Modelmaking with LEGO …
Enjoy my realistic-looking LEGO® models!
BrickTracks™ R104 Switch Tracks
US-based third party manufacturer BrickTracks just started a new Kickstarter project: BrickTracks™ R104 Switch Tracks for LEGO®
After the successful introduction of R104 and R120 curved track the focus now is on switches. I support this project, do you support it as well?
My tests with a white prototype from the 3D printer are very promising (see video) …
THE LEGO® TRAINS BOOK
The English version of my LEGO train book is published now by No Starch Press. The English version is available in October 2017 in most countries.
- Go to www.nostarch.com/legotrains
- Review at Brick Model Railroader
- Review at Brickset
- Review at BricksFanz
- Review at HispaBrick Magazine
LEGO® Eisenbahn – Konzepte und Techniken für realistische Modelle
… is the name of my first LEGO hobby related book.
The title means "LEGO® trains – concepts and techniques for realistic models". Sorry, currently this book is only available in German.
But drop me a line if you would love to see a English translation in your own book shelf.
- Go to Table of contents of the book
- Go to Partlists for models from the book
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My LEGO train models in action …
BR 10 steam engine
New version of my favorite BR 10 steam engine. The building instruction is available as PDF-download.
- Go to BR 10 steam engine …
BR 80 steam engine
Now available: Building instruction and part list for my BR 80 steam engine as PDF-download.
- Go to BR 80 steam engine …
Deutsche Bahn's Regional Express
A Siemens Vectron electric locomotive and three Bombardier doubledeck coaches make my model of Deutsche Bahn's Regional Express.
Reverse Engineering Contest 4
This year a new "Reverse Engineering Contest" has started in March. Again, there are nice little challenges to solve …
SBrick
The SBrick is used instead of the LEGO PowerFunctions receiver #8884.
The remote control is an app in your smartphone.
- Go to SBrick
New radii for the LEGO train system
Finally available, the new radii for the LEGO train system are now available from the American third party manufacturer ME-Models.
- Read my first impressions of the Plastic rails from ME-Models
Super Mega Steam Power Train Builder Production
James Mathis, an old LEGO friend from Hawaii has submitted an amazing project on ideas.lego.com. Now, he needs all your support to make this idea into a real LEGO set!
- Your support for Super Mega Steam Power Train Builder Production on ideas.lego.com
- *.lxf files on brickshelf.com
Kickstarter: ME Models Railway System
It has been quite for a while. Now ME-models has started a kickstarter project to make various track radii in metal and plastic track which is fully compatible to LEGO train track …
Update: Funded! The Kickstarter project was successfully funded May 17th.
Reverse Engineering Contest 3
The "Reverse Engineering Contest 3" offers a weekly new challenge. How is the model attached? Rubberbands and glue are – of course – forbidden. Lot's of creativity is needed …
News on the Bookshelf
Dreieich, Juli 2011: The new LEGO Collector's Guide by Michael Steiner: LEGO Collector – Collectors's Guide is available as second edition. The limited edition includes a special Classic Space keyring.
- Go to my Bookshelf …
ME Metal Rails
Since LEGO stopped producing current-carrying rails fans worldwide were waiting for an alternative. ME is now offering a 9V train track compatible rail system with Metal Rails.
- Go to Metal Rails …
Machinery & Vehicles
From Bucket Wheel Excavator to police's Water Cannon Truck.
- Go to Machinery & Vehicles …
Classic Space in XL
Classic LEGO sets from the Classic Space playtheme re-built in XL scale.
- Go to Classic Space in XL …