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This set of articles covers the basics of LEGO® Train track geometry, model train layout planning and how it can be translated to LEGO® Trains, and of course some inspiration and ideas to help you design and build your own LEGO® Train setup!


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There are five pieces available directly from LEGO® for your train track needs: a 16-stud straight piece, a 16-stud curved piece with a radius of 40 studs (measured from the center of the track), a left and a right switch (~32 studs long each), and the 4-stud-long flex track piece. The rails are spaced six studs apart, with an extra stud on.


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Today we'll take a LEGO trainride at this wonderful attic setup built by Gijs. An amazing layout with a lot of Trixbrix Switches, crossovers and curves! Chec.


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The standard LEGO® curve track has a radius of 40 studs, commonly referred to as R40 for "Radius: 40." The image below shows how the radius is measured in bricks, or studs. The distance from the center of the circle of track to the center of the rails is 40 studs, measured by the orange and blue 4-stud long bricks.


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1. Choose The Right Pieces For Your Train Track First, let's talk about choosing the right pieces for your design. It's important to pick pieces that are well-suited to your track design and that will fit together properly. Consider factors like size, shape, color, and cost when selecting pieces for your track. 2.


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How To Modularize Your LEGO Train Layout with MILS Michael Gale Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published July 27, 2021. What is MILS? Modular Integrated Landscaping System, or MILS for short, is a system that describes how to build modular landscapes. The modularity of MILS is its key innovation.


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Intelligent LEGO trains Home Automation Controllers Tracks Projects My MattzoBricks More English Sample Layouts For your inspiration, I have compiled a lot of example layouts. Have a look at: Some rather simple pure LEGO layout samples. Some more advanced TrixBrix layout samples. Narrow gauge examples, using TrixBrix narrow gauge tracks. Enjoy!


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What is L-Gauge? L-Gauge is an unofficial term used to describe the hobby of LEGO® System trains which use the common track gauge of 37.5 mm or 40 mm centre-line gauge (5 studs). See the chart below to see how L-Gauge compares to other popular model train scales:


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"Ballast" refers to the layer of supporting material on which train tracks are laid. This is typically a layer of crushed stone acting as a stable roadbed that supports the track. The ballast resists displacement of the track—especially important when under the severe load of a passing train.


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Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club - Displays LEGO train layouts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Greater Portland LEGO Railroaders - LEGO train club in Portland, Oregon. GtwLUG: Gateway LEGO Users Group - Displays LEGO train layouts in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Hampton Roads LEGO User Group (HARDLUG) - Creates LEGO trains and towns for display at.


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Do you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend that likes Lego trains? If so, check out this video for some Lego train track packs that will work.


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The LEGO City train project is officially DONE! The raised line is fully operational with the new supports and tiled track. Both ground lines are fully balla.


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A LEGO® train track circle requires 16 curved pieces. For space planning purposes, allow about 30"x30" (76cm x 76cm) or 2.5 feet by 2.5 feet for this most basic circle layout. Well, in actual fact it's 28.5"x28.5", but for reasons we shall see later, I am adding a 4-stud border around each layout measurement in this first part of the series.


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LEGO track geometry is very limiting. There are only a handful of available pieces. From left to right, these are: straight, curve, left switch (or point), right switch, and cross track (Cross track was never made in all-plastic. Also, plastic-only parts such as Flex Track and the double crossover are not included in this document.


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LEGO trains use a nominal gauge of 37.5mm, 5.5mm wider than O gauge, derived from a centerline gauge of 40mm (or five LEGO studs). The incompatibility of LEGO trains with traditional model railway scales makes it all the more important to establish a consistent standard, especially for collaborative projects.


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As discussed in previous track planning series installments, LEGO® train tracks fit to a 5 inch (12.7cm) grid, so our layout will fit very neatly on this table. Note that there IS 4-stud border between the edge of the track and the edge of the table, which I like to keep in case of minor derailments.

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