Resources
Below is a list of useful resources for LEGO® 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 LEGO® model train community
http://l-gauge.org - tools.sariel.pl
Free online tools for LEGO 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
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 LEGO® compatible injection-moulded train wheels in different sizes and colours.
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 LEGO® compatible 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 LEGO® compatible injection-moulded and 3D printed 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) 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