Resources

Below is a list of useful resources for L-Gauge train builders. If you have any recommendations for other resources that should be included here, please let us know!

General

• L-Gauge
  Informational resource for the L-Gauge model train community
  http://l-gauge.org
  
• tools.sariel.pl
  Free online tools for MOC builders. Particularly useful is the Unit Converter, it helps you to convert and scale measurements to LEGO® studs.
  http://tools.sariel.pl

Digital Building

• BrickLink Studio
  Open-source digital building software, developed by BrickLink.
  https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page
  
• Part Designer
  Companion app for BrickLink Studio, used to create and import custom parts.
  https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/partdesigner.page
  
• LDraw
  An open standard for LEGO® CAD programs (used by BrickLink Studio, among others), including an ever-expanding parts library.
  https://www.ldraw.org
  https://library.ldraw.org
  
• Philo’s Home Page
  Parts packs for Studio 2.0, including BuWizz & other 3rd party motors
  https://www.philohome.com/studio/packs.htm

Buying LEGO® Bricks

• BrickLink
  The world’s largest online marketplace for buying and selling LEGO® parts, Minifigures and sets, both new or used.
  https://www.bricklink.com
  
• LEGO® Pick a Brick
  The way to buy loose parts direct from LEGO®.
  https://www.lego.com/en-nl/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick
  
• BrickHunter
  A chrome extension that lets you automatically fill your LEGO® Pick a Brick shopping cart from an imported BrickLink wanted list.
  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/brickhunter/plhoblcmafoglbnhekjmegkknhifedne

Custom Parts

• Big Ben Bricks (US based)
  Sells injection-moulded train wheels in different sizes and colours designed for LEGO® trains.
  http://bigbenbricks.com
  
• BrickTracks
  Sells LEGO® compatible injection-moulded train wheels & metal axles.
  https://www.bricktracks.com (US based)
  https://habricks.com (EU reseller)
  
• HA Bricks (EU based)
  Sells LEGO® compatible injection-moulded train wheels & metal axles from BrickTracks, and LEGO® compatible roller bearings.
  Is working on producing custom injection-moulded train wheels in different sizes and colours.
  https://habricks.com
  
• Breckland Bricks (UK based)
  Sells LEGO® compatible 3D Printed train wheels and rods in different sizes and colours.
  https://www.brecklandbricks.com
  
• Brick Model Railroader (US based)
  Sells LEGO® compatible roller bearing wheel sets, and American-style train couplers.
  https://brickmodelrailroader.shop/collections/components
  

Custom Tracks

• 4DBrix
  Library of .stl files for different L-Gauge tracks and switches, in different lengths and curve radiuses. Free to download and 3D print at home. They also offer some narrow-gauge tracks
  https://www.4dbrix.com
  
• BrickTracks
  Sells LEGO® compatible injection-moulded train tracks and switches in different lengths and curve radiuses.
  https://www.bricktracks.com (US based)
  https://habricks.com (EU reseller)
  
• TrixBrix (EU based)
  Sells injection-moulded and 3D printed L-Gauge train tracks and switches in different lengths and curve radiuses. They also sell a large variety of narrow-gauge tracks.
  https://trixbrix.eu
  
• Fx Bricks / Fx Track
  Sells LEGO® compatible metal (compatible with 9v motors) L-Gauge tracks and switches in different lengths and curve radiuses.
  https://shop.fxbricks.com/pages/fx-track
  

Electronics

• Philo’s Home Page
  A lot of useful information about different LEGO® motors and electronics.
  https://www.philohome.com/tech.htm
  
• BuWizz
  High-performance Bluetooth remote control battery boxes for LEGO® motors.
  https://buwizz.com
  
• Fx Bricks / PFx Brick
  Bluetooth & IR controllers for LEGO® motors, featuring customisable light & sound options.
  https://shop.fxbricks.com/pages/pfx-test
  
• SBrick
  Bluetooth controller for LEGO® motors, featuring programable light options
  https://sbrick.com
  
• Circuit Cubes
  Produce a very small bluetooth controller and motor, great for smaller locomotives.
  https://circuitcubes.com
  
• CaDA
  Different motors & controllers compatible with the power functions system
  https://decadastore.com/collections/power-functions
  Electronics

Controllers & Automation

• Pybricks
  Python and Block coding for smart LEGO® hubs.
  https://pybricks.com/
  
• BrickController 2
  An Android and iOS app that lets you to control LEGO, SBrick, BuWizz & Circuit Cubes hubs from a single, or a compatible gamepad.
  https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/120823-app-brickcontroller2/
  https://github.com/imurvai/brickcontroller2
  
• MattzoBricks
  A website dedicated to planning, building and automating LEGO and compatible train layouts.
  https://mattzobricks.com