LEGO SET 40518 - Alternate build | High-Speed Train
With its sleek white shell and bright blue and red stripes, the Creator 40518-1 High-Speed Train set already feels like a promise of adventure. But what if you could put your own stamp on every car, retool the engine for rugged terrain, or reinvent this modern marvel as a vintage diesel or a scenic observation tram? In these alternate builds, you’re not just following steps—you’re writing a new chapter in LEGO railroading. Imagine a double-decker commuter train packed with minifigures on their morning commute, or a luxury dome car gliding through mountain passes with panoramic views. Perhaps you’ll convert the power car into a rugged freight locomotive, hauling cargo across your modular cityscape, or build a charming two-car tram and its tiny station for a cozy town center.
Each build here draws heavily on the versatile parts of the High-Speed Train set, with creative tweaks to showcase different eras, functions, and styles of rail travel. Whether you’re aiming for full-speed performance or relaxed sightseeing, the modular nature of these designs means you can mix and match cars, experiment with color accents, and even combine multiple MOCs for an extended track layout. As you scroll through these five standout alternatives, think about how you might swap in extra lighting elements, add custom interiors, or integrate your own landscape elements—after all, the real fun comes when you go beyond the instructions.
Alternative Gallery
40518 Double Decker Train Carriage
Designer: Andy Ps Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-177146/Andy%20Ps%20Bricks/40518-double-decker-train-carriage-alternate-build-of-40518-high-speed-passenger-train-set/?spot=setalts_alt
40518 Double Decker with Coach
Designer: crazy8ron
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-191451/crazy8ron/40518-double-decker-with-coach/?spot=setalts_alt
40518 Diesel Locomotive & Freight Wagon
Designer: Andy Ps Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-170421/Andy%20Ps%20Bricks/40518-diesel-locomotive-freight-wagon-alternate-build-of-40518-high-speed-passenger-train-set/?spot=setalts_alt
40518 Observation (Dome) Car
Designer: crazy8ron
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-191439/crazy8ron/40518-observation-dome-car/?spot=setalts_alt
40518 Two Carriage Tram & Station
Designer: Andy Ps Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-170614/Andy%20Ps%20Bricks/40518-two-carriage-tram-station-alternate-build-of-40518-high-speed-passenger-train-set/?spot=setalts_alt
Each of these creations uses predominantly the parts from the High-Speed Train set—sometimes with a few extras—to explore everything from commuter double-deckers to freight locomotives and scenic observation cars. Pick your favorite, customize the color scheme or interior layout, and build a railway system that’s uniquely yours.
