How to make Cheap Lego Train Track from Regular Lego - Now 100% LEGAL
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- No Illegal building techniques this time, super cheap, super solid reliable track for your Lego trains using the humble fence piece.
I have another video showing how you can make track from regular plates and tiles but the illegal building technique didn't impress many people. So here is some legal track... don't ask about curves.
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This would make a pretty good elevated track or inspection pit for a train maintenance facility!
Yes
just about to comment that, you could easily make a depot or workshop with this
I was thinking a multi stop splitter that spins to the destination
there is a one rail thing also which looks much better it was in a cargo train station for a cargo crane
or even a turntable
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This guy: unlimited poooooowwwwweeeeerrrrrrr
Uh oh...
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Wow A BALLOON.
This guy, also: TRY ME.
This is actually genius, this not only could work as detailed rails like rail road crossings, or inspection track, but also it'd just work for people wanted wider track. For example, this technique could probably be used to make a short one way track for the new hogearts express ucs set.
Yes, I had exactly the same thought, tracks for Lego trains with custom widths!
Hogwarts
If you want wider track, you can use the old blue 4.5 Volt track.
Hogearts 💀
You know, this would be pretty useful for inspection pits used on railways, which are deep enough for people to stand under engines to oil or inspect them.
that's exactly what I thought
Yup that's my Thoughts.
I didnt think of that
watermelosn
Yep used them in mine many years ago, they don't seem to come in decent enough colors but caution yellow is fair
if you use black fence peaces you could sink it into the floor for a track going over a road
Yoo thats genius🧐
You beat me to it. Exactly what occurred to me too
I hate how lego Fans call everything that isn't how lego designers intended illegal. ILLEGAL BUILDS ARE BUILDS THAT STRESS PIECES AND CAN CAUSE THEM TO BREAK!
its not LEGO fans, there is a website of illegal building techniques. Its bc some techniques weaken the brick and might make it prone to breaking.
@@wizardcretio9096 thats what I said...
It's just to get likes 😂
What exactly makes legos illegal? thats like saying you can't build a house or mine diamonds in minecraft
The geometry of Lego and it’s seamless integration over the decades continues to blow my mind
What lego once said was something like "we at lego always try to design our bricks and most of our products so that they are always compatible in some way"
The phenomenon is quite common in industry. Perhaps you would be excited to discover a machinists device, known as a "1-2-3 Block", or a movie set device, known as a "C-Stand", or "Century Stand". Of course, I must also mention Unistrut and "Extruded Aluminum Profiles with V or T slots" (Often called "4040", even when it's not). But then, there's the predesesor to Leggo, which was called Meccano in England, or Erector Set in the US. The point I'm making is that anything man-made can be made to fit together as easily as numbers do, as that's the whole concept of the industrial revolution. Of course, none of this matters if you're not interested in growing past the recreational aspect of the toys.
@@buckstarchaser2376 None of those examples apply to this situation. What we see here is Legos ability to connect different pieces in multiple ways and for some pieces to fill the same role as other pieces.
@@CleverClothe Sure thing, buddy, yet every example I gave also fits your explanation for how Leggos are so cool.
I agree that Lego are cool, however, so does everybody on the planet, as they are simply an offshoot of various building systems/tools since antiquity. The main problem with Leggo, however, is that many people get trapped in their little block world and can't transition to general technology, or apply their block experiments to actually create something outside of their simulated creation. These types often make oblivious comments, as you just did. With this unfortunate outcome, Leggo are more destructive to the imagination and mental development of the child that plays with them than of benefit. Trapped in this limited world of strict, precious, blocks, a person can end up locked into an infant's level of mental development. There's a whole world beyond those blocks, no matter how many times they've served as an escape from the parts of the world you didn't like.
@@buckstarchaser2376 I bet you're fun at parties.
Those fances are ideal for streets, cities, facilties and repair/maintenance shelters, so any location where train tracks are covered in concrete and tarmac or a trench is needed between them.
black fences pieces are best because they'd recess into the road and you could maybe make a tram or something
Seems like a brilliant way to build a Lego train swing or lift bridge or even a turntable.
However, this is only possible with straight rails.
I´d really like to see a switch out of Fences 😄
You can mess around with jumper plates to make very large-radius curves--people have done that with straight pieces stuck together at odd angles to make very big curves. The same could be done here.
@@stefanjeitschko3166 very possible some technic train youtuber made one out of technic stick fences on them maybeee?
if ur saving 1.34 you could put that towards a curved track.
That's not a problem since curves cost nothing. You get curves all the time but never straight pieces.
this and the minecart tracks from the older mining sets are good for inspection pits in roundhouses and maintenance sheds
That is so cool, it basically unlocks more custom track designs like concrete, wood, or polymer colors
Also the space between the fence can be used for detailing with electrical wires, switches, sensors, debris, drainpipes and more!
You have discovered something really BIG and I honestly expect people who build big city dioramas to switch over to this method that allows them to give their trains more character
Thanks, as you mentioned there are lots of ways this technique could be used. time to start experimenting…
Really good if you want to have one of those works for the undercarriage where you can go in between the rails to work on the train.
Great idea. Depending on the color one could build a hovering train.
But for normal building at home , just use 3rd party tracks.
They are compatible an cost a fraction.
Also one can choose for packets with straight tracks only instead of legos bundles with a curved and straight piece
I remember doing this with my friends Lego trains when I was younger by using the one-high fence pieces to make track intersections with them.
Back in my day, me and my brother bought that mine set that came with the yellow train and the track, and the train was the coolest bit for me. We didn’t have any more track, so I got a ton of one brick wide tiles and built myself a longer track: and it actually worked.
I had that set for years. Recently sold it at a garage sale. One of the greatest sets I’ve ever owned. Never will forget.
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
“…and also pretty fencey”. That was a good one, mate
Fire truck ladder railing and Lego car carrier truck railing for the car ramps also work (for smaller gauges too) 😎👍
I didn't know about that. That is awesome and amazing to see it.
The way I see it is, if it works, it is legal, as imagination and problem solving is EXACTLY what the creator had in mind with his invention.
Who cares what Lego calls legal. You own the set which means it's yours to customize and play with or display how you see fit.
What was he doing that was considered illegal?
@@SuperTrainStationH You see those fence units being used as railway tracks, and the resulting gap between those and the real track? That's and "Illegal" building technique. Apparently, even with the gap it is now classed as legal.
any building technique is legal as long as it doesnt stress or damage parts in any way
These lattice fence blocks got some nostalgic vibes ngl :) Owned a few pieces till my grandma from farher's side suddenly assumed I no longer play with legos I left in my room . She gave everything to her neighbours' kids 😑
The thing about real illegal building techniques is that they all damage the pieces. And that is why they're illegal. This can be hard to notice and is not like the stress will instantly destroy the piece. But under longer use there is risk. Sometimes I think a lot of people just think some building technique is illegal because it is unorthodox.
There is a better way. 23 years ago I only had cuvred tracks. I could not affford to buy set of straight tracks for my 4552 cargo train. So you take flat two 8x2, then between frist two pins you put 1x8. But you need to flip it 90*. Then you do the same between pin 6 and 7. On the other side of 1x8 you do the same. You can also use 1x12, if you have. So your 2x8 is a rail track pad and 1x8 is your rail. Remember 1x8 has to be flipped 90* degrees and goes BETWEEN pins.
it is a very good idea as you can make whole tracks of these cheap but you cant make corners so you still need to buy those
Are you sure it works with the half-height fences as they appear to be offset from the centre line? Otherwise, a great solution, particularly in areas where a raised track is needed. You could presumably use angled brackets to achieve an incline too.
Yeah I think you might be right about the half height ones.
@@brick_on_the_tracks I shall have to dig mine out and give it a try. By positioning them facing the same way (flat side up for example) it might still work but would then not align with the real Lego track. You've got me intrigued.
Well in that case you can mount them on those 1×2 flat with the center knob
@@IlFerroviere Do you mean jumper plates? If so that's going to increase the part count considerably (4 per fence) and the cost but, yes, that would probably get you back to the original position. Now, how are we going to do curves?
Use 1×2 jumper plates for the half-size fences
While I don't think this will replace normal track anytime soon, for inside a tunnel, or for certain builds as listed below, this is a fantastic discovery. Carry on!
Now you shared this, LEGO will dewstroy all old molds for this and make new ones, so people don't abuse this (probably original purpose) anymore. 🤗🥳
Thanks for sharing anyways! 🙏
Do love me some out side the box thinking.
I could see that someone now makes these rotate turntables for a proper oldstyle railroadstation
You are mastermind , great idea 🔥👌
thank you so much now i can expand my Lego train system
This probably works well if your City is built with the MILLS System. If part of your train rout goes over road in a straight path, you can use this or the shorter fencing/fence rack piece as train track. All in all still a genius technique and method of saving some cost.
Other than what everyone else has mentioned you could also just use these for non visible parts of your tracks for example inside tunnels or other behind the scenes stuff to save some money.
people: GUYS HE’S BREK LAW
Lego: Nah that’ fine
There are these gray parts (two knobs wide, 8 knobs long) which you use for sliding doors and stuff, that works too, if you place them 5 knobs apart
Astounding
This is super cool and smart, great job!
Things I wonder about this is, how did he discover this
I hope noone decides to make REAL-LIFE tracks like this.
(great idea too!)
This could be used perfectly for railway crossings, or maybe to add parts to make trains derail
You can also use those super long rails if you distance them right. Even better is that you don’t need to elevate the tracks in order to match the height of the rails.
I can see this being used in more as like maintenance track as maintenance track in maintenance sheds don't have tracks with ties.
Woww I can imagine a full track made with fences, it would looks so good if you surround it with “rocks” if only there was a grey fence and it could turn corners
Oh, I didn't knew! Thank you for that video!
Very informative I'll try this now
O that's so cool never really thought about using those bits could make for a nice train inspection pit ....that and the old lose rails we had when I was a kid
O boii thanks
I remember doing this as a kid, just to see what happens, after noticing the slight compatibility with the train parts
It's a good idea for like a Lego train pit you know somewhere where they take the engines to get service with the little fence ideal that's a real good idea for that cuz that gives the Lego figure you know room to get up under a train to check the bogeys and stuff you know look for like you know loose wire then you know whatever is underneath the train that you know shouldn't be there you know simple maintenance good idea my guy
My method is taking 2 1x16 technic bricks and connect their outer holes to the outer holes of 2x8 technic plates with pins. The studs need to be on the outer side.
i would say it could be useful for maintenance/inspection pits or for a testing sight for thinks like computer programmed train testing or something simulair where the load haves to be removed from the track instantly (like in the testing with real cargo)
I’m glad this is now legal. I wouldn’t want anyone breaking the law of Lego.
This could make a great rail crossing if built up right
This is even cheaper than rail way tracks from other brands. I'm gonna use them for my MOCs
Everything is legal, thats what Building bricks are for. Create what you want.
perfect for crossings like road ones or such
Woow u stil got the clasic fence damm thats like almost te first type of lego ever haha
A shocking discovery it is!
LEGO police: this is to dangerous to do even I can’t arrest him we need the log swat
Now I just need to find a replacement for the curves in the track
HI fellow Scot....I have to say, track here in California is not expensive. We could actually do with ideas for more expensive parts
Ok I need these fences now
This can be used to make short runs of tracks or inspection pits!
I didn't know that there was a Unified Code of Lego Justice that one needed to abide by. Doesn't really matter, as I'm going to get rid of all my old sets by hauling them off to the dump where they belong.
Which old sets if I may ask?
Illegal building techniques can damage the bricks by straining them too much.
YES! Thank you so much! This is so helpful!
Legend says: it will keep reuploading and reuploading or I'm just living in a full life of deja vu circle cause i keep seeing this alot and i still think its reuploaded or im getting deja vued alot
Half-Asleep Chris: :skull:
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This is great I’ve always wanted a ghetto a_s train track made out of fence pieces brah 🤨
God damn this is genius.
nice, thanks
Now for the next trick. Making it look like real train tracks
This would be ideal for a road crossing
The reason Lego tracks are so expensive is because they use a different type of plastic to regular Lego blocks; They use the same type used for terrain pieces, bases, plants and trees, the bendy kind designed to absorb heavy weight.
Lego: "Hello! Is this swat?"
8 Fence parts for one track = 16p
For 5 tracks: 80p [In fence parts]
Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure I did my calculations right
It's 8 pieces per track because it's 4 pieces per rail so for the equivalent of 5 tracks it would be 40 fence pieces
_everybody gangsta till ya need _*_curves_*
but how to make train wheels without using real LEGO train wheels
I actually know a solution. Just have a 4 stud wide piece that has technic holes on the sides, and attach pulleys on the sides with technic pins. Although it does not work for the small pieces of track that have the bending bit in the middle (also for switch tracks) but it would work 100% on the fence tracks since neither can they bend.
Good idea for inspection pit, but same as many other alternatives, works at straight tracks only.
There's a lot of Chinese track parts now - and all of them match LEGO railroad perfectly so there's no sense in such experiments.
this is crazy cool
I did the same! I used the lego rails of the lego mine set.
Ah classic Lego tutorial, but I don’t have fences or tracks
just insane technique !!!
I love the idea. 温故知新 (Review the past helps one to understand the present)
I think classic method gives us great solution. 100% regal is good.
That looks fency ;)
You can make with it a railroad crossing
That’s just great!
thanks for the tip!
what abt curved tracks?
I don’t have many of those pieces ironically: more rail tracks then fence pieces.
1 piece of fence costs 21cents at the moment...8 times that is already more expensive than 1 piece of rail, which costs 1.50e
And How did you do a cursed rail?
My man went big brain mode
In theory wouldn't any surface work as long as there is a gap with the correct distance? If I have factored correctly, it would be 11 and a half plates wide gap, based on a studs width being 2.5 plates, with the fence portion of the fence piece being a plate thick, therefore having an offset of .75 of a plate on both sides, multiplied by 2 for each side of track, in addition to the 4 stud gap (equal to 10 plates), in total 11.5 plates
I feel this could be great for depots so that people can go under the train for maintenance
What are you talking about, current lego rc train tracks are cheap. I finally gotta around to reviving my lego set 4558 and needed 9V tracks which are pricey. A straight one is $5 each and curves one go for about $1-2.
Oh fency!! I mean fancy
Its only an illegal building technique if it puts stress on the bricks in a way its not supposed to :D
I don't even have any lego parts to create this, should I re-invent 3d printers and atoms?