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[http://www.bricklink.com Bricklink] - the indispensable way to acquire bricks for any project, including those rare, out-of-production elements!
 
[http://www.bricklink.com Bricklink] - the indispensable way to acquire bricks for any project, including those rare, out-of-production elements!
  
[http://www.me-models.com ME Models] - a specialist store with custom sets and, most importantly, an alternative supplier of compatible LEGO® track elements (in the near future)
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[http://www.me-models.com ME Models] - a specialist store with custom sets and, most importantly, an alternative supplier of compatible LEGO® track elements
  
 
[http://www.altbricks.com altBricks] - a specialist supplier of complementary brick elements.  In particular, I like their stunning range of foliage elements available in a wide variety of colours.
 
[http://www.altbricks.com altBricks] - a specialist supplier of complementary brick elements.  In particular, I like their stunning range of foliage elements available in a wide variety of colours.
  
 
[http://www.bigbenbricks.com Big Ben Bricks LLC] - a specialist supplier of train wheels in different sizes and colours
 
[http://www.bigbenbricks.com Big Ben Bricks LLC] - a specialist supplier of train wheels in different sizes and colours
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[http://www.railfonts.com Railfonts.com] - a useful source for over 50 railway lettering, alphabets, symbols, etc.  Founded by long-time Lego train fan Benn Coifman.
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[http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=zephyr Benn Coifman Steam Loco Parts] - Benn Coifman manufactures and sells custom 3D-printed connecting rods, valve gear, piston rods, etc. for steam locomotives.  In addition to standard length parts, he can custom make parts for you in any length or spacing.
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[https://www.4dbrix.com 4DBrix] - enthusiasts of LEGO® monorail will rejoice at the selection of new monorail compatible elements from 4DBrix.  They also have products for train switch motorization and train detection--useful for folks exploring ideas layout control.
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[http://www.bricktracks.com BrickTracks] - a new supplier of very high quality injection molded plastic track components including the superb R120 curve!
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[https://www.trixbrix.eu TrixBrix] - a new supplier of many alternative track elements produced by 3D printing.

Latest revision as of 18:12, 18 September 2017

These links are to useful brick suppliers with an emphasis on elements useful for trains. Besides the obvious source of The LEGO® Group for bricks, there are several innovative companies and individuals making complementary elements specifically for the train hobby.

Brick Suppliers

The LEGO® Group - the core supplier of our hobby!

Bricklink - the indispensable way to acquire bricks for any project, including those rare, out-of-production elements!

ME Models - a specialist store with custom sets and, most importantly, an alternative supplier of compatible LEGO® track elements

altBricks - a specialist supplier of complementary brick elements. In particular, I like their stunning range of foliage elements available in a wide variety of colours.

Big Ben Bricks LLC - a specialist supplier of train wheels in different sizes and colours

Railfonts.com - a useful source for over 50 railway lettering, alphabets, symbols, etc. Founded by long-time Lego train fan Benn Coifman.

Benn Coifman Steam Loco Parts - Benn Coifman manufactures and sells custom 3D-printed connecting rods, valve gear, piston rods, etc. for steam locomotives. In addition to standard length parts, he can custom make parts for you in any length or spacing.

4DBrix - enthusiasts of LEGO® monorail will rejoice at the selection of new monorail compatible elements from 4DBrix. They also have products for train switch motorization and train detection--useful for folks exploring ideas layout control.

BrickTracks - a new supplier of very high quality injection molded plastic track components including the superb R120 curve!

TrixBrix - a new supplier of many alternative track elements produced by 3D printing.