The question I'm sure most all hobby train lovers would love to do.. Problem is, You don't know how to make plastic molds.. Well that isn't a problem anymore, and hasn't been for a very long time! Introducing to ALL Hobby Train Fans... LEGO®! Yes, that kids toy that you see in Targets and Wal-Marts. I know what your thinking. How could these:
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These little plastic blocks, would ever turn out to look like a working train?! Thing is, LEGO® has made MILLIONS of elements, Like Doors, Windows, Tiles, Slopes, Poles, Palm Trees, Jewels etc. LEGO® has offered in the past: 4.5v, 12v, 9v, RC and Power Functions. Most are out of production, Making them very expensive! BUT, Power Functions, RC and 12v are all in production still! Remember those blocks I showed you earlier? Well, heres a train that those, and other elements together can make!
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Now, this is a $89.99 USD set. Not much there.. basically that, and 16 curved and 4 straight rails for a complete 28" x 37.5" (71cm x 95cm) track. Couple of these, and you can make a big layout. Now your saying, But Ryan! This is a ready made set! How do I make my own? Well sir/madam, Simply buy different sets, or order some bricks you need from bricklink (Please ask for help in a adult LEGO Forum like www.eurobricks.com for help on what you would need to order.) To make what is called.. A MOC, Which stands for M = My, O = Own, C = Creation. Here is what can be done with some skill, and patience:
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Now, Doesn't that look AMAZING?! With LEGO, You can make ANY train you want, without being limited to current models, and they are FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE! And it isn't even limited to trains and track, with patience, you can make your own 100% original, LEGO Train Layout! Examples:
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Doesn't that look a lot funner then buying ready made models down at the shop, and putting them all up? With LEGO, You build 99% of the sets you buy. (with train that is, for the motors etc.) 100% fully customizable train layouts. LEGO has some sets that will get you started like... 7897 Passenger Train (pictured somewhere above), 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe.
Now, I hope I've sparked the interest of a few souls on this site. Go to the site, and buy some LEGO, and start working on your own Layout today! :thumbsup:
These little plastic blocks, would ever turn out to look like a working train?! Thing is, LEGO® has made MILLIONS of elements, Like Doors, Windows, Tiles, Slopes, Poles, Palm Trees, Jewels etc. LEGO® has offered in the past: 4.5v, 12v, 9v, RC and Power Functions. Most are out of production, Making them very expensive! BUT, Power Functions, RC and 12v are all in production still! Remember those blocks I showed you earlier? Well, heres a train that those, and other elements together can make!
Now, this is a $89.99 USD set. Not much there.. basically that, and 16 curved and 4 straight rails for a complete 28" x 37.5" (71cm x 95cm) track. Couple of these, and you can make a big layout. Now your saying, But Ryan! This is a ready made set! How do I make my own? Well sir/madam, Simply buy different sets, or order some bricks you need from bricklink (Please ask for help in a adult LEGO Forum like www.eurobricks.com for help on what you would need to order.) To make what is called.. A MOC, Which stands for M = My, O = Own, C = Creation. Here is what can be done with some skill, and patience:
Now, Doesn't that look AMAZING?! With LEGO, You can make ANY train you want, without being limited to current models, and they are FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE! And it isn't even limited to trains and track, with patience, you can make your own 100% original, LEGO Train Layout! Examples:
Doesn't that look a lot funner then buying ready made models down at the shop, and putting them all up? With LEGO, You build 99% of the sets you buy. (with train that is, for the motors etc.) 100% fully customizable train layouts. LEGO has some sets that will get you started like... 7897 Passenger Train (pictured somewhere above), 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe.
Now, I hope I've sparked the interest of a few souls on this site. Go to the site, and buy some LEGO, and start working on your own Layout today! :thumbsup:
I've only got 1 piece of monorail track.. They are expensive. So, Nothing at the moment.. A little off topic here.. but the only hobby train I own, is the Railking Amtrak Dash-8 Diesel work train. I've got barely anything. 
