HOME > PRODUCT CATALOGUE > TONY'S DECODER INSTALLATION
 

Tony's Decoder Installation

See also Decoder Installation Handout (PDF - 1.02 MB)

We have 15 years experience in installing decoders/receivers/sound systems in all shapes and sizes of locomotives from “N” scale to “G” scale. We guarantee all of our work for 60 days. Please use the following table to estimate installation costs.

  1. Special loco/decoder/sound installation combos available.
  2. Factory supplied lights used where possible, if not, directional lights will be used.
  3. Add $10 min. for dir lighting and each function output. Add $3/pin for plugs.
  4. All sound installations include speaker installations and a 1” speaker.
  5. Smoke units installed starting at $49.00.
  6. Speakers, lightbulbs and smoke units are not guaranteed.
  7. For brass models add $39 for dec installation and $59 for sound.

* Lower prices for plug n’play type decoder installations - CALL Tony's.

Locotype
Installation Cost plus Decoder furnished by Tony's
Installation Cost with Decoder You Send
$ Added for Specific Models
DCC Steam Sound
DCC Diesel Sound
HO Diesel Switchers
$44.00
$49.00
$25.00 NW2
N/A
N/A
N Diesel Switchers
$54.00
$61.00
$20.00 Frame Mod
N/A
N/A
* Diesels HO,S,O,G
$44.00
$49.00
TBD
N/A
$99.00 if able
* N Diesels
$49.00
$54.00
$15.00 Frame Mod
N/A
N/A
Steam/Loco HO,S,O,G
$44.00
$49.00
TBD
$89.00
N/A
HO Tndr
$44.00
$49.00
$20.00 Sealed Units
$99.00
N/A
"N" Tndr
$59.00
$64.00
$20.00 Kato, Mike, LL Berk
$119.00
N/A
Dummies HO, S, O, G
$44.00
$51.00
TBD
$99.00
$99.00
N Dummies
$59.00
$64.00
TBD
$119.00
$119.00

DECODER INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

All decoder & sound decoder installation work is guaranteed for 30 days. To insure longevity of DCC components, speakers, smoke units & light bulbs please observe the following precautions:

  • Set and maintain track voltage to minimum levels for your scale.
  • Remove or repair constant sources of short circuits like faulty locos, rolling stock or bad turnouts.
  • Set sound unit volume low.
  • Use smoke units sparingly.
  • Create a minimum of two power districts or a district for every regular operator.
  • Run locos at conservative speeds.
  • Run mu's or consists with either matched locos or use loadable speed tables to match locos.
  • Insure that all locos in consist are running at same speed step.
  • Keep track and wheels clean.
  Phone: 800-978-3472 or 802-878-5005.
The entire site © 1997-2010 by Tony's Train Exchange. All rights reserved.
Can't find it? Try Tony's Sitemap.