What 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 MoreWhat is it like creating the future of LEGO trains at 35,000 feet? Join Michael Gale for a behind-the-scenes look at the daily adventures of running Fx Bricks across two continents.
Read MoreWhat happens when 13 LEGO train builders connect their worlds into one seamless layout? We go behind the scenes of the LLMTC’s massive display at LEGO World in the Netherlands.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to clean and restore your LEGO 9V train motors? We take a deep dive into how to maintain and refurbish your precious bogies to keep your trains running for as long as possible.
Read MoreFollowing up on last year’s shipping container, here are instructions for the matching train wagon to get your LEGO freight moving down the line.
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 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 MoreFive years in, the Bauspielbahn-Treffen Train Event continues to bring together the most passionate LEGO train fans from across the globe. Climb aboard as we take a ride around the track to explore what made the 2025 show truly special.
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 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 MoreIf 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 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 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 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 MoreBrian Hickey is back with another installment of LEGO According To Kids. This time he asks his to young children about their thoughts on LEGO color names. Read on to find the interesting and comical results!
AFOLs have a language all their own, giving LEGO parts a variety of interesting nicknames and acronyms. But what do kids think of these part names? Well, we asked and they did not hold back…
What do all the symbols used in LEGO instructions actually mean? But what do kids think they represent? Pull up a blanket… err sticker sheet… and find out.
Change was in the air for Bio-Cup 2026 Round 2 as builders tackled the theme of Metamorphosis. From fatherhood and molting to decay and rebirth, these are some of the transformations that caught our eye as the competition moves toward its final rounds.
September has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!
Why is this small, shiny LEGO chrome cup so expensive? And why is it so beloved (and hoarded) by builders of GBC modules? Today, we explore the legend of the chrome cup.
LEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
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