LEGO’s new crocodile locomotive is real! The new set is available on lego.com since today. Set set is available from July 1st. I will order one right away and can’t wait to build it!
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Signals and Switches
Check out our new video on signals and switches: In the video, we are showing how we automate signals and switches on our layouts. We explain how to set-up signals in Rocrails, and how to set the lights for simple red/green signals, and also for more advanced signals that have […]
Reed sensors: new insights!
Our reed sensors are even more versatile than we expected! Now we managed to trigger our reed sensors for the LEGO train system with the train couplings magnets of the loco and the waggons! Check out the new video: More detailed information can be found on the sensors page. German […]
Trixbrix launches R40 railyard switch
Trixbrix has launched a new switch that LEGO train fans have been waiting for since a long time: the “R40 railyard switch“. This switch is needed to span multiple parallel tracks on limited space. The railyard switch is connected just after the first switch in a railyard using the “R40 […]
LEGO Crocodile 10277: rumors about new Expert train set
Since late yesterday evening, rumors are circling around the internet that LEGO is going to publish a new LEGO train set in July 2020. There is also an image of the packaging circling around. It is doubtful that this image is real, as the packaging does not feature some elements […]
Reed sensors for the LEGO train system: reliable, small and cheap!
Check out our video on sensors! Reed sensors are 100% reliable, small and cheap. We believe that those sensors will replace optical sensors in the near future, because they work better in any aspect, are easy to build and less expensive than infrared sensors. In the video, we show the […]
First automated LEGO train layout with Rocrail
We recently changed our automation software platform. Instead of nControl, we are now using Rocrail. Rocrail is an open source software from the scale model train world and offers a good variety of features that are useful especially when operating large train layouts. Check out our latest video, in which […]
TrixBrix publishes new Narrow Gauge Tracks
TrixBrix has just launched a tremendous series of narrow gauge tracks. Narrow Gauge tracks for the LEGO train system are two studs narrower than standard gauge tracks. This means, that narrow gauge sleepers are just 6 studs wide (instead of 8 for standard gauge tracks). Curves are available in three […]
TrixBrix Track Library for Bluebrick
TrixBrix, leading manufacturer of LEGO compatible train tracks, now offers almost 100 different track components and other really cool stuff for the LEGO train system. It is getting hard to keep track with all of the new stuff they are bringing to market, and to use their components in track […]
Fully automated LEGO train layout
Enjoy some nice scenes of our fully automated LEGO train layout. Some say, the sound of the Emerald Express is the best part of the video. 🙂 Enjoy!