DIY LEGO Hack: How to make LEGO Train Junctions go "Outward"
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- LEGO Train Junction Outward Hack - yes, this is a way to make LEGO City Train Junctions go outwards instead of inwards which saves you precious LEGO City building space!
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You may have seen my previous video, LEGO Train Junctions Shorter Crossover Hack, that I'm not afraid to injure some LEGO Track in the interest of saving some precious LEGO City build space. You can watch that video here:
• Simple LEGO Train Hack...
This hack takes that idea a step further and was something that was suggested on Facebook based on the idea of cutting the track in a couple of strategic spots. What you be doing is taking the bit you removed from the left junction and putting in on a right LEGO Train Junction, and vice-versa. Doing that, your left junction then exits left, rather than sort of straight.
Why would you want to do this? It saves sooooo much space! Seriously! This is why 4DBrix and TrixBrix exist. They sell a version of this idea for this exact reason. OK, their method doesn't involve cutting track as they use 3D Printing. And one other thing... This is not something you can undo. It is a permanent change to the track. The aftermarket ones can be changed freely.
This opens up a lot of opportunity such as a much denser train yard for example (something I'm very keen on! You can also do things like creating a neat crossover point - I'll show that in some photos on my website.
Let me know in the comments what you think of this LEGO Hack. Is it going too far or is it something you've always wished you could do? Don't forget to like and share it too!
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This hack is not for the faint-hearted as you cannot undo it. But, if like me you are frustrated by how much space #LEGO train junctions require in your city, then watch on!
It takes up alot of space especialy if you have a small room for your layout. But lego track is made for children for the most part they don't mind cause they want to play, same with the tight radius curves
Question, though. I wonder why Lego hasn't made these modifications yet... Another thing. I wonder if they'll eventually sell sets containing only straight track.
Lego likes to make their fans suffer. The straight tracks are so rare, they are around $1.50 each and only a few for sale. But I bought 100x for$35 so that's $0.35 each on Aliexpress. I think I just set a speed record in my living room haha. I have created a low gradient curve so the train can go maximum speed with a Buwizz on 11.4v ridiculous mode haha. Too bad my living room is only large enough for 1x big 180 curve so I need to slow down at the other end of room haha. I have been cutting up the curve and straight tracks so they are low gradient curves. With a jigsaw you can the track a bunch of times and then glue them back together. It works great! And every piece costs around $0.40 including the glue (and weed) haha. I will order a video camera and will make a video how to make them. High speed Lego trains rule!
Lego Trains don't make money. They are too expensive and sell in too little volume. Lego has no insensitive to redesign anything because the trains don't make a large enough return on investment. This is compounded by Lego having absolutely no idea how to market trains either.
@@jouebien Really, I thought that the railway side is the most continues side as it never dies as that's what makes it the 2nd biggest Hobby in the world. With more imagination this could really take off as the cost and the applications for outdoor trains really could get a lot of older people into the hobby as I am just starting and I see the benefits over the existing floors. Cheers
This is superb. A really clear and compelling video showing us exactly what to do and the benefits - not only in space saving but I think the curves out look much more natural for a layout. I’ll definitely be doing this when I get back City building. Thanks GJ - you are now officially a Lego ‘engineer’ 👍👍😀😀
Thank you sir! So does that male me a Legoneer?
GJBricks The worlds first Legoneer no less!! 👍👍👍😀
Just what I was looking for, for my son, to be able to bend that piece more tightly to save space and not to use as many tracks. Thanks.
Just gave this a go and the end result is marvelous! Great easy tutorial!!! ;)
This was really helpful. Now my track doesn't have a weird swivel.
You can cut the switch track in just one piece if you also cut a curve track. You are cutting two pieces of track that way but it allows you to put your switch track back together again if you want and also put back the cut curved piece, but most people have too many curved pieces anyway
this could be a somewhat cleaner approach
Simple and effective hack/ cut.
Saves a heap of space! Destructive but worth it! Will be trying 4DBrix or TrixBrix too
I'm all for modding and changing things up!
Trix Brix also makes double slips that saves room for junctions and rail networks.
I confess, I have moved over to using their stuff now. But for those on a budget, this works
Interesting! Modding in any way is always cool - especially when they are as successful as this! It’s why Adam Savage is so cool to follow! I think it’s easy to get caught in the standards and not realize that it’s your thing - you can do what you want with it! At least, that’s how I feel :-) Thanks for sharing this and keep on modding :-D
It's cool but risky. Thought I'd done it wrongly the first time. Think I'll do this one more time to make another slight shallower angled version too, so about half the exit angle of this one by loosing one more sleeper in the cut.
Wish LEGO would release a proper customisable system like 4DBrix or TrixBrix. Market is definitely there!
Thanks for watching!
GJBricks yeah, I’m sure there’s enough train enthusiasts to carry such products for sure! However, I think LEGO is limiting their amount of track because of cost. They are probably aware of the third party stuff and don’t want to compete directly. That’s a guess at least!
I've no doubt, but they should :)
This is the best mod I've seen for these! I can 3D print 'compatible' track, but like you I always hated the extra space the unmodified tracks took. I may have to do this to a few of my sets!
Love such ideas! Realy a Spacey saving Idea...and the train Drives even smoother than many s-curves with regular Switch es...great Job👍😀
Thats awesome! I was planing to do this myself but I bought even cheaper Chinese junctions for that to test it before cutting more Lego stuff ;)
I'm still considering 4DBrix or TrixBrix because you can have a slightly gentler exit. That or cut another sleeper out. Just makes the exit even more shallow.
GJBricks yes trixbrix is cool but a bit to expensive for my taste. I will eventually buy stuff from them but I think modding traintracks is not a bad idea to see what it does for a layout.
My only frustration is no one has any stock near me! Very annoying.
Thank for the video.
It's a good and fairly easy way to save space with trains!
Looks much better. What's the best tool for cutting them?
Honestly, I use a Stanley knife. It’s soft plastic so a bit of pressure and cutting a line on top where you want it to end then turn it over and cut from the bottom. I find it easier to cut straight - and can also tidy edges with. But some people use small hack saws. I find they shread a bit as the plastic is soft
I've only attempted cutting baseplates so far (which has gone without a hitch) but tracks are a bit thicker! 😉 I have no immediate need for doing this, but it's worth remembering if I ever want to save some space. 👍
Funnily enough, I'm on the fence about cutting baseplates. Go figure. Probably will one day, although I seem to have my current layout bang on for size give or take 1 stud width.
GJBricks well that makes no sense! 😁😜 I have cut down several 48x48’s to get 3 16x48’s because of my table sizes. Easier than trying to source 16x32’s on the secondary market, where they are far from cheap ☹️
I hear you on that. For 0.000000001s I considered "after market" baseplates for that very reason.
Great idea! I'll be doing this tomorrow! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing
Hope ot helped save some space!
Great information! I would love to try this out but since I don’t have many splits what I think I might try is to just do one instead of the two by using a turn that I will have to cut and combine that with the cut split. I don’t know how this will go but I’ll let you know.
once you picked up the saw, I felt like seeing my dentist pick up the drill. brrrrr oh gosh nope
Lol! I know the feeling. I don't like hurting LEGO. But now I've moved over to using TrixBrix. Highly recommended!
@@GJBricks yeah, been considering it for a while but for now im getting away with just lego ;d
I was watching it like a horror scene 😂
Thanks for the great "hack", works great for my layout.
*Note: I found that I could use a curve piece rather that the offcuts from the opposing junction, which makes it completely reversible and you don't have to hack both a left and right.
A good tip! Thank you! I confess, since I did this, I’ve moved onto using TrixBrix junctions as they are very flexible and non destructive.
@@GJBricks yeah, I'm just starting out so trying to keep it simple and budget. Also, I've seen your latest videos and the train setup is looking great.
Chris Jones thank you! Hoping to get another chunk finished tonight and do a small update if I can.
I never did understand why Lego made their points go off at an awkward unfriendly angle. The original 4.5v/12v points were always parallel, and most model train points are the equivalent of one curved track in their given radius.
Great video man! I have pain in my heart if i only think about cutting in to lego pieces😆
Yeah, I hear you on that. It hurt my heart too, but once they'd stopped squealing... Wait, that was dark. Normally I wouldn't, but doing this is soooo much cheaper than the after market stuff. I just wish the LEGO ones were more, shall we say, adjustable like those are!
Great information!
Thanks! I’m getting good at these “how to destroy LEGO” videos. But seriously, I found this so helpful for my layout! I can now pack a load more junctions in! Let me know if you try it and how you use it!
Trixbrix are gonna be super angry at you for telling people you can change tracks for free
Ha ha! I do also have another video later where I use them as well 😀
I'm fine with the inward tracks
For my love of lots of trains, they’re quiet limited sadly. But if you had the room it works well.
Welcome to model railroading 😁
I used to do HO trains as a kid so well versed on cutting tracks to size. So much easier than LEGO. Or so it seems
Awesome video this will help
Thanks! Hope it does! If you try it, tag me in a video and let me know so I can check it out!
@@GJBricks mabey someday 😃
What kind of cutting tool did you Use to cut the tracks also is the modified switches turn the same as two curved track sections
I actually just used a Stanley knife because the plastic is quite soft (and my hacksaw is blunt).
Why Lego didn't put a simple flex piece on the end so both positions could be accommodated is beyond me.
this
Woah!
Cool! :)
Thanks! 😀
Best
Glad you liked it! Hope it saved you a ton of space in your layout!
Wow
Comparing this to your other video on cutting to achieve a crossover with 8 studs difference, am I correct that there is no way to cut a switch so that it could be used both in a crossover and 90° curve, while still being able to connect the elements using plates? (It would probably work if you cut in the middle between the last connected and the first free sleeper, but connecting these afterwards would not be easy.)
The way these are cut is for ease. But, in theory, you could cut down the centre of a sleeper to join them together. I might try that this weekend actually. Needed to make a new set anyway. Will let you know. The other option is something like the ones front BrixTrix. They’re junctions are 3D printed but have several ways to configure them
Is the modified switch the same radius as two curved tracks together from Lego
Yep! Matches up perfectly. If you look at TrixBrix, they sell junctions that do this same thing (just without the cutting!)
@@GJBricks Thanks for replying I will do this modification to my switches on my own railway I found the video very useful 👍
Just why u do this if LEGO specially make the parts to make it go inward and outward ,it will go inward if you place turn
But then it takes up a lot of space. The point is I don’t have much space, so by doing this I save lots of space and can therefore build more stuff 😊
@@GJBricks oh okay thanks for answering!
Cool idea! ;-) ...but it won't work that good with the old 9v tracks ;-(
Ha ha! Definitely wouldn't try this with them. You just found the flaw with the 9V system :)
Might work with a little bit of soldering.
Yeah... Let me know how that goes. Might though... You gonna try it.
Reccomended cutting tool?
That is a good question. It really depends what you have to hand but for me, I used a sharp modelling knife to cut through it as it’s soft and if you work the knife all the way around so you have a score of a couple of mm’s deep, you can then just snap it off and tidy it with the knife. But, some people use hack saws. It really is personal preference but you’ll need to tidy it after either way.
@@GJBricks Good idea, thanks 👍🙂
Brilliant - i just need to pluck up the courage to do it. Have you got those photos on your blog? If not can you put them up so i can print off?
Hey Tina, It's easier than I expected. When I'll do a blog post in the next few days and let you know! Thanks for watching
Hey Tina, I put those photos up if you wanted them still: gjbricks.com/lego-hack/lego-train-junction-outward-hack/
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Don’t let buttchop see you do this Greg he will get very triggered...lol how did you cut it Greg craft knife or scissors do you have to sand it down or anything I’ve never don’t anything like this before..