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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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'''What is L-Gauge?'''
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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 ==
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==[[L-Gauge Standard|L-Gauge Standard]] ==
  
* [[Standard:Track Geometry|Track Elements and Geometry]]
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* [[Track Geometry|Track Elements and Geometry]]
* [[Standard:Reference Track Configurations|Reference Track Configurations]]
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* [[Reference Track Configurations|Reference Track Configurations]]
* [[Standard:Suggested Loading Gauge|Suggested Loading Gauge]]
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* [[Loading Gauge|Suggested Loading Gauge]]
* [[Standard:Wheel Profiles|Wheel Profiles]]
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* [[Wheels|Wheels]]
* [[Standard:Wheelbase Geometry|Wheelbase Geometry]]
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* [[Wheelbase Geometry|Wheelbase Geometry]]
* [[Standard:Magnetic Couplers|Magnetic Couplers]]
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* [[Couplers|Couplers]]
  
== Layouts ==
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== [[Layouts]] ==
  
* [[Layouts:LUG Modular Layout Standards|LUG Modular Layout Standards]]
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* [[Modular Standards|Modular Standards]]
* [[Layouts:Other Modular Standards|Other Modular Standards]]
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* [[Tables, baseboards, benchwork|Tables]]
* [[Layouts:Tables, baseboards, benchwork|Tables]]
 
  
== Resources ==
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== [[Resources|Resources]] ==
  
* [[Resources:CAD Tools|CAD Tools]]
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* [[CAD Tools|CAD Tools]]
* [[Resources:Instructions|Instructions]]
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* [[Reference Instructions | Instructions]]
* [[Resources:Track Configuration|Track Configuration]]
 
  
 
== Electrical ==
 
== Electrical ==
  
* [[Electrical:Metal/powered Track Reference|Metal/powered Track Reference]]
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* [[Metal/powered Track Reference|Metal/powered Track Reference]]
* [[Electrical:Motors|Motors]]
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* [[Motors|Motors]]
* [[Electrical:Powertrain Methods|Powertrain Methods]]
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* [[Powertrain Methods|Powertrain Methods]]
* [[Electrical:Lighting|Lighting]]
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* [[Lighting|Lighting]]
* [[Electrical:Accessories|Accessories]]
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* [[Accessories|Accessories]]
* [[Electrical:Advanced Topics|Advanced Topics]]
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* [[Advanced Topics|Advanced Topics]]
  
 
== Future ==
 
== Future ==
  
* [[Future:Track Components|Track Components]]
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* [[Track Components|Track Components]]
* [[Future:Wheels, Couplers, Accessories|Wheels]]
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* [[Wheels, Couplers, Accessories|Wheels, Couplers, Accessories]]
* [[Future:Control Systems|Control Systems]]
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* [[Control Systems|Control Systems]]
  
 
== Media/About/PR ==
 
== Media/About/PR ==
  
* [[MediaPR:About|About]]
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* [[About|About]]
* [[MediaPR:Logos and Branding|Logos and Branding]]
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* [[Logos and Branding|Logos and Branding]]
* [[MediaPR:FAQs|FAQs]]
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* [[FAQs|FAQs]]
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
  
* [[Links:Other LEGO® train hobby sites|Other LEGO® train hobby sites]]
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* [[Links to Other LEGO Train Sites|Other LEGO® train hobby sites]]
* [[Links:Commercial Vendors|Commercial Vendors]]
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* [[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:


Allthescales.png


Below you will find categories of information and resources to help you learn more about L-Gauge.

L-Gauge Standard

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.