Next year promises to be a very exciting year for LEGO train fans with the release of the 10233 Horizon Express Expert Creator Set. They put a lot of thought into the design and is a very nice looking high speed train. The set can also be motorized with Power Function parts to really make this thing go. Release date January 2013

Ages 14+. 1,351 pieces.
Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO® passenger train!
US $129.99 CA $149.99 DE 99.99€ UK 79.99 £ DK 899.00 DKK
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 6×28 chassis plate) and printed tiles.

• 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

                      

Images courtesy of FBTB.net 

With all the events and packing unpacking, etc. I wanted to share this interview of PennLUG’s own Cale Leiphart

http://netcaststudio.com/interview-with-lego-train-builder-cale-leipahrt/