Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Icons Holiday Express Train Building Set 10361
Average customer rating
3.3
(120 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 120 reviews
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
26
1 Star
18
52%of customers recommend this product.
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63 out of
120)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Holiday Express Train Building Set 10361
Posted by: Paul1715
Verified Purchase:Yes
This train is exactly what I would expect for what it is. It's meant to be stylized and have play value rather than be extremely detailed. I had a fun time building it, and I have fun watching it run around the base of my Christmas tree.
I will say that it takes some deliberate and careful effort to make it run smoothly. As long as you make sure the moving parts are put together loosely, and the wheels can move side-to-side a bit, it should run just fine.
Also, I've seen that the 3d printed part has gotten a lot of hate. I'm afraid I have to agree. The functionality that we get from 3d printing it rather than brick-building it doesn't look very good at all. I would rather have a brick-built micro-scale train with no moving parts than this 3d printed part. I hope we don't get anything else like this piece in the future.
I will say that it takes some deliberate and careful effort to make it run smoothly. As long as you make sure the moving parts are put together loosely, and the wheels can move side-to-side a bit, it should run just fine.
Also, I've seen that the 3d printed part has gotten a lot of hate. I'm afraid I have to agree. The functionality that we get from 3d printing it rather than brick-building it doesn't look very good at all. I would rather have a brick-built micro-scale train with no moving parts than this 3d printed part. I hope we don't get anything else like this piece in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: MateHairyPrawn
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was disappointed that there was not an additional building available for my "village" and was not excited about the train. However, it far exceeded my expectations. It was a very fun build; there was more track than I assumed was in the set; and my grands LOVE it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: GallantMushroom050
Verified Purchase:Yes
I added the motor and such so the train can be remote controlled but it has serious traction issues. Even when I remove the back two cars it has trouble moving consistently around the track and frequently slips and stalls. I rebuilt the set three times to make sure it was all assembled properly and that all parts could move freely but still had the same issue.
The set on its own is nice but disappointed in how it runs with a motor.
The set on its own is nice but disappointed in how it runs with a motor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Leah, LEGO® Customer Service, December 9, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your set is having issues with the traction. Please give us a shout at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can help troubleshoot these issues.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: MarvelousMabel
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve never been a big review writer, but this build was so disappointing. I kept thinking that maybe there would be something special or surprising about the next car, or maybe it will be fun to see the moving parts when it moves around the track. But the wheels don’t grip the track well at all, so it’s constantly derailing. Also the engine and bear are not heavy enough to activate their moving parts consistently. The price increase just makes it even more sad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Leah, LEGO® Customer Service, December 11, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're sorry that you're having issues with your Holiday Express Train set. We'd love to help troubleshoot these issues. Please reach out to us at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Russ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product you need to keep more power up stock in inventory
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Christmas Train
on December 12, 2025
Posted by: ElegantRat033
Verified Purchase:No
I absolutely love this Christmas Train. It’s adorable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Nitram629
Verified Purchase:Yes
The train is a great addition to my Christmas decorations. I have the light and power pack but have not install it yet. Definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: DrMantisTobogganMD
Verified Purchase:Yes
Disappointing that Lego continues to market this set when the motor and battery have been out of stock for months. I bought this with the intention of having it run through our Christmas village this year and I’m very disappointed that it will be sitting static for who knows how long until you get these parts available again. Extremely poor planning on Lego’s part to release a set, advertise the motorization and then have it be unattainable. You’re better than this Lego. Do better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO