IKEA- And BRIO- And Others- Compatible Train Tracks Generator 3D Printer Model

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Summary

IKEA Lillabo- & BRIO- & others- compatible train tracks generator

Read this summary till the end before you print any part generated by this generator!

This library can be used in two ways:

  • just download, slice and 3D print provided STL files,
  • generate your own models using provided OpenSCAD file (train_tracks_generator.scad), you can easily modify properties of your models as well as change common dimensions used by the generator (track width, height, plug & nest radius etc.). OpenSCAD software to edit the file (and to generate STL files) can be downloaded from the official source here: https://openscad.org/downloads.html

The library can so far be used to generate the following types of train tracks:

  • short, low profile test track,
  • straight tracks,
  • arcs (track curves),
  • bridges,
  • switches,
  • intersections,
  • "snake" tracks,
  • dog-bones (nest-to-nest connection),
  • adapters between various train track systems (e.g., IKEA<>BRIO).

Dimensions of the inter-connectors (plugs & nests) are defined based on my own measurements and experiments. They are chosen in a way that connecting a wooden track with a 3D printed one creates a connection which is a little bit tighter than a standard wood-to-wood connection is. Connecting two 3D-printed parts should give a snug and sturdy connection (maintaining a minimal play to ease disconnecting). A play between the parts (wooden vs 3D printed) could be reduced even more but then connecting two 3D-printed parts together would not be possible anymore. Keep it in mind if you decide to play with the configuration parameters.

Are various train track systems compatible with each other?

It depends on how much force you are willing to apply :) In general, the answer is: NOT, the most popular systems are incompatible. For instance, tracks from IKEA and BRIO do not fit to each other well. The general dimensions of the parts are similar but - for instance - fitting IKEA track plug (shorter) to BRIO track nest (longer) may be impossible without braking or damaging one of the parts. Even if you will manage to connect two incompatible parts, it may be very difficult to disconnect them.
There may be of course exceptions. I found out that J'adore system (sourced from Rossmann) is pretty compatible with BRIO.

Do you posses two or more various systems and want to connect them? With use of my generator, you can easily generate an adapter which will allow to connect two different systems together.

IMPORTANT - my strong advice - print the tester at first!

Before printing any "bigger" part generated by this generator, I highly recommend to print a tester-track relevant to the system you use:

  • file "train_tracks_ikea_tester.stl" (for IKEA Lillabo),
  • file "train_tracks_brio_tester.stl" (for BRIO).

This is a short, 20mm-long, low-profile railway track which takes maximum a dozen minutes to print and requires only ~2g of filament. Test the printed part with your train tracks system. It will help you to asses if the dimensions of the parts (including track plug and nest) used by the generator fit dimensions of the tracks you own. If you posses genuine IKEA Lillabo or/and BRIO railway system/s, the generator default dimensions should be fine, nevertheless, when reading various comments for the similar projects on Internet, I found out that in some countries, dimensions of the tracks may differ a little bit from the commonly known. Default dimensions used in this library are tested on tracks available from IKEA (sourced from Germany & Poland), BRIO and J'adore (Rossmann). Please let me know about your test results in the comments and I will add more information to this description if necessary.

Another IMPORTANT note !
Using the customizer here on Thingiverse, you will not be able to customize anything else than the tester part. If you want to generate other parts, open the attached and downloaded SCAD file in OpenSCAD software (free of charge).

train_tracks_adapter_30mm_brio-nest_ikea-plug.stl 572.7KB
train_tracks_adapter_30mm_ikea-nest_brio-plug.stl 572.7KB
train_tracks_brio_arc45deg_r86_b_NP.stl 409.8KB
train_tracks_brio_arc90deg_r86_b_NP.stl 513.8KB
train_tracks_brio_bridge_ground_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 343.1KB
train_tracks_brio_bridge_pillar_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 320.0KB
train_tracks_brio_bridge_slope_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 393.1KB
train_tracks_brio_dogbone65.stl 303.8KB
train_tracks_brio_intersect_90deg_100mmNP_100mmNP_b.stl 526.1KB
train_tracks_brio_intersect_90deg_100mmNP_40mmPP_b.stl 474.7KB
train_tracks_brio_snake_35_775deg_r86mm_l146mm_NP_b.stl 537.8KB
train_tracks_brio_straight100mm_NP.stl 316.7KB
train_tracks_brio_straight25mm_NP.stl 257.5KB
train_tracks_brio_straight25mm_PP.stl 206.1KB
train_tracks_brio_straight50mm_NP.stl 316.7KB
train_tracks_brio_switch_90deg_r86mmN_s100mmN_cP_b.stl 614.6KB
train_tracks_brio_switch_l45deg_r86mmN_r45deg_r86mmN_cN_b.stl 647.3KB
train_tracks_brio_tester.stl 180.3KB
train_tracks_generator.scad 58.1KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_arc45deg_r86mm_b_NP.stl 410.2KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_arc90deg_r86mm_b_NP.stl 513.8KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_bridge_ground_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 343.1KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_bridge_pillar_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 320.0KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_bridge_slope_14deg_r100mm_s205mm_p50mm.stl 399.0KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_dogbone65.stl 303.8KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_intersect_45deg_146mmNP_146mmNP.stl 272.2KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_intersect_45deg_146mmNP_146mmNP_b.stl 280.7KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_intersect_90deg_100mmNP_40mmPP_b.stl 474.7KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_intersect_90deg_75mmNP_75mmNP_b.stl 526.1KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_snake_35_775deg_r86mm_l146mm_NP_b.stl 537.8KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_straight100mm_NP.stl 316.7KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_straight25mm_NP.stl 257.5KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_straight25mm_PP.stl 206.1KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_straight50mm_NP.stl 316.7KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_switch_45deg_r86mmN_s100mmN_cP_b.stl 498.5KB
train_tracks_ikea_lillabo_switch_l45deg_r86mmN_r45deg_r86mmN_cN_b.stl 647.3KB
train_tracks_ikea_tester.stl 180.3KB