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title: "Creator Horizon Express (10233)"
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# Compatible with LEGO Power Functions 1351-piece high-speed train set Advanced sideways building techniques Creator Horizon Express (10233)

**Brand:** lego
**Price:** 107542 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚄 Build the future of LEGO trains — don’t miss the express to next-level creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creator Horizon Express (10233) by lego
- **How much does it cost?** 107542 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/9157129-creator-horizon-express-10233)

## Best For

- lego enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lego brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Immersive Realism:** Experience the iconic French TGV with detailed engine, passenger cars, and authentic interiors.
- • **Modular Expansion:** Easily connect multiple Horizon Express sets for a longer, more impressive train lineup.
- • **Power Up Your Ride:** Upgrade with LEGO Power Functions for motorized speed, lights, and remote control thrills.
- • **Collector’s Dream:** Limited availability with rare printed pieces and minimal stickers for a premium build.
- • **Interactive Interiors:** Lift-off roofs reveal first-class seating, café, restroom, and bar for ultimate play and display.

## Overview

The LEGO Creator Horizon Express (10233) is a 1351-piece high-speed passenger train model inspired by the French TGV. Featuring three detailed cars with authentic interiors including a bathroom, café, and first-class seating, it offers advanced sideways building techniques and printed elements for realism. Compatible with LEGO Power Functions for motorization and lighting, this 79 cm long set includes six minifigures and invites modular expansion. Perfect for experienced builders and collectors seeking a premium, immersive LEGO train experience.

## Description

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! 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" (79 cm) long To make a complete train track layout, you can purchase tracks through the Official LEGO Shop. Here is what you'll need: 8867 Flexible Train Track (1), 7499 Flexible and Straight Track (4), 7895 Switching Tracks (4)

Review: Lego's first Creator-level High Speed Train (2013) - *Does not include motors or track* I am the nut-job parent that you'll see in some of the other train reviews. I grew up with Lego and returned to it when I had kids. I am terribly partial to Lego (ignore my star rating), but I'll give you the best review I can so that you can make the best decision for your kids. I do not receive free sets or compensation for my Lego reviews. Introduced on 12/27/2012 for an MSRP of $129.99, the Horizon Express train is the third in Lego's Creator train series (now called "Creator Expert") that Lego appears to be releasing on a two-year schedule. These are highly detailed and realistic sets designed with the train enthusiast in mind and customizable with Power Function accessories (see below). The earlier sets were the Emerald Night (10194 from 2009) and the Maersk train (10219 from 2011). The Creator Expert trains are completely compatible with Lego's other train sets. The Horizon Express is Lego's most realistic high-speed train ever. It is a close approximation of the French TGV Sud-Est, the original orange TGV that began service in 1981. The set includes an engine and two passenger cars, the latter sharing a bogie (called a Jakobs bogie) just like the actual train. There are six mini-figures: four passengers, a conductor, and in what may be a first for Lego, a female train engineer. The interiors of all three cars are detailed and accessible via lift-off tops. The engine has a cab with controls and faux mechanical equipment. The passenger cars include chairs, café, coffee machine, chest with drawers, and a restroom with a sliding door. The passenger cars also have brick-built doors. Pantographs (the metal arms that touch the overhead wire) sit atop the engine, and electrical connections adorn the tops of the two passenger cars. As with the earlier Creator trains, this one is entirely brick built and includes many advanced building techniques. The arrow detailing on the side of the engine, for example, is built from a stack of bricks arranged sideways. There are a small number of stickers. The train is built on orange train bases, which makes things simple (as opposed to built up layers of plates). The recommended age range is 14, but if your child is an experienced Lego builder, this set will not be particularly difficult. By all means, if you're an adult who is eager to share this experience with your child, throw out the recommended age range. If you buy one of these sets, you are going to be very tempted to purchase another. More so than the other Creator sets, this one looks incomplete with only two passenger cars. Many people will be buying two sets in order to have something approximating a full TGV trainset (though TGVs usually run with eight or more carriages). Fully anticipating this, Lego included extra number stickers so that additional cars are properly marked. Of course, the set has very good playability. Well, I should say that I can literally put train wheels on just about any brick structure, drop it on the track and my kids love it. All trains are magical in their eyes. But this train is great because it looks fast standing still and it has good access to the inside (where there is a lot going on). Kids are going to expect to run it on a track, and since this set does not come with track or motors (see below), it is perhaps easiest to start with a City-line set (which includes motors, track, etc.) and then add this later. However, if you have a child who is an experienced builder, you may want to go straight to buying this set. The Creator sets don't remain on the shelves forever. If history is any guide, this set may last through most of 2014 before it is replaced. I would not expect more than a small markdown at any time. Check my guide (mentioned below) or Lego for accurate pricing information. The set does not include motors or track, but it is designed to accept motors and Lego includes directions. The battery replaces the faux mechanical equipment in the engine, the actual motor replaces one of the bogies, and the infrared receiver drops in next to the battery. You need the following parts to complete the job: 88002 (motor), 8884 (IR receiver), 8879 (IR transmitter), and ONE of the following: -8878 (rechargeable battery) with 8887 (transformer for recharging) -88000 (AAA battery box). You also have the option of adding lights to the engine (part #8870). Sometimes these parts are available on desertcart, but you usually need to go straight to the Lego site to order them. For track, you can either buy the following packs or go directly to the Lego site and purchase straights and curves a la carte (in the Pick a Brick section). The current track sets are: -7499 Flex and Straight Track (16 pieces of flex track and 8 pieces of straight track). -7895 Switches, USD 15.99: in addition to left and right points, the set includes 4 curved sections. -8867 Flexible USD 24.99: these are smaller pieces of track, each one of which swivels with the next; they allow for complex curves and, importantly, the resolution of unusual track angles. There are 64 of these small pieces in this set. When strung together the length is 85 inches. If you have the earlier generation 9V Lego train, the Horizon Express can easily be adapted to 9V motors. The track is the same gauge. Lego has discontinued 9V, and if you are just starting out with Lego trains, you are best going with the current system (Power Functions) since 9 volt parts and track have become scarce. Lego produced a short video with the designer discussing the train. It is available on Youtube (search "Lego Horizon Express 10233"). Cheers
Review: Outstanding detail and building experience - As a Lego enthusiast who has built many sets, I did not know what to expect with this set. The Emerald Night was a lot of fun to assemble, and I have yet to assemble the Maersk freight train. This set adds a high speed passenger train to Lego's expanding line of highly detailed trains. In their advertisements, Lego highlighted the unique building techniques in this set. They did not disappoint. Building this set was a great experience. The engine is the best part of this set, and uses about half of the 1300 pieces in the set. Building techniques can be strange or difficult for new builders, but refreshing and innovative for experienced builders. The result of these techniques is a very polished model. This train does not include any tracks, motor, lights, or battery box. You can add Lego Power Functions with item numbers 8878, 8887, 8884, 8879, 88002, and 8870, which all together will set you back about $100 more (a few of those items such as the battery charger and remote control can be used for other train sets as well. Experienced builders will appreciate that there are minimal stickers with this set. The black strip across the front of the engine is a sticker, and the numbers on the windows are stickers. The windshield for the engine, and the rectangular plate on the engine wall with the black and orange triangles are *printed* pieces. As a quick note, I would have almost preferred a sticker for the side rectangular plate, because the orange and white colors printed on the plate are not as bright as a sticker would be. Nevertheless, minimal stickers and more printed pieces are always indicative of higher quality lego models. A number of unique pieces are included in this set, including a few brand new pieces. Overall, at 1350 pieces, this set is an excellent deal at Lego's price of $129 (less than 10 cents/piece) and an even better deal at desertcart's current price of $119. After this set is retired (predicted to retire in 2015), this set will be worth two or three times this price.

## Features

- 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
- Discover sideways building techniques!
- 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" (79 cm) long

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ATX7KVK |
| Additional Features | Battery Operated |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #632,831 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #16,052 in Toy Building Sets |
| Brand Name | LEGO |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (49) |
| Educational Objective | Team Building Skills |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00673419189743 |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 22.6 x 11 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Lego |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 192 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LEGO-10233 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | creator |
| Model Number | 10233 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Number of Pieces | 1351 |
| Sub Brand | (-) |
| Subject Character | (-) |
| Theme | Transportation |
| Toy Building Block Type | Interlocking Toy Building Block |
| UPC | 673419189743 |

## Images

![Creator Horizon Express (10233) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61s3ve33xWL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the train relatively fast when motorized?  And has anyone taken this train up an elevation so as to create a bridged figure 8, (or similar)**
A: This train can get up to high speeds just like most of the Lego trains.  I don't know how to create sloped tracks for elevation, I wish Lego would make track for that.

**Q: Is there a total piece count for this set?  That number doesn't seem to be available. Thanks in advance.**
A: There are 1351 pieces. I recommend buying two sets because the real effect can only be achievable with a six car train. It looks silly with the engine and two cars. In my opinion this is the best Lego set ever released.

**Q: Can i use the all the electric parts such as motor, battery, remote, etc from lego city cargo train 7939 to make this remote electric?**
A: YES!! It can be made electric as long as you have the parts! Also keep in mind that this does not come with any tracks either. Thanks, Carl

**Q: is it discontinued**
A: Yes. It's not being produced anymore

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lego's first Creator-level High Speed Train (2013)
*by R***N on April 20, 2013*

*Does not include motors or track* I am the nut-job parent that you'll see in some of the other train reviews. I grew up with Lego and returned to it when I had kids. I am terribly partial to Lego (ignore my star rating), but I'll give you the best review I can so that you can make the best decision for your kids. I do not receive free sets or compensation for my Lego reviews. Introduced on 12/27/2012 for an MSRP of $129.99, the Horizon Express train is the third in Lego's Creator train series (now called "Creator Expert") that Lego appears to be releasing on a two-year schedule. These are highly detailed and realistic sets designed with the train enthusiast in mind and customizable with Power Function accessories (see below). The earlier sets were the Emerald Night (10194 from 2009) and the Maersk train (10219 from 2011). The Creator Expert trains are completely compatible with Lego's other train sets. The Horizon Express is Lego's most realistic high-speed train ever. It is a close approximation of the French TGV Sud-Est, the original orange TGV that began service in 1981. The set includes an engine and two passenger cars, the latter sharing a bogie (called a Jakobs bogie) just like the actual train. There are six mini-figures: four passengers, a conductor, and in what may be a first for Lego, a female train engineer. The interiors of all three cars are detailed and accessible via lift-off tops. The engine has a cab with controls and faux mechanical equipment. The passenger cars include chairs, café, coffee machine, chest with drawers, and a restroom with a sliding door. The passenger cars also have brick-built doors. Pantographs (the metal arms that touch the overhead wire) sit atop the engine, and electrical connections adorn the tops of the two passenger cars. As with the earlier Creator trains, this one is entirely brick built and includes many advanced building techniques. The arrow detailing on the side of the engine, for example, is built from a stack of bricks arranged sideways. There are a small number of stickers. The train is built on orange train bases, which makes things simple (as opposed to built up layers of plates). The recommended age range is 14, but if your child is an experienced Lego builder, this set will not be particularly difficult. By all means, if you're an adult who is eager to share this experience with your child, throw out the recommended age range. If you buy one of these sets, you are going to be very tempted to purchase another. More so than the other Creator sets, this one looks incomplete with only two passenger cars. Many people will be buying two sets in order to have something approximating a full TGV trainset (though TGVs usually run with eight or more carriages). Fully anticipating this, Lego included extra number stickers so that additional cars are properly marked. Of course, the set has very good playability. Well, I should say that I can literally put train wheels on just about any brick structure, drop it on the track and my kids love it. All trains are magical in their eyes. But this train is great because it looks fast standing still and it has good access to the inside (where there is a lot going on). Kids are going to expect to run it on a track, and since this set does not come with track or motors (see below), it is perhaps easiest to start with a City-line set (which includes motors, track, etc.) and then add this later. However, if you have a child who is an experienced builder, you may want to go straight to buying this set. The Creator sets don't remain on the shelves forever. If history is any guide, this set may last through most of 2014 before it is replaced. I would not expect more than a small markdown at any time. Check my guide (mentioned below) or Lego for accurate pricing information. The set does not include motors or track, but it is designed to accept motors and Lego includes directions. The battery replaces the faux mechanical equipment in the engine, the actual motor replaces one of the bogies, and the infrared receiver drops in next to the battery. You need the following parts to complete the job: 88002 (motor), 8884 (IR receiver), 8879 (IR transmitter), and ONE of the following: -8878 (rechargeable battery) with 8887 (transformer for recharging) -88000 (AAA battery box). You also have the option of adding lights to the engine (part #8870). Sometimes these parts are available on Amazon, but you usually need to go straight to the Lego site to order them. For track, you can either buy the following packs or go directly to the Lego site and purchase straights and curves a la carte (in the Pick a Brick section). The current track sets are: -7499 Flex and Straight Track (16 pieces of flex track and 8 pieces of straight track). -7895 Switches, USD 15.99: in addition to left and right points, the set includes 4 curved sections. -8867 Flexible USD 24.99: these are smaller pieces of track, each one of which swivels with the next; they allow for complex curves and, importantly, the resolution of unusual track angles. There are 64 of these small pieces in this set. When strung together the length is 85 inches. If you have the earlier generation 9V Lego train, the Horizon Express can easily be adapted to 9V motors. The track is the same gauge. Lego has discontinued 9V, and if you are just starting out with Lego trains, you are best going with the current system (Power Functions) since 9 volt parts and track have become scarce. Lego produced a short video with the designer discussing the train. It is available on Youtube (search "Lego Horizon Express 10233"). Cheers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding detail and building experience
*by K***R on June 16, 2013*

As a Lego enthusiast who has built many sets, I did not know what to expect with this set. The Emerald Night was a lot of fun to assemble, and I have yet to assemble the Maersk freight train. This set adds a high speed passenger train to Lego's expanding line of highly detailed trains. In their advertisements, Lego highlighted the unique building techniques in this set. They did not disappoint. Building this set was a great experience. The engine is the best part of this set, and uses about half of the 1300 pieces in the set. Building techniques can be strange or difficult for new builders, but refreshing and innovative for experienced builders. The result of these techniques is a very polished model. This train does not include any tracks, motor, lights, or battery box. You can add Lego Power Functions with item numbers 8878, 8887, 8884, 8879, 88002, and 8870, which all together will set you back about $100 more (a few of those items such as the battery charger and remote control can be used for other train sets as well. Experienced builders will appreciate that there are minimal stickers with this set. The black strip across the front of the engine is a sticker, and the numbers on the windows are stickers. The windshield for the engine, and the rectangular plate on the engine wall with the black and orange triangles are *printed* pieces. As a quick note, I would have almost preferred a sticker for the side rectangular plate, because the orange and white colors printed on the plate are not as bright as a sticker would be. Nevertheless, minimal stickers and more printed pieces are always indicative of higher quality lego models. A number of unique pieces are included in this set, including a few brand new pieces. Overall, at 1350 pieces, this set is an excellent deal at Lego's price of $129 (less than 10 cents/piece) and an even better deal at Amazon's current price of $119. After this set is retired (predicted to retire in 2015), this set will be worth two or three times this price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Lego train
*by R***T on March 13, 2014*

I got this set in the mail a few days ago, and I have to say, this is one amazing set. There are some amazing building techniques used in this; The sideways windows, the upside down bricks on the underside of the front nose, and using small pieces to create the designs on the side of the engine. My only concern is for the price lego could have included six pieces of straight track. However, as good as this set is, I strongly recommend that parents reading this review remove the piece(s) that looks like a wine bottle and whiskey decanter. And if you are thinking about getting this set, do it quick, because it's getting close to being retired, and will be replaced sometime in August.

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