QUOTE(Lego_Jason @ Mar 29 2013, 03:02 PM)
Hi bro, current Lego City train sets still in production are:
10233 Horizon Express (Released year 2013)
3677 Red Cargo Train (Released year 2011)
7938 Passenger Train (Released year 2010)
7939 Cargo Train (Released year 2010)
Hmmm... so perhaps 7938 and 7939 should be coming to end of production soon and not 3677. Quite old already... haha! The release of 10233 Horizon Express should be an indication of the impending retirement of 7938 and 7939.
7938 and 7939 still very easy to find. Lots of stocks floating around and prices has come down to pretty much record low so it is the best time to pick up these sets. For anyone wanting to go into trains and especially Power Function trains, I'd say start with 7938 Passenger train. It's the most affordable train set out there period!
If you have the budget and want a more fun track layout (because the 7938 only comes with enough tracks to make a circular loop, read boring!) either buy 7939, 3677 or 10233 to go with it (this will be the best) or buy extra tracks.
Also do take note that straight tracks are hard to come by so you may want to focus on buying sets with straight tracks. In BrickLink straight tracks cost around RM5 and up while curved tracks is only asking for under RM1!
But i thought Horizon Express doesn't come with tracks?
My concern for Horizon Express is, it doesn't come with power function ready.
I know they have an extension kit for that, but would means my cost will be higher.
Since its my 1st train, and i kinda like passenger train's design. I'll get it