How many pieces are in the Horizon Express?

Horizon Express contains 1,351 pieces.

What age is the Horizon Express recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 14+.

When was the Horizon Express released?

Horizon Express was released in 2013.

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🏛 Creator Expert

Set #10233

Horizon Express

The Horizon Express is a sleek and stylish Creator Expert train.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 14+ · Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO train fans and adult builders looking for a detailed and visually appealing display model.
Build: 1,351 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $129.99 list price · 9.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 203 ratings

Fans praise the Horizon Express for its sleek design and accurate representation of a high-speed train. Some criticize the lack of included motorization and the potential for repetitive building steps.

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📝 Our Take

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The Horizon Express is a sleek and stylish Creator Expert train. Modeled after the Siemens ICE 3, this set captures the speed and elegance of high-speed rail travel with its distinctive orange, black, and white color scheme.

This set is perfect for LEGO train enthusiasts and collectors looking for a display piece. The building experience is engaging, and the final model looks fantastic on a shelf or integrated into a LEGO city layout.

Skip this if you prefer play-focused train sets or need motorized functionality out of the box. Consider the LEGO City passenger trains for more interactive play options, but note that they lack the detail and scale of the Horizon Express.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,351

Pieces

⏱

4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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14+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Intricate SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques create smooth exterior surfaces.
Detailed interior compartments with seating and luggage racks.
Challenging but rewarding assembly of the train bogies and wheels.
Modular design allows for easy extension with additional cars.

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Horizon Express is a retired Creator Expert set, which typically bodes well for investment potential. Its popularity among LEGO train collectors, coupled with its unique design and limited availability, suggests that its value will likely continue to appreciate. However, fluctuations in the secondary market and the overall demand for LEGO trains can influence its price.

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📖 About This Set

Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO® passenger train!

Fly down the track in the Horizon Express! Collect this highly detailed LEGO® interpretation of a modern, high-speed electric passenger train! The detailed body features black train windows, brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, printed windscreen and brick-built doors. Remove the roof to play inside 2 detailed passenger cars! Steer from the front engine car with, a control panel and brick-built electrical box! Then take to the tracks in luxury with the first-class car’s seats, luggage, newspapers, computer screen and even a bathroom with sliding door! The rear car features a bar with hinged counter, tables for the passengers with seats, a coffee machine, cups and bottles. For the ultimate high-speed experience, attach a second Horizon Express model, or motorize it by adding LEGO Power Functions! Hard-to-find elements include orange LEGO bricks (including 6x28 chassis plate) and printed tiles. Includes 6 minifigures: train engineer, train steward, and 4 passengers.

•Includes 6 minifigures: female train engineer, male train steward, 2 female passengers and 2 male passengers
•Features 3 train cars, detailed engine room, printed windscreen, black train windows, brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, seats, a bathroom with sliding door, bar with hinged counter and tables with seats
•Accessories include luggage, newspapers, computer screen, coffee machine, cups and bottles
•Discover sideways building techniques!
•Ride the rails in high-speed LEGO® style!
•Upgrade your model by adding LEGO Power Functions 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box, 8887 Transformer 10V DC, 8884 IR Receiver, 8879 IR Speed Remote Control, 88002 Train Motor and 8870 Lights
•Train measures 31" (79cm) long

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Compared to LEGO City trains, the Horizon Express offers a more detailed and realistic design, appealing to adult collectors. While City trains prioritize playability and motorization, the Horizon Express focuses on aesthetics and display value. Consider the Emerald Night (10194-1) for a classic steam train alternative, but note that it is generally more expensive on the secondary market.

6 Minifigures Included

Train Worker - Dark Blue Torso, Dark BLue Legs, Dark Red Hat

4 parts

Dark Purple Torso, White Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

Green Torso, Dark Brown Legs, Dark Brown Hair

4 parts

B-

Medium Blue torso, Black Legs, Tan Hair

4 parts

Train Worker - Orange Torso, Light Bluish Grey Legs, Dark Brown Hair

4 parts

Light Bluish Grey Torso, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, Light Bluish Grey Hair

4 parts

B+

The set includes six minifigures, featuring train workers and passengers. The variety of torsos and hairpieces adds to the set's display value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 1,351
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 150 unique parts, 1,327 pieces
Minifigures: 6

The official piece count includes the 24 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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The set contains a substantial number of black plates and slopes, useful for MOC builders looking to create modern or industrial-themed models. The inclusion of train wheels is also a valuable asset for train enthusiasts.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate 1 x 2 (61x) $3.05

Black Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate (26x) $1.30

Black Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (24x) $3.60

Black Train Wheel RC Train (16x) $4.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$11.95

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modern high-speed trains from other countries

🏙 Train station or railway maintenance facility

🚗 Convert into a vintage 1930s streamlined passenger train

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📖 Building Instructions 6

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Inventory Statistics

150

Unique Parts

1,351

Official Piece Count

1,327

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

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