Questions tagged [tracks]
Questions about various tracks and track systems built from dedicated LEGO elements or individual bricks.
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How to overcome a roller coaster track gap of a length of 1 or 2?
I'm creating a roller coaster MOC with a looping based on the Creater Expert set #10261. All track pieces have a length of 8 or 16. However due to my looping I have an offset of 6. To reconnect my ...
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Do regular Lego trains fit onto Duplo tracks?
I have a small kid and a bunch of LEGO Duplo train track. (Like what's in this set.) Would "grown up" sets, like the Emerald Night or Maersk trains, work on that track? They look pretty close (the ...
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Software to do Duplo train track layout?
Anyone know a way to create with a software DUPLO train track layout?
The only thing I found is:
http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html
It's a bit overkill for what I need and it's $US60, although ...
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How can I build a brick-built monorail track?
LEGO haven’t released a new monorail set since the 90s, and the track parts that were made are very expensive and hard to find.
I am interested in building a brick-built alternative. I am ...
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12V LEGO train tracks splinter
I have an older 12V LEGO train (several actually) but of course the rubber tires wore out long ago.
The trains still run quite well (I even used them as a motor parts in some Technic designs), but the ...
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Is there any difference in the power, wheel, and track technology between 2018 trains and 2022 trains?
LEGO came out with 60197 City Passenger Train and 60198 City Cargo Train in 2018. Much more recently they released very similar sets 60337 City Express Passenger Train and 60336 City Freight Train. ...
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Lego track switch doesn't close properly
Just two weeks ago, my kid got a 60198 cargo train and we added a set of 60238 switching tracks. With two (out of three) switches we have the problem that the switch doesn't close properly anymore to ...
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Choosing scale for train models: what scale is "L-gauge"?
So, after being a LEGO fan for 40+ years, I'd like to try my luck at building some scale models of train sets (for example, an ICE 2). In planning my build, I ran into some difficulties or doubts ...
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Digital tool for roller coaster physics
I'm currently working on a roller coaster MOC with a looping. I started physically building the MOC but quickly recognised that it is quite a mess to build something, tear it down rebuild it, etc. ...
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How create a custom Roller Coaster? Where I can get the track pieces?
For some random reason, I watch some videos on YouTube showing a "Roller Coaster" built using Lego.
I never enjoy to follow Lego instruction, and I always prefer to build something my own, mixing any ...
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Electric train set not working - even though the light is on
My son just received an old LEGO 9V electric train (no model numbers or instructions) from a family member.
I've set it up and turned it on. It lights up but when I put one of the trains or just the ...
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Is the Lego Duplo Track System being discontinued?
Our child recently got the Duplo train starter set 10507 as a gift. The box indicates an extension pack with more tracks, so I was confident our child would be able to extend the (sorry) somewhat ...
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Looking for older conducting train tracks
I have an old 9V era (1991-2006) train set that has conducting tracks. Is there a place that I can buy conducting tracks? Obviously I have trolled eBay, Amazon and internet without success.
I can buy ...
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How do you take apart the 4.5V Right Switch Track with White Ties?
I have part x879cx1, and its centrepiece that moves back and forth is broken (the lever snapped off, and a bit of the track on its lefthand side). Luckily I bought a bulk lot which had a loose one of ...
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How does The LEGO Group view 3D printed parts?
I own a 3D Printer, and depending on the legality, I may or may not have 3D printed some straight tracks. Because why not?
As these parts are, hypothetically, printing, I think to myself "what ...
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