BEST Solution for BALLAST LEGO TRAIN TRACK!?

I FINALLY found an amazing solution for ballasting LEGO Train Track! Ballasting truly transforms standard track into something incredible... the difference is night and day! With that said... the process is daunting, part intensive, and expensive. The straights are not to bad, the curves are pretty crazy, but the switches, holy cow they are intense! What is the solution to make it easier? 3D Printing!
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[@Slacking02]

"We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard,"

[@LEOxuan]

It’s not deep

[@lisanuorala1989]

I’m a Lego purist, but this is a Lego problem, not a Bricksie problem. It makes perfect sense for Bricksie to solve the problem in the most efficient way possible & it would be crazy for Lego to penalize him for it.

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Then you are not a purest😂😂😂😂

[@goldo87]

No way your Lego rep gonna like this lol

[@galacticmango2161]

I hope he doesnt get removed from lan again….

[@Anubis2X]

😂🤣😂

[@BDD_Builds]

If anything, I hope LEGO sees this solution and they develop their own way to properly ballast these switch tracks...

[@peterdean9181]

LEGO has only themselves to blame for this. This is a direct result of LEGO failing to recognize and act on what their customers want

[@GodTierComments]

@@BDD_Builds I don't know about other countries but here in Australia the LEGO tracks and roadplates are some of the most expensive LEGO you can buy, price per piece. Not really sure why, it's like they don't want people building cities with official parts.

[@StudStationMOCs]

Regarding the critizism for using third party ballast plates: The lego train community is usally fine with this type of third party elements. The majority accepts third party elements which are not provided by lego, like train wheels in different sizes, third party electronics (PFX brick, SBrick, BuWizz) and tracks and switches with advanced geometry. Even the lego group tolerates/accepts those on shows and exibitions, at least that is what I have heared. Personally, I still use original parts for straight sections and 3-D printed parts for curves and switches. Building those with normal bricks is just a big waste of time and money, from my point of view.

[@warrennewman5325]

New train tracks are phenomenal did job there

[@Max1mumeff0rt09]

Don’t listen to these comments man, you do what you feel is right. Personally I agree that I do prefer genuine Lego but I think this is a great temporary solution until like 5 years down the road you’re almost done with your city and you can take on that challenge then. I would also prefer for the train tracks to not look bad in that time 😂

[@ANotSoHappyGonk]

these comments man... do what you think is best for YOUR city. don't listen to the haters. i love the ballast from trixx and I've 3d printed custom switch tracks on my own and I don't care about the color or the fact that it's not Lego because all I care about is that my trains can run the loop which fyi if u think 3ds prints aren't good they are, and my trains run great on them.

[@ANotSoHappyGonk]

excited to see how your train yard turns out!

[@happyscrapbooker1712]

The issue is that he's a LAN member so that could be a problem. He had to remove a video from a build previously.

[@partiegratuite]

It's sucks because those solutions are sometimes what makes people buy more Lego. I never thought about Lego trains because it seems or too simple or too complicated, but this here, makes me want a train finally.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Cool as 😊 👍 .I'm sure Lego could see this. Comeing. With. People s with 3D printer s ..and fact. .thay still not attempted to do a better curve part .and switch track part s ..and the quality of the train s ..I'm sure. Lego must. Be hearing. Thea's. Demand s. From Lego train fan s. It s just. Hopeless thay. Not dun any thing.About it .

[@jaredkippers8690]

calm down

[@dycen1]

I don't see an issue or controversy with these 3-D printed parts. It is similar to how you use wooden beams to support your upcoming mountain and winter village, as you are using outside resources rather than Lego (you could use Lego to support the mountain and winter village, but it would be very part-intensive, much like it is here). I didn't see any controversy over that, so there shouldn't be any in this case. Also, it is your studio and layout, you should feel free to construct it how you want. Don't listen to any hate comments about this, Bricksie! (I am aware that this could cause issues with LAN, but again, this is no different from the wooden beams under the mountains, so I don't believe there would be issues there, either)

[@logandrums23]

As a LAN member, aren’t you NOT suppose to support “non Lego” companies and parts? Just don’t wanna see you get in trouble! I remember you making a comment recently about your BrickerBuilds Mario

[@megancornelius3840]

Literally like a couple months ago you said you’d never put 3d printed stuff in your city lol

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

This channel gets worse and worse. No wonder subscribers keep dropping.

[@screennamemissing]

LAN is not gonna be happy about fake Lego... 😬

[@adrilego6411]

I can't believe what you using Trixbrix for ballasting switches!😮

[@AviationSir]

I have had this same problem in my Lego city. Thank you for showing this.

[@TiggerTom]

🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@janduborg2970]

Sad to see 3d print in your fantastic lego city.

[@fax182]

These pieces have ZERO clutch power

[@shawnhuston8637]

Just wanted to ask. Why couldn't you just put back Lego bricks in between the gray ones.🤔

[@TheLegoBricksFan]

Like the ballast tracks, look much better. Use it in my city too.

[@shawnhuston8637]

Just paint every other one black when you are done.

[@memphus]

Hehehe wait until Bricksie discovers FunWhole modulars

[@BrickobieLakePark]

Those printed pieces look amazing and color match is nice. I am on board with alternate brands because Lego just doesn't make all the different amusement park rides that I have in my park. They all work together though, and i think it looks great. Granted there is always more work to do to get it right. I love your videos and they make me happy! Keep up the great job!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Oh. What other brick s brand. Ride s. You yousing. Would love to see them. Yes Lego for sure needs to make more. Carnival show ground s fun park. Ride s. .

[@TheEmilia1]

It's gonna look so sick!😊

[@SticklerBricks]

Why are my Comments being Removed? Are you deleting them BRICKSIE? They were trying to help you so im confused by that!

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Comnents make him cry 😢

[@LGlegoandgaming]

Nice builds you made me want to sort my lego

[@JoelCrager]

Yikes man understand you using the 3d printed stuff, but is a little disappointing as never thought you would ever use something other than genuine Lego. In the end is definitely your call and you have all the right to do as you please. Do like how happy and excited you are about the 3d parts. Hope you do not go crazy on non Lego stuff LOL.

[@timfolly7323]

My thoughts on 3rd party is this. If LEGO doesn’t make a part or the parts required are cost prohibitive then 3rd party is the solution. Let’s face it LEGO is overpriced. We need to support some competition to put market pressure on LEGO to get their prices more reasonable. For a decent LEGO set of $300, you can buy a 3D printer, an electric scooter, or a really nice TV, a nice outdoor basketball goal, or a full size table saw. The opportunity costs of $300 is high. Be it for an adult or children that $ can be used for a lot of productive purposes. There needs to be some consumer pressure to get LEGO to lower prices. So anyone who is hardline LEGO only and discourages people from 3rd party products, you are working against your own financial interests. That’s my opinion.

[@d4c_reznor470]

Hopefully in the future they upgrade the track so that curves can snap to baseplates

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

That would be. Very cool. 😊😊👍

[@invisio_twitch]

I’m disappointed it’s not real Lego, when you’ve gone as far as you have with everything else, why cheat now?

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Skill issue

[@August-e5h]

It remains me of Lionel fast track

[@mimikyu504]

Why don’t you just 3D print your whole “Lego City”?

[@shorteststraw7465]

You just won the award for most childish comment🥇

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Too hard. Next he'll be drawing build facades on cardboard boxes. 😂😂😂

[@BeardedMeeple]

Fantastic! Great idea. Wish I'd known about them sooner. Go ahead and use them for sure.

[@MrRamboRex]

I wish you had the ballast tracking going around the whole city, it looks so much better than the smooth track. The smooth stuff should really only be used for trams in the road

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Yeah that s how it looks in my city for tram s I hope to have. Tram track s. Built into my roads one day ..but I like the old road plate .the price to buy all the new road plates s is perthetic $25 per box and only get 3 so plate s Lego need s to do. Big megga pack set. Of the new road plate cheep..add even. The Old Lego brand road plate pricey. I was just yousing. A. K mart cheep brand road plate and base plate s under each set and. Some Lego brand old road plate s in with cheep one s.

[@Biglick_bricks]

TRAINS! Good to see some progress on the R/R ❤

[@glenngross6605]

Thank you for reminding me that I need to order some ballast plates for my switches!

[@joostvandenbogert9616]

7:55 Trixbrix rox! They also have multiple radii I believe... Yes, original Lego is the Grail. But the system is not patented and compatible suppliers make it so much easier to be creative... AWE.SOME!

[@r_stooge]

looks Killer!

[@margaretmoffett6689]

Man, that looks great. I envy your engineering skills.I haven't gotten to the point where I can "see" things that way.

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

😂😂😂 oh wait... you being serious?😮😮😮

[@shawnhuston8637]

That will work!!!!!

[@Thefly153legoloft]

That’s fire 🔥

[@Angrist17]

Interesting video. As a model railroad fan I have mixed feelings about all the different ballasted tracks Lego I've seen. Some look good, some look "off". They all seem too uniform and need more color variation IMO. The contrast you're going to get between ballasting the yard and your tiled city loop will look good. The "subway" will offer the chance to try other techniques in different sections too. (I'm picturing little tunnel portals between subway modules for different scenes in the far future.)

[@klemmi112]

good work

[@Zagdakka]

Hallo mr broxie from ur biggest no1 number 1 fan in germany why r u now make lego fakes in city ? thats not good for ur channel views ! more peopel will unscub from u. u said u only use real lego and not bad fake legos ...why now u do when it get hard to make build of real legos u have plans for ? u have no job anyway just build legos lol pls reconsider this for teh saek of teh channel or else I fear ur viewers will pummel further down towards the bottom...with greets from germany ur no 1 number 1 fan ! pls do it 4 fans !

[@robertfree3403]

Welcome to the darkside... Using fake lego.. you got to do what you got to do sometimes 😁

[@PhilippeLacoude]

5:30 That's 250 pieces?

[@bzgraphicartist]

This was a really cool look into the details of train tracks!

[@dennyk2294]

Not good with the non-Lego parts man. Come on, you kinda sound sad with the "So many parts, so hard to build, so difficult...etc". If anyone can do it, it is you! You have the more pieces than anyone! "Lego compatible is a cop out" I lost a little faith in you today.

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Channel been declining for a while. Lack of skills and can no longer hide it.

[@happyscrapbooker1712]

As a non-train person I have no idea what the lingo and numbers all mean.

[@ErikTheOkapiYT]

I think after the switches are ballast, I kinda want to see a "POV Train" video. Also, when will we see the return of the "Elevated Train Line"??

[@kathylemoine3422]

Wow! thats a good solution! I like that🤩🤩🤩

[@thorn0581]

Trains, trains and more trains. I've always wanted to get into model railroads as a hobby but the big three always stop me, time, money, and space. So I totally get the excitement and the love of trains. Have you considered using 2×4 plate and 2x2 for the ballast and railroad ties before? The black 1× looks very realistic while I think the 2x looks more cartoonish maybe. Loved the yellow eye brick peeping out on your mils plate lol😂

[@williamewen383]

Yahoo, great, you are restarting work on the train area, exciting!!!!!

[@EinoKari-o5i]

Can you build a barn and a field with some animals?

[@Linden_Gaming]

Disappointing. Exploits the Lego Ambassador program to make Lego leak videos. Now promotes fake Lego. No moral compass.

[@tonihall7810]

Well what ever makes life easier. It looks great. I’m sure it doesn’t mean you are going to print everything. Enjoy tfs

[@matthewmeyer2290]

If it’s 3d printed couldn’t you use your 3d printer to print your own

[@shapeofsoup]

Very nice. Maybe Lego will actually learn a thing or three from this. I mean I would *love* to have a purely Lego built track, but come on. If even Bricksie doesn’t think it’s worth it, it just isn’t worth it.

[@michaelgoodwin1239]

Does this mean youre now open to using R56 curves so your parallel tracks actually are parrallel

[@Capt.Turner]

Yeah, TrixBrix is the way to go with rails. I love what they do.

[@jordanhagel5830]

Fake lago. I'm out.

[@MathieuCorbeilCarrière]

Not a fan of fake bricks...

[@vincentgiasson7551]

Wow, with all the angles and curves, this video actually gave me a headache. The train round about on the web site was way cool!!! Your train setup is really great😀😀😀

[@jmiller4980]

An idea for a future video should be to build/create a railroad crossing with those ballasted tracks on top of your MILS plates. I’ve been slowly trying to figure out a vehicle crossing for these when they are ballasted from a MILS road plate over a ballasted train track back to another MILS road plate (essentially 4 “plate levels” higher than the road itself).

[@Gamboot1]

did you 3d print them yourself?

[@graylagran7443]

Any files out there you can print yourself?

[@MeYou-g9e]

I fully see your point if it works run with it ! because $12 is better then what about $30 -$40 in parts per switch track don't hold me to that you know the cost better then me.

[@theoneandonly5005]

first

[@michaellewis170]

Bricksie the fact that you've done this before Lego think how much money you'll make!! 👍

[@JakeEgan-j9z]

Second

[@Epitecture]

It would be nice if Lego made their track more conducive to placement on plates

[@callum-td4bz]

First

[@timgomolka644]

You should do a cost analysis of both systems to see how much you would save.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Great vid .thos switch track s .are annoying haveing to switch them with finger. Automatic one s ..Lego so need s to make .would be awesome. If got to many switch track s an haveing to move the switch .going to end up have tran s crashing to much..so a automatic system and control board next to the track .😊is so needed.

[@MattiaMontanari1]

convert also the ballast curves and save parts! It's ok to use some 3D printed pieces for smt that Lego doesn't do. You're still 99.9999% original pieces

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Hi Jordan may be one day I do this .I just hate the fact how Manny parts are needed .so I happy to just have the tracks sitting on the stud plate s and beam s for the risen track s. I need lots of plate s atm for under 3 arear s of my track s I been slack in trying to get tracks strengthened in thos 3 spots to get my train s running 😊 the new road plates I hate and mile s just take s up way to much money. In parts but theirs way s around that 😊if creative. Trix bricks yes. New about the from 4 years back 😊as Manny other s I know yous them track part s. 😊 Lego. So need s to lift thay game. With train track curve part and switch track part s and get back to. How good the Lego train set s once s was.

[@Shorty.186]

I'm confused. Why don't you 3D print them yourself with your Bambu printer? Isn't that cheaper?

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

Cheap printers can't handle it I guess.

[@robertdurrance8161]

i hope you can try “fun while lego sets” made in china . they are really cool and are lego compatible

[@tytinn9141]

Can you buy his STL file and print your own?

[@chrisblythe4912]

Hey Jordon can you not print your own pieces for train track ballasting

[@jamestaylor447]

How to say you’ve sold out without saying you’ve sold out.

[@AwesAwesomePoopypantsPoohpies]

😂😂😂 so true 😢