LEGO Remote control (RC) trains

LEGO currently produces remote-control (RC) trains as part of its LEGO City theme, utilizing the Powered Up technology for control via a physical remote or a smartphone app.

Current LEGO RC Train Sets

LEGO's modern RC trains use the Powered Up system, which features Bluetooth connectivity for improved range and reliability compared to older systems. The current sets come with all necessary components for operation: the motor, hub (battery box with integrated receiver), remote control, and track pieces.

LEGO City Freight Train (60336)

Description: A comprehensive freight train set featuring a locomotive with sound effects, a flat wagon with two cargo containers, an open wagon, and a double-decker car transporter with two toy electric vehicles.

Control: Can be operated with the included 10-speed Bluetooth remote control or the LEGO Powered Up app on a smart device.

Track: Includes 33 sections of track, including a track switcher.

LEGO City Express Passenger Train (60337)

Description: A sleek bullet-style passenger train with a restaurant car, a passenger coach, a station platform, and six minifigures.

Control: Features working, dimmable headlights and is operated via the included remote control or the LEGO Powered Up app.

Track: Comes with 24 track pieces for a full circular layout. LEGO City Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train (60470)

Description: A snowplow locomotive that hauls a panoramic passenger car and a flatcar for transporting a snow tractor, along with an arctic outpost building and minifigures.

Control: Operated via the remote control or a smart device with the LEGO Powered Up app.

Control Systems: Powered Up vs. Power Functions

LEGO has released different electronic systems over the years. The current Powered Up system has replaced the older Power Functions and RC systems