Lego-Compatible Boxcar

23 Sept 2023 - Realized that the wrong wheel truck frame was originally uploaded. My apologies! This has been corrected in the files.

This boxcar is compatible with Lego train systems. It features a magnetic coupler that allows the interior magnet to rotate to attract vs. oppose the adjacent car's coupler.

M3 screws are used to attach the wheels to the wheel truck frame. They are also used to connect the wheel trucks (aka bogeys) to the car frame. You'll want to have a variety pack of M3 screws handy. Also, be sure the screws used for the couplers are not magnetic. XDOL Stainless Steel M3 screws from Amazon worked fine. I did not use stainless steel on the wheels/truck assembly to provide a more realistic look... those screws are magnetic.

The door is designed to slide open and closed. It is very important to ensure that you clean the tracks prior to assembly. Keep in mind that the first layer of your print typically will have "squish" causing the track to be narrower th