LEGO City 60470 Arctic Explorer Express Train Rumoured For June 2025

Only ten sets will be launching on the 1st of June 2025 for the LEGO City theme, but this smaller Summer wave is still just as action-packed and exciting as it marks the return of the Arctic Explorer subtheme. Just two out of the ten sets releasing in June are branded under the Arctic Explorer line, with these being 60470 Arctic Explorer Express Train and 60471 Arctic Explorer Science Truck.

The former of the two models is the focus of this article, with 60470 including a total of 1,517 pieces retailing for $199.99 / €199.99 / £179.99. That's obviously a very harsh price per piece ratio, especially for the LEGO City theme, but that's because the 7+ model includes LEGO Powered Up functions. The classic Powered Up remote control is included along with a large number of LEGO track pieces (multiple straight and curved track pieces).

These LEGO train track pieces can't operate without a train, however, and that's the main build of this brand-new LEGO City set. As the name of the model suggests, the brick-built locomotive is an Arctic Explorer Express Train complete with a total of three carriages and a bright blue icebreaker at the front to clear any snow off the tracks. The three carriages include the train engine itself, a passenger compartment and an open carriage to transport Artic Explorer vehicles.

The train emerges from a tunnel located in a snowy mountain cliff. This small terrain is included in the set appropriately coloured grey from the cliff with hints of snow on its cliff face and some small trees. A waterfall is also included in this side build, along with a few LEGO boulders which can fall onto the moving express train. A small cave rounds off this section of the build, suitable for the two snow animals included in the 7+ model.

The final side builds of the set are a small loading set that can be placed directly next to a track piece and an off-road vehicle. Both of these are appropriately coloured orange, navy blue and white, just like the Arctic Explorer Express Train, which also includes a print on the side of its engine cart. For $199.99 / €199.99 / £179.99, a total of six Minifigures are also included, and those already mentioned moulded snow animals.

60470 Arctic Explorer Express Train

Set Name - Arctic Explorer Express Train

Set Number - 60470

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 1,517

Price - $199.99 / €199.99 / £179.99

Release Date - 1st June 2025

60470 Artic Explorer Express Train releases on the 1st of June 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 60470 in just over a months time? What are you looking forward to most about this arctic-themed express train? What other LEGO City Arctic Explorer sets would you like to see in the future? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.