
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.
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 -

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

Atlas RS-1 (Older split frame version)

ER Models Baldwin Shark (Hardwired)

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
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.
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.
*Earlier non-DCC Split Frame
** Plastic Frame with Lead Weights and Dummy B units
*Includes upgraded tender pick-up
** Requires additional wire harness
Other locomotives by request, contact us for a quote. At this time, we are not equipped to convert brass locomotives.