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Lone Ranger Constitution Train Chase 79111

Posted on June 19, 2013 by engineer

Oh my, it’s that time again! Lego has given a green light to another movie licensed product, this time about a “re-imagining” of the Lone Ranger. I must say, Lego has stepped up the playing field with this new train … Continue reading →

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Shaumburg Brickworld 2013 -Part 3-

Posted on June 19, 2013 by engineer

One thing i have regretted in the previous years at Brickworld, are the lack of non-train related coverage there. While being focused solely on trains at Brickworld, is like only eating the pudding and jello at a smorgasbord, there has … Continue reading →

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Shaumburg Brickworld 2013 -Part 2-

Posted on June 18, 2013 by engineer

Brickworld just keeps on getting better this year, the buildings get better, and the venders just get bigger. There are no venders that specializes in trains, but there is one that indirectly influences how people design trains. A vendor that … Continue reading →

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Shaumburg Brickworld 2013 -Part 1-

Posted on June 17, 2013 by engineer

The one to steal the spotlight for part 1 coverage of Brickworld 2013, is PennLug, a Pennsylvania based Lego group. Most of the other train set-ups were either hastily thrown together, or totally crazy, which is awesome; but a small … Continue reading →

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Shaumburg Brickworld 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by engineer

Brickworld is back, and bigger then ever before! from June 15-16, Lego models dioramas will be displayed this time at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. I do not know the sudden change from the Westin hotel to … Continue reading →

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Register for Brickworld 2013!!!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by engineer

It’s almost here! Brickworld 2013 is back again in Chicago this June 12-16! It feels like it was almost yesterday we here at Bricktrains-sets went to Brickworld for the first time! See our previous posts about Brickworld, and other Lego-related … Continue reading →

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Suggestion to Lego

Posted on March 4, 2013 by engineer

We have seen about two to three Lego sets a year; most of them are very expensive, and they are a bit difficult to have them set up at home without taking up an entire table, or floor. Don’t get … Continue reading →

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Red Cargo Train Departing soon!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by engineer

The listing for the 3677 Red Cargo train, has now been listed “retiring soon.” What does this mean? Why was it this set? This means that this will become a very rare Lego Train collector’s item. it is actually a … Continue reading →

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We have a Facebook and Twitter!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by engineer

Always wondered what do we do on a daily basis? Or wondering when that new blog post will be made? well with our new Facebook and Twitter page, you can see updates before it hits the blog! if we read … Continue reading →

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Horizon Express *Update*

Posted on December 24, 2012 by engineer

Lego has announced that the new 2013 Horizon Express will be arriving on January 26 on Lego Shop@Home. This sleek new model is much different from the trains released before it, as it is part of the new eXpert line. … Continue reading →

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