Skip to main content

Can Lego trains run on G scale track?

Can Lego trains run on G scale track?

I assume you are aware of the existence of LEGO Trains such as 60052 Cargo Train? The scale of these trains is not directly compatible with LGB’s G-scale (the LEGO scale is sometimes referred to as L-Scale or L-Gauge) but many of the train elements can be used for building different scales.

How many Lego train tracks make a circle?

The standard train curves are 1/16th of a circle and thus an oval shape is not possible, however, with 64 pieces of flex track you could make an oval by squashing the circle a bit. 7499 comes with 16 flexible tracks, so you’ll need 4 of them to make a regular train circle.

What gauge is Lego train track?

37.5mm
The train system is sometimes referred to as ‘L-gauge’ among Lego fans, in reference to traditional model railway scales. Lego trains use a nominal gauge of 37.5mm, 5.5mm wider than O gauge, derived from a centreline gauge of 40mm (five lego studs).

What scale are trains?

NMRA popular railway scales

Scale Ratio Notes
OO or 4 mm 1:76.2 standard gauge
Sn3 or 3/16″ 1:64 narrow gauge
S or 3/16″ 1:64 standard gauge
On2 or 1/4″ 1:48 narrow gauge

What radius are Lego train tracks?

The standard LEGO® curve track has a radius of 40 studs, commonly referred to as R40 for “Radius: 40.” The image below shows how the radius is measured in bricks, or studs. The distance from the center of the circle of track to the center of the rails is 40 studs, measured by the orange and blue 4-stud long bricks.

What is the biggest size model train?

The largest model train set (scale length) is 1,367.2 km (4,485,564 ft 3.73 in) and was achieved by Miniatur Wunderland (Germany) in Hamburg, Germany, on 14 August 2019.

How many studs wide are Lego train tracks?

The rails are spaced six studs apart, with an extra stud on the ties, to make each track section 8 studs wide. Switches are of course, wider, but the dimensions of the individual routes are still 8 studs wide. This photograph shows the whole range of official LEGO® train track parts.

How many tracks does the Lego City cargo train have?

Comprised of 4 curved tracks and a right-facing and left-facing switch track, this set is compatible with all other existing train sets your kids have at home. With the LEGO® City Cargo Train, hauling supplies is not just easy, it’s fun – and with a motorized engine and a 10-speed Bluetooth remote control, this Cargo Train really moves!

What are bricktracks™ tracks?

BrickTracks™ is dedicated to manufacturing high quality custom track pieces for use with LEGO® trains and bricks. Whether you’re building a detailed layout or just laying tracks on the floor, BrickTracks™ tracks expand beyond the standard LEGO® offering to help you get the most enjoyment out of your creations.

What are Lego City Flexible tracks?

With LEGO City Flexible Tracks you can quickly and easily add both straight and flexible train tracks to your locomotive system. Great for LEGO City fans and collectors, this set lets you extend your rails so your engines can travel to new territory, or add tracks to connect and move around obstacles so they don’t disrupt your journey.

What are the parts of a Lego track?

With Lego track, there are only straight sections, curve sections, R splits and L splits. The tolerances are tight, so if you try to force the track into an unforgiving geometry, the sections will pop apart.