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The classic High Speed Train is back!

Relive the early 2000s with this iconic World City train set. A nostalgic build for LEGO train enthusiasts and collectors.

🏛 World City
Set #10157

High Speed Train Locomotive

The High Speed Train Locomotive is a charming throwback to classic LEGO trains.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Beginner build Ideal for younger builders or those looking for a quick and satisfying train build
Build
143 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 12 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's classic LEGO train design and ease of building, making it a good entry point for younger builders. However, some find the set simplistic compared to more modern LEGO trains and criticize the lack of powered functions.

📝 Our Take

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The High Speed Train Locomotive is a charming throwback to classic LEGO trains. Released in 2004 as part of the World City theme, this set captures the essence of high-speed rail travel with its sleek design and vibrant color scheme. It's a simple yet effective model that evokes nostalgia for older LEGO train designs.

This set is perfect for LEGO train enthusiasts and collectors looking for a vintage piece. The build is relatively quick and straightforward, making it accessible to builders of all skill levels. It's also a great set for expanding a LEGO city layout or adding to an existing train collection.

Skip this if you're seeking advanced building techniques or highly detailed models. Contemporary LEGO trains offer more intricate designs and powered functions. Consider sets from the LEGO City or Creator Expert train lines for a more complex and feature-rich experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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143
Pieces
⏱
1.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward construction
  • Classic LEGO train design elements
  • Sturdy build suitable for play
  • Bright and appealing color scheme

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The High Speed Train Locomotive (10157-1) presents a modest investment opportunity. Its age (retired in 2004) contributes to its value, particularly for collectors seeking complete sets in good condition. The World City theme holds some nostalgic appeal, but it's not as universally popular as licensed themes like Star Wars or Harry Potter. The relatively low piece count may limit appreciation, but the inclusion of train elements and minifigures adds to its desirability. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, it's likely to hold its value and potentially appreciate modestly over time.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

This set offers a simpler, more classic LEGO train experience compared to modern LEGO City train sets, which often include powered functions and more detailed designs. While newer sets like the Passenger Train (60337-1) or the Freight Train (60336-1) provide more advanced features, the High Speed Train Locomotive offers a nostalgic charm and affordability for collectors and younger builders. It's a good choice for those seeking a straightforward, displayable train model without the complexity of powered functions.

2 Minifigures Included

Includes a Train Conductor with a dark blue jacket, glasses, and a dark red hat, and a Woman with a medium blue jacket. These are standard City minifigures, not exclusive to this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
143
Parts cataloged in this inventory
57 unique parts, 135 pieces
Minifigures
2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 1× Trans-Clear
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 2362b 1× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 4× Green
Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] Wheel Holder, Tra...
Part #: 2878c01 4× Light Bluish Gray
Train Coupling New Train Coupling New
Part #: 2920 1× Black
Train Pantograph Shoe with Locking Hinge with 2 Fingers Train Pantograph ...
Part #: 2922 1× Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 4× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 5× White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 2× White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 6× Green
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 6× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 8× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× Blue
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 30283 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 with Train Controls Print Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 30363pr0009 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 4× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 1× Black
Brick 1 x 4 without Bottom Tubes Brick 1 x 4 witho...
Part #: 3066 2× Trans-Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Train Logo and '0928' Print Tile 1 x 2 with T...
Part #: 3069bpr0065 1× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Joystick and Vehicle Control Panel Print Tile 1 x 2 with J...
Part #: 3069bpr0090 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red
Brick Sloped 45° 6 x 4 Double [aka Train Roof] Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 32083 2× White
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b 2× White
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298 1× Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 4× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 3× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× White
Train Buffer Beam Train Buffer Beam
Part #: 4022 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 6 x 4 with Beveled Edges and 5mm Pin (Train Bogie Plate) Tile Special 6 x ...
Part #: 4025 2× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× Green
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 3× Red
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41747 1× White
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41748 1× White
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 2× White
Brick Curved 6 x 2 Brick Curved 6 x 2
Part #: 44126 1× White
Hinge Tile 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 44300 1× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a 1× Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a 1× Black
Bag / Briefcase Bag / Briefcase
Part #: 4449 1× Reddish Brown
Windscreen 10 x 6 x 2 Curved Windscreen 10 x 6...
Part #: 45705 1× Trans-Brown
Train Front 6 x 10 x 3 2/3 Triple Curved with Green Stripe and Train Logo Print Train Front 6 x 1...
Part #: 45706pr0001 1× White
Light Prism, Train, 4 x 4 Light Prism, Trai...
Part #: 46309 1× Trans-Yellow
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864b 10× Trans-Brown
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 4× White
Vehicle Base, Train 6 x 24 with Two 1 x 2 Cutouts and 3 Round Holes Each End Vehicle Base, Tra...
Part #: 6584 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Magnet Cylindrical Magnet Cylindrical
Part #: 73092 1× Black
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 46159 1× [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of basic bricks and plates in white, light bluish gray, and green, useful for general building and train-related MOCs. The trans-brown panels add a touch of realism to the train's design.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Brown Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] (10x) $1.50
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (8x) $1.20
Light Bluish Gray Wheel Holder, Train with Wheels [Complete Assembly] (4x) $8.00
Dark Bluish Gray Tile 1 x 2 with Joystick and Vehicle Control Panel Print (2x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$12.70

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Freight train variations with different cargo cars
🏙 Expansion of a train station or city railway system
🚗 Modifications to create a monorail or futuristic train design

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviewers offer primarily neutral coverage of the LEGO High Speed Train Locomotive (10157-1) and related train sets. Videos consist of reviews, speed builds, and onboard views of train sets like 40518, 60051, and 60337, with some focusing on vintage sets like 10158 and the base set 4511.

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
Positive
5
Mixed
0
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

YouTube reviewers offer primarily neutral coverage of the LEGO High Speed Train Locomotive (10157-1) and related train sets. Videos consist of reviews, speed builds, and onboard views of train sets like 40518, 60051, and 60337, with some focusing on vintage sets like 10158 and the base set 4511.

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickTsar showcases the 10157 High Speed Passenger Locomotive as an add-on to set 4511, highlighting its vintage status. MADABOUTLEGO reviews the 40518 High Speed Train, noting its two-carriage design and sticker options for customization.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 1

High Speed Train Locomotive Instructions
BUILDING INSTRUCTION, 10157
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Charts Inventory Statistics

57
Unique Parts
143
Official Piece Count
135
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
2
Minifigures
1
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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