Sorry if this has been covered somewhere, but I couldn't find recent information about it in the sticky or a search.

I've dug into Pick-a-Brick and can't seem to find the buffer/coupler parts or the parts for a standard unpowered bogie. Is there a guide somewhere about what parts one needs to make bogies and so on? I've looked at LDD, but the part numbers there don't seem to work in PAB.

Thanks for any pointers!

Bricklink.com

Waaaaay cheaper than pick a brick

Hi StephenTrains, welcome to Eurobricks! Good that you ask, it is indeed not wise to buy larger amounts from PaB. You could also participate in a LEGO fan group (like eurobricks, but we don't do that yet since we have members that are so widespread) that gets the privilege from LEGO to buy in bulk once a year (e.g. 1000steine / BeLUG, etc). One needs to have patience, but I have e.g. a whole lot of train wheels, track, train base plates, etc. from a previous round (we can't sell it though, that is prohibited and there are more rules, like even if you are member of more clubs you can only take part once a year in total, you cannot talk about the prices, only in a members-only forum, etc). Next round will be end of the year.

Once you've got the hang of Bricklink, it's really useful. I've built a few things and got a lot of odds n sods from there, and apart from the odd missing piece (which is always sent out post haste as soon as you email the seller) I've never had a problem. Totally recommend it.

Thanks guys - I had looked at BrickLink but found it a bit overwhelming.

My plan now is to use LDD as a reference for parts, and then buy them from Bricklink.

Thanks for the help, I'm sure I'll have more beginner questions very soon :)

good info,My plan now is to use LDD as a reference for parts, and then buy them from Bricklink.thanks

Edited August 14, 201410 yr by pinesssoms

you can use LDD manager to import the parts in to a bricklink wanted list.

Then you can use brickficiency to find the best prices for your wanted parts lists.

you can use LDD manager to import the parts in to a bricklink wanted list.

How do you do that? I'm what is known as PC challenged in fact I just learned how to get a list of materials , sorry for the off topic question.

Here is a great thread with good instructions,

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=41993

You can also download PDF instructions of recent train sets from LEGO.com like 7938, 60052, etc. They'll show you how the unpowered boogies are assembled. PAB has train wheels and holders but not the steel axles.

Here is a great thread with good instructions,

http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=41993

garethiellis,

Thank-you so much, after reading the post and downloading the software, I was able to figure everything out.

I now have a new 'Saved Wanted list', for my next building project.

This programming will save me lots of time, a few clicks and a new list is generated.

Now I need more time for building..........

You are very very welcome ritztoys.

now here is a final piece of the puzzle,

you can use brickficiency to search all the stores for the cheapest parts. you may need to make a few runs, changing the store counts and so on but you will get the hang of it.

here is a link on how to use brickficiency

http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=82975

Edited August 20, 201410 yr by garethjellis

PAB has train wheels and holders but not the steel axles.

Is there another source for these? I scoured bricklink last night and didn't find any. :-(

there sure is

Complete assembly http://www.bricklink...m.asp?P=2878c01

Wheel only

1- http://www.bricklink...Item.asp?P=2879

2- http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=57878

Holder http://www.bricklink...Item.asp?P=2878

Bar http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=x1687

Edited August 20, 201410 yr by garethjellis

You rock! Thanks so much. I was looking it up by the LEGO ID number printed on the box, and had no idea what to call it.

In addition to garethjellis, there are also these wheels that can make use of the technic axles and can be driven by motors and gears.

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=55423c01

PAB has train wheels and holders but not the steel axles.

Are you talking about the online Pick-A-Brick? They're there, under "Transportation", listed as "Prepack Flat With 2 Axles".

I was looking it up by the LEGO ID number printed on the box, and had no idea what to call it.

If you click on the part in LDD, it'll display the part ID# in the bar at the bottom. You can then enter that ID# into Bricklink to search for the part.

Edited August 20, 201410 yr by jtlan

Well, goddamn... That makes life easier!

Are you talking about the online Pick-A-Brick? They're there, under "Transportation", listed as "Prepack Flat With 2 Axles".

If you click on the part in LDD, it'll display the part ID# in the bar at the bottom. You can then enter that ID# into Bricklink to search for the part.

Hey, you are correct. It is on Online Pick a Brick. How did I miss that? :embarassed:

Edited August 21, 201410 yr by dr_spock