You love your Lego Train set -but let’s be honest?
Aren’t you growing a little tired of the layout that comes with the instructions in the box?
Are you stuck in a repetitive layout? Do your children grow bored of it almost immediately? There are many ways to expand your layout, both for adults and children. In this article, I’ll discuss four of these different layouts that can be employed with Lego trains!
1. The Spiral Layout: This type of layout is difficult to plan for, but can create an interesting effect when done well. It’s best to start from the center and work outward.
2. The Helix Layout: This type of layout is easier to plan for, but may seem boring for some people because it looks a lot like a spiral. To make it more interesting, try adding obstacles or natural features near the outer edge of the track.
3. The Figure Eight Layout: This kind of layout is rather simple to plan for, and can be fun for children because it’s easy to understand. It looks a lot like a figure eight! Be careful not to have the train derail when making turns, but this should be possible if your wheels are on tight enough.
4. The Point-to-Point Layout: This type of layout is rather difficult to plan for, but looks interesting because it’s long. It can be done by making a simple loop or more complicated design. Be careful not to lose the train on the track!
Let’s get started!
Different Types of Train Track Layouts
All of these layouts are easy enough for even a beginner to give a try. The great thing about Legos – if you make a mistake you can tear down your build and try again! Don’t be afraid to experiment – it’s part of the fun of Lego bricks.
The Spiral Layout
The spiral layout is one way to make your Lego train set more interesting. It’s difficult to plan for, but can create an interesting effect. The best way to start with this type of layout is by starting from the center and working outward. This creates a long-range pattern that looks like a spiral. If done well, it can be beautiful to view.
The Helix Pattern
The Helix layout is another fun option for your Lego train station. It can be difficult to plan out, but it creates an interesting helix shape that loops around and around. As with the Spiral layout, start in the center and work outward.
The helix layout is quite similar to the spiral. It’s also measured from the center and spirals outward, but in this case it looks like an S shape. If done too small, it will look more like a line than a true helix pattern. The best way to create this type of layout is to start small and work outward.
The Figure Eight Layout
The figure eight layout is another way to make your Lego train set more interesting. As with the helix and spiral layouts, it has to be measured from the center point for accuracy. Work outwards, making sure to begin by creating two circles that overlap each other before getting smaller. When done correctly, it looks like a figure eight!
The Point-to-Point Layout
Finally, the point-to-point layout is another fun way to expand your Lego train set. It’s difficult to plan for because it can be long, but it looks great when finished. To start this pattern, simply draw two parallel lines that are spaced apart by the width of your train track. From there, just keep adding straight lines to create a long-range pattern!
Conclusion
Remember – the only limit to your track design is your imagination. Try mixing and matching different layouts to keep your Lego Trains fresh and interesting.
That’s it for this article on how you can expand your Lego train layout! Hopefully you’ll be able to use these ideas at home with your own kids! Don’t forget to check back often!