Bricklink Designer Program Series 4 - Wild West Train early review

[@RacingBrick]

Wild West Train - www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-4/1184/Wild-West-Train

[@5hadowl88]

This is the most accurate and gorgeous train.

[@zarda1484]

I just wanted to say thank you for giving this such a quality review. Feels like some people get these sets and don't take it very seriously. They don't understand how important their review is when it comes to these sets. There is a limited time frame and they are expensive. Then only a couple people get a copy of each set to review so when some people decide to make the review about themselves or use the set as a backdrop to have another discussion it's kind of insulting. Brickset did a great review on this one but I was really hoping for a video and I'm glad you're the one that got this set.

[@nrgspike]

It's rather amusing they decided to add an extra 500pcs to the set rather than have a single length of track left unused in the box.

[@jacobe1942]

that rail car though adds so much more play value than 500 pieces... 3 horses in a set! wow that is generous

[@chrisfonvergne4709]

Great looking train, looks easy to motorized. Thanks for the preview.

[@nkende]

Absolutely wonderful train! I think the extra carriage and horses were definitely the right move. Great review too, looking forward to part two! :)

[@robertdurrance8161]

this looks incredible even better than an orient express set i saw

[@denisdzd5487]

It's much better than orient express.

[@DNovac]

​@@denisdzd5487 and cheaper

[@yes_lad]

wow that looks absolutely incredible. I've never paid much attention to the bricklink designer program but definitely considering buying this, easily the best Lego train I've ever seen

[@JBBrickFanatic]

Are there metal axles on the wheels? Or is it the new plastic ones.

[@DNovac]

New plastic

[@Kanooky_Jones]

That's a definite buy. Looks great!

[@essa6315]

Love it, what a great set. Having a whole western theme would be great for Lego railway fans.

[@Ethan-4000]

It would be good to see the locomotive in the old train shed, thanks

[@Devastator07]

How does it handle curves any clearance issues?

[@Freedomcustom]

I would imagine curves wouldn't be a problem, i have and modified the express train set and that too doesn't suffer from curves and this set uses a shorter build per section

[@stubusby7818]

Hi RacingBrick! Great review! Can all the wheel base assemblies swivel underneath the cars? I ask because this train-building style usually allows the train to negotiate curves without significant friction and slow-down effect. Also, are the wheel axles metal? or the newer plastic nubs? During motorization, how easily do you think a front headlight could be installed on the locomotive? Is it hollow enough to tunnel through? Thanks!

[@Stereomoo]

I've heard Lego is going back to metal train axles, did this set get the all-plastic wheels?

[@martingothberg3593]

It looks absolutely fantastic!

[@Redbeastik]

We need this set as official!

[@Freedomcustom]

Did u forget the start of the vid? Bricklink is now in partnership with Lego so all creations are manufactured by Lego themselves making them all limited run sets u even earn points with the rewards programme

[@dodrian]

I really appreciate the early BLDP reviews since I can't see these sets in store nor wait to see how friends like them. Just would like to hear your thoughts on how it runs while motorized and any concerns about fragility while navigating standard corners and switches.

[@Freedomcustom]

given the length of each section still fits within most of lego own train sets i can't see this train running into any issues bar the obvious ones of running at top speed

[@andrewepp6763]

Very cool

[@FinleysWorld]

Can’t wait for it

[@simonmills2250]

Looking forward to this one. Looks like a train motor and battery box will fit inside the tender

[@stijnd5268]

As someone who is an avid train builder I do have to say that the *locomotive* really isn't it's strongest point. The rest of the set is great and I'm sure wild west builders/collectors will love it. However for me a train set is only as good as the engine pulling it, but the overdone griebling, bulkness in weird parts (like the 2 wide plate ontop of the boiler/running board), and the odd piston rod connections are design choices that definitely could have been executed much much better. Otherwise a great set though, kind of like the orient express. I think that the wild west steam locomotive from FunWhole captures the look of a wild west steam locomotive much more accurate and would look great infront of it. The old Lone Ranger train set probably would work very well too if you just add some rods.

[@stubusby7818]

Agree. I'd especially like to see a rework of the piston-rod connections. As a casual train fan, that one change would be a big bump for me!

[@stijnd5268]

@@stubusby7818 you'd have to wait for someone else to moc that, as whatever is submissed is basically the final design, especially now that the official pictures have been released.

[@Sanzerizeli]

Wonderful review again thanks a lot !!! I will buy the set

[@AK.__]

Thumbs up! Thank you for sharing. How this train looks together with (comparing side by side) with City Train 60197 or 60337?

[@danielolondrizrosique1120]

I would love to see it size compared to the Orient Express!

[@matttoce9469]

Can you add the train cars from the other bricklink designer train? I’m curious how well they all look together

[@malcolmarkell2135]

It would look really cool with the back to the future car

[@Braujk]

Could you please try it on switch track, curves and the bendy city track? Thank you ❤️

[@jonahyoung55]

Excellent review! I hope to get this train! Would it be possible to display it on the Logging Railway's bridge in your next video? Also, I would love to see it with the Logging Railway's caboose. It just looks like it would fit well with it.

[@DonanRaven]

please compare motorization of 21344 with motorization of 910044. please also advise if the final assembly of rolling stock is sturdy or if it is fiddly in your opinion.

[@carstenboberg448]

Cool Set!

[@BossBast1]

finally the train review, I almost though we will not get it.

[@SLKerstens]

Great video @racingbrick! Looking forward to The follow-up video on The motorization. When Will it drop?

[@mikelillyart]

Would love to mod, moc this for an Indy Last Crusade train.

[@kevinDG7]

This looks really nice. I might pick this up.

[@BOBs_bricks]

Hmmm such a beautiful locomotive

[@ThatImmo]

The only major downside to the vibe of this set are those flintlock weapons. This needs era-appropriate, iconic weapons - revolvers and rifles...

[@Freedomcustom]

Not much of a choice as those type of accessories would be specific to a theme they no longer create the western theme was something they did over 30 years ago

[@osmanpasha_diy]

Reminds me of the Lone Ranger train set

[@frogmouth2]

If it wasn’t 300+ CAD, I’d contemplate getting it. The set looks really nice but I just want the train and maybe the rolling stock.

[@simaosousa2100]

This is amazing ❤

[@jacobe1942]

I have some tracks of trains from my child hood, will they combine with this ?

[@Freedomcustom]

if they're the same design as the current ones they might

[@jacobe1942]

@@Freedomcustom Well I am not sure how much the designs have changed. I was getting a train kit or 2 in the 90's Looks like sku 4563

[@Freedomcustom]

@@jacobe1942 Ok just did a visual comparison and the only difference i could make out is the current tracks don't have the metal rail running through the top part of the track but they are the same shape

[@jacobe1942]

@@Freedomcustom they fit! good news! Still have to decide if its worth the price or if I can afford it. Thank you.

[@Freedomcustom]

@@jacobe1942 If a wild west set up is ur thing then yes this would be an investment to look into, plus check out the designers rebrickable profile for more of his wild west designs

[@Simon_Ghost_RileyTF141]

When and where can I get this

[@Freedomcustom]

follow the link in the description

[@iskalos]

Hey, what's with the right sticker on the side of the passenger carriage? (5:28) - applied diagonally and of center, how dare you 😂

[@RacingBrick]

My son helped me with the building process, this happens with stickers :)

[@richbuilds_com]

Giving me Timpo Wild West Train set vibes (in a good way) :-)

[@thebrickbiker]

Great review! Could you do a comparison of this with the Orient Express, and some other trains if you have them?

[@RacingBrick]

Sure! I'll include what I have in the second video

[@bansheebiker]

This is like a Lego version of Playmobil sets 4033, 6214 and 6215

[@BossBast1]

I would take all except the boat, but honestly no place and budged, what to pick now :(

[@destormmystery6490]

Are you able to give a comparison to another train like the constitution train? You are awesome thanks!

[@jedemmers]

This train looks really good. But ouch, it hurts to see how crookedly you pasted the stickers on the train and wagons.

[@RacingBrick]

If that's the biggest problem, then the designer did a good job :)

[@petrkapitola2169]

I shouldn't have seen this, racio was winning, I don't have space for it. But I will regret not having the option to build it. This will really be one of the most difficult waves, there are three sets I'd like.

[@derpypizza8081]

So this isn’t from the Lego movie?

[@BarnabasFodor-fx7yo]

Imho the sidebuilds are amazing, but the loco should have been a classic 4-4-0. I also think, that the logging railway have nicer proportions, and a more realistic look

[@karrde593]

This set is for me, but after watching this first close up review something’s off. I think at minimum the colored tiles on the coaches need to be replaced to make them fully black and grey, and I need to study that locomotive….

[@ronik24]

It's nice, but Lego has to step up its game with the current competition. The Funwhole Western Train - similar in features and size - has complete built-in mobile lighting, great Gobricks parts in nice colors and features only prints with a couple of prints over several parts. And all of that for about 100 bucks.

[@shroomzzz]

Gotta get there before the Lego scalpers (err...investors)!

[@Freedomcustom]

there's a 2 set per account restriction

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

The original used the proper train doors in dark red, not some built doors that do not look great. I really wanted the train doors in dark red, They would have been ideal on my Hogwarts Express I am building in its traditional dark red instead of red. Well thats my plan down the drain, the doors looked great, why change them for poor looking built doors, oh, obviously you wanted to increase that piece count so you could increase the price by $80. Could not have the same number of pieces as the Logging Train and just charge $200 when you can pointlessly up the piece count and charge $280.

[@scrope]

The train is pretty nice but I'm not sure the extra $50+ in minifigs is really worth it. If they want to have that many figs, have them create a separate accessory pack you can buy.

[@joevictor53]

I wish Lego would do this as a thing. There are sets like the Icons Land Rover that have accessories that not all of us want. Why not sell that as an accessory pack and give us the option of buying the set for less?

[@RacingBrick]

Logistics mostly. An accessory pack is a separate set, with all the bells and whistles that it requires. Some people want more minifigures, some people want less, there's never a solution that fits for all.

[@romains5912]

Omg, I hate these 17 stickers, would have been the occasion to have prints as much the same

[@Freedomcustom]

cost, stickers are cheaper and easier to make in a limited run

[@FlintBSteel]

"This set was provided by The LEGO Group for review" 😁 Might wanna change that.😉

[@RacingBrick]

Bricklink is owned by The LEGO Group, so... ;)

[@vietrounder]

BDP and Lego are the same. Calling it BDP review is more accurate because it's not an official lego retail set.

[@FlintBSteel]

@ Wait really!? I thought BrickLink was 3rd party.

[@jessemijnders]

​@@FlintBSteel Exactly *was*

[@joevictor53]

@@FlintBSteel It was. And then Lego bought them like 5 years ago

[@emisegakakvo]

It’s a nice train. It’s a shame some people, like me, are unable to buy it. Another Lego decision to feed the ridiculous after market prices.

[@AK.__]

Lego sells the sets for retail price. However, you'll wait entire shelf life of the set (1-2 years sometimes more), then yes, you'll buy it for inflated aftermarket price. And regards this one - there are many large sets that we can't buy due to to high price point. Would I really want to buy this one - I'll simply sacrifice several smaller sets and will not get them.

[@RailPreserver2K]

Why am i getting dollars triliogy vibes from this

[@mikosoft]

The locomotive looks a bit overdone, it looks like a cartoon.

[@Admb_]

Is it capable of pushing a Delorean upto 88mph?

[@winteronice]

For the expected 250 dollar price tag, there's a lot of good value. I might just buy this as an investment.

[@Freedomcustom]

Ppl forget everything through the Bricklink programme is technically a limited run

[@floriansvisuals]

First! 🎉🎉

[@2810Mad]

mehh

[@sylvaingarel4753]

i'd be curious about the possibility of just building the train from pick a brick ? 279€ is insane

[@RacingBrick]

You'll be able to give it a try once the instructions and the part list is public, although we are still talking about a 2k+ set with the train alone, so I don't think you'll be able to source the parts for significantly less.

[@sylvaingarel4753]

@RacingBrick you're right... Generally when i tried i ended up with impossible to find pièces (here it should be fine since bricklink means : basic available pièces) and higher prices 😅. But here the minifigures are numerous...

[@Freedomcustom]

It is a limited run set