Services
We offer a variety of services to suit your model railroading needs. All services are subject to a $5.00 Overhead Charge and carry a 14 Day warranty. Prices may vary based on complexity of work to be done.
Evaluation, Testing, Cleaning & Lube
$40.00 (Non-refundable)
$60.00 Lionel E-Unit Rebuild
We test locomotive functions, clean internal components, wheels, and apply lubricants where necessary. Lionel E-Units can be rebuilt using new parts. Prices are for labor only and does not include costs of parts.
Coupler Changes and Conversions
$5.00 per Unit, N & HO
Change locomotive and rolling stock couplers to your choice of coupler. Couplers sold separately.
DCC Decoder Installation
$20.00 Basic Decoder Install, Plug & Play
$25.00 Basic Decoder Install, Drop In
$50.00 Basic Decoder Install, Hard Wire
$20.00 Basic Sound Decoder Install, Plug & Play (If Equipped)
$100.00 Basic Sound Decoder Install
$100.00 Basic Chassis/Frame Milling
$25.00 Full Decoder Programming
We will install a DCC decoder of your choice into one of your locomotives (or cars that support SoundCar). All installations include address and function programming. Sound installations include address, function, and sound programming to match the prototype. Prices reflect labor only, does not include the price of decoder, speaker, keep-alive, or other hardware needed to complete the installation. We do not offer speed matching at this time.
Model Building
$30.00 Initial Charge, plus $30.00 per hour after the first
We will build a kit for you! Kits will be completed ready for you to paint, decal, and add your own finishing touches. We do not offer painting or decaling services.