Miniture Thomas Train Track

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My son recently received a set of miniature Thomas train engines as a gift, which are smaller than the standard Brio trains that run on wooden tracks. I'm still unsure about what type of track these tiny trains are supposed to use. It appears they have a unique T-bar design in the middle to keep the train on the correct path. Since he had the train engines, I thought it would be great if he also had some tracks to drive them on. Rather than buying proper tracks, I decided to print my own instead. After browsing Thingiverse, I couldn't find any suitable designs that looked like they'd work well with these trains, so I took matters into my own hands and drew up the track myself. To keep things simple, I omitted the T-bar feature found in official purchased versions and opted for a single straight bar running down the center of the track. This allows the bracket on the bottom of the engines to fit snugly around it, keeping the train steady as it moves along. My goal was to create something quick and easy for my son to use with his new trains. This particular design is a 45-degree curved section of track that can be connected multiple times to form a complete circle. With eight sections, you can achieve a 360mm diameter loop. For now, I haven't considered creating different configurations, but the tracks work smoothly enough for my son's current age – he's two years old and still learning how to lay out the tracks himself. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Hesine M505 (Prusa i3) Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 25%