If you thought LEGO trains were small, take a look at T-Gauge trains. Warren Elsmore shows how these tiny trains—10 times smaller than LEGO—can be made into a miniature garden layout MOC.
Read MoreNo doubt, the phrase “venue-provided tables” will conjure up bad memories for those of you who set up large LEGO creations (not just train layouts) that span one or more tables! So what can you do to help level the playing field?
Read MoreTravel by rail with us to Germany and the Bauspielbahn-Treffen 2024 event, an incredible gathering of the LEGO train community where even the games are played with trains.
Read MoreRetiring a train layout conjures many bittersweet feelings, especially when it represents such a big part of your LEGO train journey. Like all worthwhile journeys, however, MOCs must come to an end.
Read MoreBallasting can add that special touch of realism to a LEGO train layout to take it to the next level. But what options are available and how do you get started?
Read MoreWhen building LEGO trains, when is less actually more? We chew-chew-chew on the balance of design detail vs. practicality and try to find the balance between both.
Read MoreFor better or worse, LEGO trains have changed significantly over time. Today we look at the history of powered LEGO trains to see what makes them move—from electrified track and motors to controllers and more.
Read More12V trains were something special, but what would they look like if made in the modern era? Let’s remix some classic sets using old and new elements to create a contemporary re-interpretation of LEGO trains.
Read MoreHow do MOC builders protect their copyrights while sharing their custom LEGO builds and instructions with the community? Open L-Gauge seeks to do just that, starting with the train community.
Read MoreDid you know in 1987 LEGO bought their own small locomotive? It was a Köf II, and today we’re bringing you a bit of history and all the brick-built MOCs of this little LEGO loco that could.
Read MoreTravel by rail with us to Germany and the Bauspielbahn-Treffen 2023 event, an incredible gathering of the LEGO train community where even the games are played with trains.
Read MoreWhat is the MILS standard for LEGO displays and how can it be used to modernize custom train layouts? Find out in this deep dive about how modular landscaping and tracks sections can make your life a whole lot easier.
Read MoreFor International Women’s Day, we chat with two women who build LEGO trains, talk about what inspired them, and discuss what they look forward to in the next generation of train builders.
Read MoreThe BTA (Brick Train Awards) are effectively the "Oscars" of the LEGO train world. They showcase the very best of our hobby and are a source of inspiration to keep building amazing LEGO train models and layouts of all shapes and sizes.
Read MoreWhen I wrote about BSBT 2021, it was from the agonizing perspective of a LEGO train fan desperate to participate. However, now I can write a gushing and enthusiastic first-hand account of my participation at this year's event.
Read MoreToday on BrickNerd, Ronald Vallenduuk chats with Ralph Savelsberg. From the A-Team to ZZ Top, Ralph has built it all. Check it out!
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to choose the scale for your LEGO model? Between creativity and compromise, there is a lot at play! (Warning: it includes maths!) Don’t worry, though, our resident train expert Michael Gale sets us on the right track.
Read MoreAfter a year of lockdowns and cancelled events, sixty LEGO train builders are back together for a massive collaborative display in Germany. Check it out, today on BrickNerd!
Read MoreTo celebrate LEGO’s 90th anniversary, the company is letting fans vote for a classic theme that will be the inspiration for a new singular set released in 2022. But which of the 30 themes on the ballot should you vote for? Our BrickNerd team weighed in and came to the conclusion that the single perfect LEGO theme to make a comeback is…
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