Now that ME Models is shipping its much anticipated alternative Lego train track components, I really wanted to see what sort of layouts could be built with these elements. Many of us use the superb BlueBrick software tool for designing layouts both for individual and collaborative use. BlueBrick does not have library support for ME track components and therefore, I decided to make a custom library add-on for BlueBrick to include ME track.
I have created two BlueBrick compatible libraries to assist with train layout planning by expanding the range of elements available for design.
ME Models Track Components - This can be used as an expansion pack for the existing BlueBrick Track parts library. Simply extract the downloaded archive into the pre-existing \parts\Track folder.
Complete LEGO® Train System Schematic Elements - This is completely new library developed specifically for symbolic or schematic track planning. It is a complete library including track elements from LEGO®, ME-Models, as well as custom track elements such as stub-switches and crossovers.
The library is freely available for download at my website at: www.brickdimensions.com/resources/trains
ME-Models library:
BlueBrick Library for ME Models Track by michaelgale, on Flickr
New Schematic Track Planning Library:
Universal Track Planning Library by michaelgale, on Flickr
BlueBrick screenshot with schematic track planning components:
Universal Track Planning for BlueBrick by michaelgale, on Flickr