All aboard the Skyline Express!
A BrickLink masterpiece

Relive the AFOL Designer Program with this 1366-piece limited edition set. A nostalgic tribute to LEGO's 60th anniversary.

🏛 BrickLink Designer Program
Set #19003

Skyline Express

Skyline Express is a charming tribute to classic train designs.

🏆 Best For: LEGO fans who enjoy detailed models and have an interest in train designs ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 1,366 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.3

Fans appreciate the Skyline Express for its unique design and elegant color scheme, making it a standout display piece. Some find the price a bit high compared to similar-sized sets, but the overall aesthetic and limited availability make it a desirable collector's item.

MSRP
$139.99
Best Price
$239.99
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📝 Our Take

Skyline Express is a charming tribute to classic train designs. This BrickLink Designer Program set captures the elegance of streamlined locomotives with its sleek white and dark azure color scheme and detailed shaping.

This set is perfect for LEGO train enthusiasts and collectors of unique models. The build offers a satisfying blend of classic LEGO construction and modern techniques, resulting in a visually appealing display piece.

Skip this if you prefer play-oriented train sets or are looking for compatibility with standard LEGO train tracks. Consider the LEGO City passenger or cargo trains instead for motorized functionality and play features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,366
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Creative use of slopes and curves to achieve a streamlined appearance
  • Detailed interior of the passenger cars
  • Sturdy construction for display purposes
  • Unique color scheme that stands out from typical LEGO train sets

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The Skyline Express, as a BrickLink Designer Program set, holds strong investment potential due to its limited production run and unique design. Its retired status and rising price indicate increasing demand among collectors. The set's distinctive color scheme and appealing aesthetic contribute to its desirability. However, like all LEGO investments, its future value depends on overall market trends and the sustained interest in the BrickLink Designer Program. While the piece count is moderate, the set's rarity and design make it a worthwhile consideration for investors seeking unique and potentially valuable LEGO sets.

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Compared to standard LEGO train sets, the Skyline Express offers a more sophisticated and detailed design, prioritizing aesthetics over playability. While LEGO City trains focus on motorized functionality and compatibility with LEGO train tracks, the Skyline Express stands out as a display-oriented model with a unique color scheme and limited availability. If you are looking for a visually striking and collectible train set, the Skyline Express is an excellent choice.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 132 unique parts • 1,342 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Light Bluish Gray
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 4 2/3 with Handle Windscreen 4 x 4 ...
Part #: 11289 Trans-Light Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Azure
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 White
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 White
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 White
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 15456 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Slope Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Blocked Open Studs Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 18759 12× Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Lime
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Magenta
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 White
Brick 1 x 2 x 3 with Bottom Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 3 w...
Part #: 22886 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 23969 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Azure
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 28× White
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b 12× White
Brick 1 x 16 Brick 1 x 16
Part #: 2465 16× White
Vehicle Track, Roller Coaster Straight 16L Vehicle Track, Ro...
Part #: 25059 Light Bluish Gray
Vehicle Track, Roller Coaster, Curve Vehicle Track, Ro...
Part #: 25061 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 16× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Orange
Vehicle Track, Roller Coaster Straight 8L Vehicle Track, Ro...
Part #: 26022 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 White
Stairs, Left 6 x 6 x 4 Stairs, Left 6 x ...
Part #: 28466 Dark Azure
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 20× White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Orange
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Dark Azure
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 18× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 58× White
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 11× White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 11× White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 12× Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Azure
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 15× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 68× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 25× White
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 White
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 White
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 15× Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Azure
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 White
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Red Cash Register and '+15' Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0062 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b 26× White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 17× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 28× Dark Azure
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 10× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Azure
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 16× Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Stylised Computer Console Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0086 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Joystick and Vehicle Control Panel Print Tile 1 x 2 with J...
Part #: 3069bpr0090 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Red 82, Yellow and White Gauges Print Tile 1 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3069bpr0101 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with 'TICKET' and '0937' Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0198 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Azure
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Orange
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 14× White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 24× Dark Azure
Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32063 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 White
Plant, Apple Plant, Apple
Part #: 33051 Red
Plant, Banana Plant, Banana
Part #: 33085 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 21× White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Dark Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 16× White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Azure
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 11× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 23× White
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 28× Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 18× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, 4 Slots Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 3730 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 White
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Trans-Clear
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with 3 Speakers / Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3963 White
Brick Special 2 x 4 with 3 Axle Holes with '60 Years' print Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 39789pr0001 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 36× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 White
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c White
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460b 27× White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 White
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4600 14× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 White
Train Wheel Small, hole notched for wheels holder pin Train Wheel Small...
Part #: 50254 28× Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 12× White
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b White
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 White
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 White
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 18× Trans-Yellow
Equipment Dish / Plate / Bowl 3 x 3 [Plain] Equipment Dish / ...
Part #: 6256 Dark Pink
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 Trans-Light Blue
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 White
Hair Short, Tousled with Side Part Hair Short, Tousl...
Part #: 62810 Dark Brown
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 11× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 16× White
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 White
Support 1 x 6 x 10 Girder Triangular Support 1 x 6 x 1...
Part #: 64449 13× Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 16× White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 18× White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 19× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 87544 20× Trans-Light Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 88646 26× White
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Dark Tan
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Dark Tan
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 White
The set boasts a high quantity of white pieces, including plates, bricks, and slopes, making it a valuable source for builders working on architectural models or other projects with a clean, modern aesthetic. The Dark Azure elements also provide a splash of color and could be useful for aquatic-themed builds.

🛒 Where to Buy

eBay
✓ In Stock
$239.99
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✓ In Stock
$250.00
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💎 Notable Parts

White Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] (26x) $3.90
Dark Azure Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (28x) $5.60
White Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 (28x) $4.20
Trans-Light Blue Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] (20x) $6.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$19.70

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Create a custom train station or platform to complement the Skyline Express.
🏙 Design modular buildings to create a city skyline backdrop for the train.
🚗 Rebuild the set into a different type of streamlined vehicle, such as a bus or plane.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

132
Unique Parts
1,342
Total Pieces
6
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1