LEGO Trains TrixBrix Tracks in Action and their R24 problem

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LEGO Trains TrixBrix Tracks in Action and their R24 problem

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LEGO Trains TrixBrix Tracks in Action and their R24 problem. I've been having great fun adjusting my train layout with the aid of my new ‪@TrixBrix‬ junctions. But that's not to say it wasn't without it's challenges, especially those R24 corners I was warned about... Watch on to check out my update LEGO Train Cargo yard and experience with TrixBrix's 3D Printed LEGO Train tracks!
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00:58 The new LEGO Train Cargo yard
01:03 TrixBrix 3-way Switch
01:21 There should have been R24 junctions there...
02:00 Using Flexitrack to fix geometry issues
02:40 TrixBrix 2-way switch
03:17 Plans for a huge cargo crane
05:08 The old kink in the track is gone now
06:18 The R24 problem demonstrated
08:07 A smaller carriage isn't good either
08:57 Final thoughts
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About this LEGO Toys Video:
This follows on from my previous video where I had just received my track and I was explaining my plans for it.
Here, I've been playing with it and using it to redo the layout in several parts of our LEGO City. It means that the train yard now has 3 sidings for cargo trains thanks to that 3-way switch. The siding for passenger trains is now a little bit longer (and neater).
But those R24 corners, when you use more than one, can cause havok on the trains. As you can see in this video, it results in one carriage leaning and then derailing - impressive!
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@thewoodshopteacher7463 5 жыл бұрын

Watching you talk about layout and geometri makes me remember my old HO-scale model railroad... now I want trains in my city too... damn you Greg 😁😁 Thanks for sharing. Keep building 👍 Love from Denmark.

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I can relate! We used to have a big HO setup in my loft growing up. Always loved model trains! They just make me happy!

@Bricksonville 5 жыл бұрын

The huge crane makes the cargo area looks great so far! The 3-way switch is also nice. Thanks for the info!

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I have to say, when I did the track it popped into my head, and I have to say, it looks awesome! Now to figure out what I need to build the proper version of it that can take the 16 stud long containers properly as I'll have 4 of them soon!

@BrickBakery 5 жыл бұрын

The layout looks great with those three tracks! Very nice! And, very nice to get an in-depth view on these custom train tracks. Maybe if you make shorter train carts it will counter the effects of the sharper turn!? Thanks a lot for sharing this and keep up the great work :-)

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I think there's an optimal length. Too short or too long and you hit problem unless you can turn the wheels a bit. But, i'm going to do some tests on it to figure out the best versions for it!

@BrickBakery 5 жыл бұрын

GJBricks great - looking forward to seeing that video :-)

@christophergrigsby6743 5 жыл бұрын

Important update. Thanks for sharing. Very keen to see the ‘mega‘ crane!

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! The crane just felt like the perfect thing to do after making my containers and adding the extra siding. Going to be soooo cool!

@bricksonthinice9338 5 жыл бұрын

Love the whole cargo depot, thank you for the info on the tracks.

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! You been looking to get some of this stuff? And the crane will be awesome when I get to it! Sooooo much to build :)

@RobinHoodBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, so you can accommodate about seven trains by my counting. Sweet!

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Yep! Which is why I ordered my next one that was on sale today :) I would like a bit more length for the sidings though. Trying to figure out where I can expand out to add some more sidings but as you can see, I'm already using most of the space I have.

@boulevardbricks508 3 жыл бұрын

That big gantry will be AWESOME. Thanks for the video!

@GJBricks 3 жыл бұрын

I hole so. I’ve changed my layout since this so the goods yard is smaller. But I’m thinking to do something big but also use the style of the old 165 or 4555 cargo stations.

@TheLegoRoom 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic update Greg. Crane looking awesome and can’t wait to see more. Bigger is better!!! 👍😀 And thanks for going through your thoughts on the tracks and layout. Your city is looking rather special and growing all of the time 👍👍😀

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! It was fun to play with that. Trying to focus on getting one area of the city more "done" then moving onto another part. but tinkering is so much fun! Wish I had more building time (and bricks!).

@TheLegoRoom 5 жыл бұрын

@@GJBricks I know the feeling :)

@Tallus08 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Love that crane. Nice information. Thanks for sharing this. I like watching videos about Trix Brix. I'd like to get some soon.

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I'm like you. I was watching loads of videos on it till I finally dived in! Glad I did though. Will share more about them soon! Going to run some tests on the R24 stuff as to what combination of bogies and lengths works best

@BrickAfterBrickToys 5 жыл бұрын

Greg, Wow, super cool! thanks for sharing your experience and so glad to see your amazing RR setup! so cool! good to get things more even and looks simply stunning! and NO Fits, here! wow, that is a verrrrrry long train car! nice cow and hay car, too! good for you! LOL LegoLoved it! Vickie 😍

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

The cargo stuff is largely the 60052 train from a few years back - one of the best LEGO City Train sets! And I'll do a proper train tour soon! Thanks for watching! P.S. I got a good word in the live stream for you this week!

@adamb2619 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to use these R24 with the Bogie design that you mention in my city. Thanks!

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it helped! It’s a shame it’s not easier to use

@acimagination7982 5 жыл бұрын

seems to always look nice in the mind when it comes to creating like a lego train in the city for example. once you start building you may come across a tiny issue. thats the thing about imagination and lego. usually its fixable. its cool that you can still use those tracks at least.

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

They work superbly for keeping the junctions tight. But in batches, noooo.... Going to run some test on different chassis types to see how they perform! You're so right though, it's always fixable! less of them and a piece of flexi-track and we're good!

@BlockHeadUK 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, useful to know! The cargo depot is looking great already! 👍

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

It made such an amazing difference! That extra siding, the bigger crane and having all the cargo in there. I may have a 2nd cargo train coming soon too :) You'll love how they help your city when you get the chance to do add the junctions!

@GalaGade2021 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Greg very useful vdo for trains Noobs like me❤👍❤the cargo area definitely look alive now

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

It's getting there! Some good progress I feel! thanks for watching!

@MakroBricks 4 жыл бұрын

good info. ive had to cut a few pc of track, and lots of base plates...its all good;) minor stuff is ok, not like we are steam bending the 1x10's

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

Likewise. I’ve cut a few and they work well, but these are neater and only slightly more expensive than buying normal track

@tdr240sx 5 жыл бұрын

Great up date thank you for the great info!! The gantry crane looks Good! Train yard is way better I my have to get a 3 way and a few R 32 turns.

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty epic! I was trying to come up with something on a par with yours. I just went up. Don't think the finished one will be quite that large!

@Dr1fto 4 жыл бұрын

Would splitting the r24 with normal lego curves fix that issue? Ie r24,lego ,r24,lego. I've got to get one of those 3way splitters . I've been tempted to get but shipping to nz costs

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question! I actually used a single r24 with the junctions and seemed to work fine, so your idea might work. They sell on eBay too, but think shipping is the same. I’m probably going to order some more soon. Just figuring out my layout.

@TheBluenyt09 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the design saves space. 😎👍👍 Awzum trains 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃

@josephd27 5 жыл бұрын

Are you going to put a road under the cargo crane to load trucks from the train cars?

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have road across each end, then I'm thinking ramps up onto each platform that's between the three tracks. Idea is the crane can unload the big stuff onto the slip road to the left. That's my current plan anyway!

@josephd27 5 жыл бұрын

@@GJBricks sounds like a good plan

@moose6211 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks again

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! glad you enjoyed it!

@the-lego-collector 5 жыл бұрын

It looks great greg 👌😃👍

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Think it was a solid investment and I'm really happy with how the 2-way junctions with R24 curves tidy up the other parts!

@heinzfehrmann7121 4 жыл бұрын

A single wheel, how You told in 7:38 will NOT solve this problem, but there are waggon-plates with more than one hole for the bogie.

@younge75 2 жыл бұрын

Have you by chance tried TrixBrix's R32 curved track at all?

@GJBricks 2 жыл бұрын

I have indeed! It's great and goes perfectly round the standard LEGO track. I've used it on the out track of my city loop for my faster trains to use. Great quality and moulded rather than printed so closer to LEGO's tracks.

@younge75 2 жыл бұрын

@@GJBricks Oh wow, didn't know that the R32 pieces were injection moulded! I want to run an Emerald Night or a Maersk train with the R32 curves used on a second level mountain layout. From you are saying, I shouldn't have any issues.

@theeye8382 5 жыл бұрын

Ahmmmm can we see it working plz

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

It's coming. I didn't have time to edit it properly

@mattallen2801 5 жыл бұрын

What about putting a couple of technic plates under the longer carts to allow more turn?

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have a play with different sizes and techniques to see which works well such as single wheels and length. Adding some plate will make it higher buy should give it enough turning circle. Another option is brick building the truck - or using the pure flat bed ones without the dipped section.

@Austinniya. 5 жыл бұрын

The R24's would be great for mining trains with very short wheel base

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

That's a very good call! You might need to make the wheels swivel a little bit though. Easy enough to do though. Might try that for you :)

@casperhansen826 3 жыл бұрын

Very odd to recommend R24 with all those problems

@IdkIdk-iu4uh Жыл бұрын

There's an ugly and a expensive and a " just use non lego trains" solutions all work great with r24 even full circle

@NANONilsWORLD 4 жыл бұрын

why you make the crane so high???

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not staying that way. I was playing with an idea. I need to design and build a proper one that the containers can go through

@benstoever 5 жыл бұрын

At 2:15 it looks like the TrixBrix tracks do not really match the LEGO dark bluish gray. They look darker. Is this an issue?

@GJBricks 5 жыл бұрын

It is more of a dark grey than the blue grey. Which is a shame, but can be minimised with some track ballasting. Let’s hope they solve it in the future unless there’s some reason they can’t use that specific colour such as for legal reasons perhaps? But given the problem it solved for me, I can live with it being slightly off

@hntrains2 4 жыл бұрын

R24: you would expect that kind of problem when it comes to longer cars, wouldn't you? Such curves are too tight - even LEGO's own, larger R40's are too tight! The crane is already higher than usual; how much higher do you reckon you will go? It is quite wobbly as it is. That could be fixed easily, though: see the problem solved in the spiral here: tinyurl.com/y4jcaocw (and a detail in this image: flic.kr/p/21YXZ7h ). Nice place, your LEGO City room section!

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

That crane isn’t staying like that. I was just playing with it. Will probably go with a combination of those pieces and. Technic. Strength and width. I kind of love how over the top it is though! What do you reckon? And the r24 works if you only use one piece. I’ll show it in a proper video on using it with the junctions. Messes with the geometry slightly though. And I love that spiral! He’s building a new version of it at the moment too

@hntrains2 4 жыл бұрын

@@GJBricks, the crane looks all right - it looks functional and ready to handle cargo. It looks real. If you are planning to add an operator's cabin, as it seems (top right), it will have everything it needs to actually start loading and unloading. I can think of situations where a tighter curve, such as the R24, could come in very handy. Geometry could be a problem, indeed, especially when attempting to integrate one of more pieces into an already existing track layout, but solutions should be available (I am thinking of flexible track, on the one hand, and of TrixBrix's own series of short straight track parts, on the other hand). Do you think there will be a time when your city is finished? Will there be a time, that is, when only minor additions and changes will be necessary? If so, how close - or far - is that moment in time?

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

I have just realised this 🤦‍♂️

@GJBricks 4 жыл бұрын

As Bananneburman just pointed out, I’m an idiot as it’s your towering loop. 🤦‍♂️ Saw the push down video the other day. Confess, I was impressed how intact it stayed!