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The reference instructions section includes reference and instruction sheets for items which you can build yourself.  These are freely contributed by train fans for the benefit of the community.
 
The reference instructions section includes reference and instruction sheets for items which you can build yourself.  These are freely contributed by train fans for the benefit of the community.
  
== CAD Libraries ==
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== [[CAD Tools | CAD Tools/Libraries]] ==
  
Libraries for useful LEGO® related CAD software tools can be downloaded from the table below. 
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The CAD tools and libraries section offers downloadable train related add-ons and content for popular LEGO® software tools.
 
 
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| '''ME Models Track (All Sleeper/Tie Colours)'''<br/>BlueBrick library which includes the ME Models R56, R72, R88, and R104 curves as well as the half, standard, and double length straights.  This library includes track elements in all available sleeper/tie colours of dark bluish gray, reddish brown, dark brown, and black.
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/METrackAllv.1.2.zip  Download ME Models Track (All colours) v.1.2]
 
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| rowspan="2"| [[File:001BallastedStraightPennLUG.png|160px|link=]]
 
| '''ME Models Track (Dark Bluish Gray)'''<br/>BlueBrick library which includes the ME Models R56, R72, R88, and R104 curves as well as the half, standard, and double length straights.  This library only includes track elements illustrated in dark bluish gray.
 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1.2
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/METrackDarkGrayv.1.2.zip  Download ME Models Track (Dark Bluish Gray) v.1.2]
 
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| rowspan="2"| [[File:001BallastedStraightPennLUG.png|160px|link=]]
 
| '''ME Models Track (Reddish Brown)'''<br/>BlueBrick library which includes the ME Models R56, R72, R88, and R104 curves as well as the half, standard, and double length straights.  This library only includes track elements illustrated in reddish brown.
 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1.2
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/METrackReddishBrownv.1.2.zip  Download ME Models Track (Reddish Brown) v.1.2]
 
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| rowspan="2"| [[File:001BallastedStraightPennLUG.png|160px|link=]]
 
| '''ME Models Track (Dark Brown)'''<br/>BlueBrick library which includes the ME Models R56, R72, R88, and R104 curves as well as the half, standard, and double length straights.  This library only includes track elements illustrated in dark brown.
 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1.2
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/METrackDarkBrownv.1.2.zip  Download ME Models Track (Dark Brown) v.1.2]
 
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| rowspan="2"| [[File:001BallastedStraightPennLUG.png|160px|link=]]
 
| '''ME Models Track (Black)'''<br/>BlueBrick library which includes the ME Models R56, R72, R88, and R104 curves as well as the half, standard, and double length straights.  This library only includes track elements illustrated in black.
 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1.2
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/METrackBlackv.1.2.zip  Download ME Models Track (Black) v.1.2]
 
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| rowspan="2"| [[File:001BallastedStraightPennLUG.png|160px|link=]]
 
| '''Schematic Track Library'''<br/>This library contains a complete selection of track planning resources illustrated as symbols so that you can create track schematic drawings.  This library has the following features:
 
* '''Universal:'''  includes 9V and RC track from LEGO®, ME-Models track in both plastic and metal, and a range of custom track components
 
* '''Colour Coded:'''  elements are colour coded for easy identification.  Red elements represent track products from LEGO®, orange elements are custom parts, and ME-Models components have different colours for each unique curve radius. 
 
* '''Plastic and Metal rails:'''  RC/plastic and 9V/metal track elements are differentiated by colour saturation so that metal and plastic track can easily be combined in a plan, yet easily identified.  Furthermore, metal track also include a small energy bolt icon to indicate that it is powered.
 
* '''Custom Elements:'''  a range of customized track elements are included such as single element stub switches (in both RC and 9V) and compound track arrangements such as pre-made/aligned crossovers (LH/RH in both RC/9V)
 
* '''Complete:'''  all track elements are properly identified by colour and part number (where applicable).  This will be especially helpful when generating a parts list since it will itemize all unique parts.
 
It is recommended to install this library into a new sub-folder of the BlueBrick <code>..\parts\</code> folder.  To install and use this library:
 
# Make a new subfolder under the BlueBrick library folder, e.g. <code>..\BlueBrick 1.8.0\parts\Track Schematic</code>
 
# Copy and unzip the TrackSchematic.zip file into the new sub-folder
 
# Launch BlueBrick and verify that the new track components are contained in a new category with the same name as the sub-folder you created, e.g. "Track Schematic"
 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1.1
 
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|[http://www.brickdimensions.com/resources/TrackSchematic-v.1.1.zip  Download Schematic Track Library v.1.1]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:01, 12 May 2015

Useful resources such as CAD tool libraries, instructions, and more can be found here.

Reference Instructions

The reference instructions section includes reference and instruction sheets for items which you can build yourself. These are freely contributed by train fans for the benefit of the community.

CAD Tools/Libraries

The CAD tools and libraries section offers downloadable train related add-ons and content for popular LEGO® software tools.