ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Besides our wide range of stock at great prices, we also provide an exciting range of additional services.
Please read on to find out more !!
Chip (Decoder) Fitting
This involves the conversion of an analogue (non-digital) loco to full digital operation.
Prices
DCC ready locos - Cost of decoder, plus £4.00 fitting, plus return postage at cost for any standard loco (please contact us first if the loco has any additional 'special' value).
NB/ If you are buying both the loco and chip from us, the chip will be fitted free of charge.
Non-DCC ready locos - Cost of decoder plus £18.00 (£30.00 for split chassis locos), plus return postage at cost.
Sound Fitting (OO and O gauge)
Provides authentic sounds for your chosen loco.
Prices
Cost sound decoder, plus £28, plus return postage, at cost.
NB/ This service cannot be offered for all types of loco - please contact us before sending your loco to us
Lamp Fitting (OO gauge only)
While most diesel and electric locos are now offered with working lights, most steam locos are not. We are able to supply and fit authentic working lamps to your chosen steam loco.
Prices
£16 per lamp (includes cost of lamp plus fitting) plus return postage, at cost.
Weathering
We are able to offer a weathering service, which adds that extra level of authenticity to your locos and rolling stock.
Prices
Diesel / electric locos
(NB/Please add return postage, at cost)
Light weathering £25.00
Medium weathering, light detailing (eg rust spots/streaks streaks) £30.00
Heavy weathering, detailing £35.00
Steam locos
(NB/Please add return postage at cost).
Light weathering £25.00
Medium weathering £30.00
Heavy weathering £35.00
Layout Advice, Support & Construction
We are happy to provide informal 'layout' advice and guidance via the shop, including DCC.
Our aim is to support you in developing a layout that you'll be thrilled with, with minimal financial outlay.
For this reason, we have a working layout in our shop where we can showcase and discuss all commonly encountered aspects of model railway construction, such as base-board construction, track-laying, electrics and scenics.
This should allow you to complete your own layout, with confidence.
We also offer a Savings Club and Christmas Club, allowing customers to build their layouts over time, spreading the cost.
Further support and layout construction can be offered by arrangement. Please contact us for details.