DCC Decoder Installations

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FA-2

Life Like FA-2/FB-2

Precision milling, accurate wiring, and careful re-assembly assures that your locomotive's shell sits squarely and securely on the frame, and the drive operates as smoothly as when we receive it. We also check the wheel gauge and coupler height and make any adjustments necessary to make sure your engines are ready to roll when you are.

Return Shipping

We carefully re-package your locomotives and send up to three back to you via USPS Priority Mail. Return shipping is actual cost plus $2 for handling regardless of the number of units shipped. Insurance of $100 per engine is automatic, and included in the shipping price quoted.

Life Like GP-20

Life Like GP-20 -

Atlas GP35

Atlas GP-35 (original '93 Run and older Classic releases)

Atlas RS-1 (Older split frame version)

ER Shark

ER Models Baldwin Shark (Hardwired)

BL-2

Life Like BL-2 (Split Frame or Earlier Plastic Frame Drive)

Intermountain F-7 (Drop in Board)

Installations also available for:

HO Scale: Contact us for a quote. Services include installation of sound decoders and speaker housings, specialty lighting

All engines are thoroughly tested before being shipped back to you. Decoders are programmed to the engine number address unless otherwise instructed. Warranty: Installations are covered for 90 days from the confirmed shipping receipt date. Decoder warranty requires your original purchase receipt and is subject to manufacturer approval. Installation warranty covers locomotive performance post-installation only. Materials and parts subject to manufacturer's warranty, if any.

Others available on request. Contact me for a quote at lee@wildcardgraphics.biz

Basic Hardwire Installation*: $30!

Diesel Installations Steam Installations Other Services

We'll mill your frame and install your supplied decoder. Current turn around time is 2 to 4 weeks. TCS CN decoders have integrated micro LED lighting, and require less frame milling. DZ-125 Decoders by Digitrax are small and can be used in just about anything. Check with us if you don't see your model and recommended decoder listed below.

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We test run your engines to make sure they operate smoothly and reliably before we send them back to your layout. I've been tinkering with N scale locomotives for almost 30 years, and installing decoders for the last 5. We re-install the existing lighting wherever possible. Contact us if you would like a lighting upgrade to bright white LED's or any other customizing.

Decoder Installation Price List - Diesels

Manufacturer

Model

Decoder

Install Price

Atlas (Roco Red Gear)

GP-30/GP-9

Digitrax DZ-125

$35

Atlas/Kato

RS-3

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas/Kato

RSD 4/5

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas/Kato

RS-11

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas/Kato

RSD-12

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas/Kato

SD 7/9

TCS CN

$25

Atlas Classic*

RS-1

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas Classic*

RS-3

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas Classic*

RSD 4/5

TCS CN

$25

Atlas Classic*

GP-7/GP-9

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas/Kato*

GP-30/GP-35

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas Classic *

GP-40

TCS CN-GP

$25

Hallmark Brass

SD-50

Digitrax DZ-125

$35

Hallmark Brass

SD-45

Digitrax DZ-125

$45

Hallmark Brass

SD-40T-2

Digitrax DZ125

$35

Kato*

F-7 A/B

Digitrax DZ125

$35

Kato*

C-30-7

TCS CN-GP

$25

Kato*

SD-40/SD-45

TCS CN-GP

$25

ER Models

Shark A/B

Digitrax DZ125

$35/50(set)

Life Like/Walthers

SW9/1200

TCS Z-2

$40

Life Like/Walthers

GP-20

TCS CN-GP

$25

Life Like/Walthers

C-424

TCS CN-GP

$25

Life Like/Walthers

C-Liner

Digitrax DZ125

$30

Life Like/Walthers

Alco DL-109

Digitrax DZ-125

$30

Life Like**

E-6/7 A

Digitrax DZ125

$30

Life Like/Walthers

E-8/9 A/B

(2) Digi. DZ125

$50 (set)

Life Like/Walthers

FA-1/FB-1

(2) Digi. DZ125

$50 (set)

Life Like**

BL-2

Digitrax DZ-125

$30

Life Like*

BL-2

TCS CN-GP

$25

Atlas - Decoder Ready

GP38, GP-40, GP40-2

SD-35

SD-9, U23/25B

Digitrax DN163AO

$15

Atlas - Decoder Ready

All others

Verify Decoder w/mfr

$15

Kato - Decoder Ready

SD40

Verify Decoder w/mfr

$15

Intermountain

F-7 A/B

Digitrax DN163I1A

$15/10

**Decoder Installation Price List - Diesels**
Manufacturer	Model	Decoder	Install Price
Atlas (Roco Red Gear)	GP-30/GP-9	Digitrax DZ-125	$35
Atlas/Kato	RS-3	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas/Kato	RSD 4/5	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas/Kato	RS-11	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas/Kato	RSD-12	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas/Kato	SD 7/9	TCS CN	$25
Atlas Classic*	RS-1	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas Classic*	RS-3	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas Classic*	RSD 4/5	TCS CN	$25
Atlas Classic*	GP-7/GP-9	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas/Kato*	GP-30/GP-35	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas Classic *	GP-40	TCS CN-GP	$25
Hallmark Brass	SD-50	Digitrax DZ-125	$35
Hallmark Brass	SD-45	Digitrax DZ-125	$45
Hallmark Brass	SD-40T-2	Digitrax DZ125	$35
Kato*	F-7 A/B	Digitrax DZ125	$35
Kato*	C-30-7	TCS CN-GP	$25
Kato*	SD-40/SD-45	TCS CN-GP	$25
ER Models	Shark A/B	Digitrax DZ125	$35/50(set)
Life Like/Walthers	SW9/1200	TCS Z-2	$40
Life Like/Walthers	GP-20	TCS CN-GP	$25
Life Like/Walthers	C-424	TCS CN-GP	$25
Life Like/Walthers	C-Liner	Digitrax DZ125	$30
Life Like/Walthers	Alco DL-109	Digitrax DZ-125	$30
Life Like**	E-6/7 A	Digitrax DZ125	$30
Life Like/Walthers	E-8/9 A/B	(2) Digi. DZ125	$50 (set)
Life Like/Walthers	FA-1/FB-1	(2) Digi. DZ125	$50 (set)
Life Like**	BL-2	Digitrax DZ-125	$30
Life Like*	BL-2	TCS CN-GP	$25
Atlas - Decoder Ready	GP38, GP-40, GP40-2 SD-35 SD-9, U23/25B	Digitrax DN163AO	$15
Atlas - Decoder Ready	All others	Verify Decoder w/mfr	$15
Kato - Decoder Ready	SD40	Verify Decoder w/mfr	$15
Intermountain	F-7 A/B	Digitrax DN163I1A	$15/10

*Earlier non-DCC Split Frame

** Plastic Frame with Lead Weights and Dummy B units

Decoder Installation Price List - Steam

Manufacturer

Locomotive

Decoder

Install Price

Atlas

Shay

TCS Z-2

$50

ConCor

S-2 4-8-2

Digitrax DZ125IN

$20

Bachmann Spectrum

Cons. 2-8-0

Digitrax DZ125

$35

Life Like/Walthers

Y-3 2-8-8-2*

Digitrax DZ125

$40

Model Power

Pacific 4-6-2

Digitrax DZ125

$30

Kato

2-8-2 Mikado**

Digitrax DZ-125IN

$45

Athearn

4-6-6-4 Challenger

Sountraxx Mini Tsunami

$60

**Decoder Installation Price List - Steam**
Manufacturer	Locomotive	Decoder	Install Price
Atlas	Shay	TCS Z-2	$50
ConCor	S-2 4-8-2	Digitrax DZ125IN	$20
Bachmann Spectrum	Cons. 2-8-0	Digitrax DZ125	$35
Life Like/Walthers	Y-3 2-8-8-2*	Digitrax DZ125	$40
Model Power	Pacific 4-6-2	Digitrax DZ125	$30
Kato	2-8-2 Mikado**	Digitrax DZ-125IN	$45
Athearn	4-6-6-4 Challenger	Sountraxx Mini Tsunami	$60

*Includes upgraded tender pick-up

** Requires additional wire harness

Other Services

Item

Comments

Price

Install Couplers (typical diesels)

MicroTrains 1015 (includes couplers)

$8/pr

Coupler Conversions (older)

MT open pilot kits, subject to availability- includes parts

$19

Lighting upgrades

Change out dim yellow LED's for white

$12

Life Like SW Cab Headlight

Install working light on Cab rear

$10

Kato Mikado

Install detail kit

$25

Wheel Flanges (Deisel)

Turn down older flanges for c55 - 4 axle (pr)

$12

Wheel Flanges (Diesel)

Turn down older flanges for c55 - 6 axle (pr)

$14

Wheel Flanges (Steam)

Per Axle

$4

**Other Services**
Item	Comments	Price
Install Couplers (typical diesels)	MicroTrains 1015 (includes couplers)	$8/pr
Coupler Conversions (older)	MT open pilot kits, subject to availability- includes parts	$19
Lighting upgrades	Change out dim yellow LED's for white	$12
Life Like SW Cab Headlight	Install working light on Cab rear	$10
Kato Mikado	Install detail kit	$25
Wheel Flanges (Deisel)	Turn down older flanges for c55 - 4 axle (pr)	$12
Wheel Flanges (Diesel)	Turn down older flanges for c55 - 6 axle (pr)	$14
Wheel Flanges (Steam)	Per Axle	$4

Other locomotives by request, contact us for a quote. At this time, we are not equipped to convert brass locomotives.

Pay with PayPal! Or use Check or Money Order. Contact us at lee@wildcardgraphics.biz for details!

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