Is there a passanger train to go with it?Are there any other other sets to go with it?

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