The counter & the repair bench

A little stock.
A lot of possibility.

Choose a piece at the counter or bring a locomotive for a closer look. Prices below are planning ranges; we confirm the exact item and repair scope with you.

On the shelves

Track sections

$5–$12 each

Straight and curved sections in HO and N. Bring a piece or its measurements so we can compare rail height and connectors.

Building kits

$18–$45 each

Unpainted station, house and small workshop kits in HO and N. Glue, paint and tools are sold separately.

Scenery materials

$6–$24 per pack

Ground cover, ballast, trees and sheet terrain. Pack sizes and colors are marked on the shelf.

Bring the useful details.

Scale tells us the size of the model. Track type, controller type and how the locomotive behaves help us narrow down a fault.

Not sure which scale you have? Bring the model in a padded box. We can measure it at the counter. Please leave loose scenery and the whole layout at home.

Stock changes. We check compatibility and availability before you buy. Prices are before sales tax.

HO, N & O locomotives

At the repair bench

Bench inspection

$20

A check and written repair estimate. The $20 is applied to an approved repair; if you decline, the inspection is the only charge.

Clean and lubricate

$35–$55

Wheel contacts and accessible moving parts cleaned, suitable lubrication and a test run. Labor only; replacement parts are quoted separately.

Pickup or wiring repair

$45–$85

Find an intermittent connection, repair accessible wiring or fit a replacement pickup. Labor only; parts are quoted separately.

Motor replacement fitting

$60–$110

Fit a compatible replacement motor and test the locomotive. Labor only; the motor and other parts are quoted separately.

We ask before any repair starts. Work depends on condition, access and available parts. If a repair cannot go ahead, we explain why and return the model; we do not promise a finish date before inspection.

A few bench questions

Should I take the locomotive apart first?

Please bring it assembled if possible, with any loose pieces in a labeled bag. A note about the problem is more useful than a partly dismantled model.

Can you repair every locomotive?

No. We inspect HO, N and O locomotives, but some parts cannot be sourced or fitted. We explain the options and price before you decide whether to continue.

Let’s see what’s holding up the line.

A repair request begins a conversation. It does not authorize any paid work.

Request a bench visit

A little stock.A lot of possibility.