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L-Gauge is an information resource for the LEGO® model train community. Our goal is to help support, promote, and educate fans and hobbyists interested in learning about and building model trains and layouts from LEGO® bricks. L-Gauge is not an official standard; however, there are a few recognized conventions and practices that have evolved over time in order ease collaboration among LEGO® train fans. The information contained in this site is the result of the collective knowledge, wisdom, and best practices from LEGO® train fans from around the world. Enjoy! | L-Gauge is an information resource for the LEGO® model train community. Our goal is to help support, promote, and educate fans and hobbyists interested in learning about and building model trains and layouts from LEGO® bricks. L-Gauge is not an official standard; however, there are a few recognized conventions and practices that have evolved over time in order ease collaboration among LEGO® train fans. The information contained in this site is the result of the collective knowledge, wisdom, and best practices from LEGO® train fans from around the world. Enjoy! | ||
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| + | L-Gauge is an unofficial term used to describe the hobby of LEGO® System trains which use the common track gauge of 37.5 mm or 40 mm centre-line gauge (5 studs). See the chart below to see how L-Gauge compares to other popular model train scales: | ||
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Below you will find categories of information and resources to help you learn more about L-Gauge. | Below you will find categories of information and resources to help you learn more about L-Gauge. | ||
| − | == L-Gauge Standard == | + | ==[[L-Gauge Standard|L-Gauge Standard]] == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Track Geometry|Track Elements and Geometry]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Reference Track Configurations|Reference Track Configurations]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Loading Gauge|Suggested Loading Gauge]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Wheels|Wheels]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Wheelbase Geometry|Wheelbase Geometry]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Couplers|Couplers]] |
| − | == Layouts == | + | == [[Layouts]] == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Modular Standards|Modular Standards]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Tables, baseboards, benchwork|Tables]] |
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| − | == Resources == | + | == [[Resources|Resources]] == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[CAD Tools|CAD Tools]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Reference Instructions | Instructions]] |
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== Electrical == | == Electrical == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Metal/powered Track Reference|Metal/powered Track Reference]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Motors|Motors]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Powertrain Methods|Powertrain Methods]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Lighting|Lighting]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Accessories|Accessories]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Advanced Topics|Advanced Topics]] |
== Future == | == Future == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Track Components|Track Components]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Wheels, Couplers, Accessories|Wheels, Couplers, Accessories]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Control Systems|Control Systems]] |
== Media/About/PR == | == Media/About/PR == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[About|About]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Logos and Branding|Logos and Branding]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[FAQs|FAQs]] |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * [[Links | + | * [[Links to Other LEGO Train Sites|Other LEGO® train hobby sites]] |
| − | * [[Links | + | * [[Links to Commercial Vendors|Commercial Vendors]] |
''LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site and its content.'' | ''LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site and its content.'' | ||
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L-Gauge is an information resource for the LEGO® model train community. Our goal is to help support, promote, and educate fans and hobbyists interested in learning about and building model trains and layouts from LEGO® bricks. L-Gauge is not an official standard; however, there are a few recognized conventions and practices that have evolved over time in order ease collaboration among LEGO® train fans. The information contained in this site is the result of the collective knowledge, wisdom, and best practices from LEGO® train fans from around the world. Enjoy!
What is L-Gauge?
L-Gauge is an unofficial term used to describe the hobby of LEGO® System trains which use the common track gauge of 37.5 mm or 40 mm centre-line gauge (5 studs). See the chart below to see how L-Gauge compares to other popular model train scales:
Below you will find categories of information and resources to help you learn more about L-Gauge.
L-Gauge Standard
- Track Elements and Geometry
- Reference Track Configurations
- Suggested Loading Gauge
- Wheels
- Wheelbase Geometry
- Couplers
Layouts
Resources
Electrical
Future
Media/About/PR
Links
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site and its content.
