Another Train Track Collection…. But Wait!

There are already many tracks and track sets for the typical wooden train suppliers such as Brio, Hape, Ikea Lillabo etc.

So why did I design my own tracks?

Well, many of the rails already available are based on the designs of wooden rails optimized for machining. These are therefore only suitable for 3D printing to a limited extent.
As I have already tried out several different rails and printed numerous other designs myself, I knew that there was a lot of potential for improvement here!
The tolerances of the connectors often don't fit very well either.

So I sat down to do it myself, because I wanted to have rails that were fun for me and my son and that didn't have any design flaws.

The Model

This is a really cool Bridge Set! Very versatile so you can build really creative Track layouts.

Included Parts:

• Ramp Up
• Ramp Down
• 3 - Way Switch
• Connectors for long Bridges

Key features

So what makes my rail designs so special?

1.  All rail profiles were drawn by myself! I started with a blank sheet of paper everywhere. All profiles were carefully measured to find a good middle ground between the different manufacturer tolerances.
2. carefully rounded and chamfered the corners and edges so that the rails fit well in the hand
3. the designs were created specifically for 3D printing and attention was paid to good printability.
4. The Ramps of the Bridge are designed so that motorized Trains could climb up easily 
5. The 3 Way Switch is designed with a big radius, so long trains and carts with 4 axles work properly
6. The Bridge is high enough, so that Trains can fit under the Bridge

Connector Fit

I did a lot of testing so this design uses my V2 Connectors - this Connector is compatible with all track manufacturers I know - If you have any problems feel free to get in touch with me!

Here you can see an example of the fit with Original Brio Tracks:

Print Settings

Recommended Material: PLA / PLA Matte - PETG for the Support

Layer Height: 0,2mm Standard

Wallgenerator: Arachne

Wall Lines: 2

Infill: 10% straigth infill

No supports needed!

Notes

Please take care of the safety of the parts yourself! The files have no dangerous small parts - the parts are designed to be stable. However, the actual stability depends on your print settings and the filament used.