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LEGO Express Passenger Train Jacobs Bogies Tutorial (60337)

August 12, 2022 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

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This is the LEGO City Express Train Modified with Jacobs bogies. This type of train bogie is where two carriages share the same set of wheels which makes them run smoother and faster. This custom LEGO Train Tutorial will show you how to modify the LEGO City Train 2022 🚂 with Jacobs bogies (set 60337) – and also tell you a bit more about what they are! [Read more…] about LEGO Express Passenger Train Jacobs Bogies Tutorial (60337)

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How to import BrickLink part files to BrickLink for LEGO tutorials

May 11, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

How to import LEGO MOC BrickLink XML files to BrickLinkReading Time: 2 minutes

This is a quick tutorial on how to import a parts list created in BrickLink and exported back into BrickLink. Hint: It’s not a simple case of opening a file. You have to do some copy and pasting too. [Read more…] about How to import BrickLink part files to BrickLink for LEGO tutorials

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LEGO Train Wagon : Easy how to tutorial with instructions and BrickLink parts list

April 5, 2020 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO Train WagonReading Time: < 1 minute

I love LEGO Trains and I’d been wanting to add some “small wagons” to use on my layout. So I thought why not build one and share with you how I did it. So here’s my LEGO Instructions and tutorial to build this simple versatile train wagon.
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How to use Powered Up! to Motorize the LEGO Winter Holiday Train!

December 16, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

How to Motorize the LEGO Winter Holiday Train using Powered Up!Reading Time: < 1 minute

In my last video I reviewed this train and liked it a lot. In this video I’ll show you how to take the parts from a LEGO City Passenger Train (60197) to provide the Powered Up components to get the LEGO Winter Holiday Train using Powered Up! [Read more…] about How to use Powered Up! to Motorize the LEGO Winter Holiday Train!

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LEGO MOC Tutorial: Scaffolding

February 1, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

LEGO MOC Tutorial: ScaffoldingReading Time: 2 minutes

LEGO MOC Tutorial: Scaffolding! One thing I really love and am focused on is adding lots of little details and activities to my LEGO City. This LEGO MOC I’ve created is something that does just that, and several of my channel followers asked for a tutorial, so here it is. [Read more…] about LEGO MOC Tutorial: Scaffolding

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How to build a LEGO Train Handcar inspired by the LEGO Ideas Book 7777

January 24, 2019 By GJBricks Leave a Comment

How to build a LEGO Train Handcar inspired by the LEGO Ideas Book 7777Reading Time: 2 minutes

How to build a LEGO Train Handcar inspired by the LEGO Ideas Book 7777. This was a smaller build in the LEGO Ideas 7777 book and I wanted to build it using modern LEGO Train parts. [Read more…] about How to build a LEGO Train Handcar inspired by the LEGO Ideas Book 7777

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LEGO Hogwarts Express Step by Step Upgrade (set 75955)

December 22, 2018 By GJBricks 4 Comments

LEGO Hogwarts Express Step by Step Upgrade (set 75955)Reading Time: 2 minutes

This is a requested video show step-by-step how I motorized the LEGO Hogwarts Express Train and includes a Studsburg 3.0 sneak peek! [Read more…] about LEGO Hogwarts Express Step by Step Upgrade (set 75955)

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Motorized Hogwarts Express LEGO Train with new Powered Up System

November 26, 2018 By GJBricks 3 Comments

motorized hogwarts expressReading Time: 2 minutes

MOTORIZED HOGWARTS EXPRESS LEGO TRAIN WITH NEW POWERED UP SYSTEM! How to motorize the 75955 with the latest LEGO Train system! [Read more…] about Motorized Hogwarts Express LEGO Train with new Powered Up System

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