Ordering Kits
Construction costs
The cost of construction varies with the complexity and type of car being built. Contact me for prices. Send an email to GerardSD@comcast.net.
If you have a kit that you would like to have built, forward it and any other specialized parts (wheels, decals, etc.) to me for constuction. All items are shipped prepaid.
As an alternative, I can purchase the kit(s) and any specialized parts and bill you for the retail costs of these items.
Structure kits are priced in the same manner as freight or passenger car kits. Write for a price quote.
Here is the worst part. If you send me the kit, I will require a downpayment of $50.00 per kit. I hate to do this, but this is necessary for me to ensure that I am not left with no payment for the work done.
If you want me to furnish the kit and parts, a check for the cost of the kit, trucks, and other parts, plus the usual downpayment must be sent before construction will begin.
Included with the price of construction,
Unless otherwise requested, cars are weighted to NMRA Recommended Practices (1 ounce plus 1/2 ounce for each inch of car). Note, that while we try to weigh hoppers or gondolas to these practices, the design of the car may make adding more weight impractical.
Kits are painted using appropriate colors.
Underframes are detailed using appropriate sizes of wire or plastic rod for brake details, where possible.
Coupler cut levers.
Air hoses.
Couplers. You have your choice of couplers. Select from any of the Kadee Couplers now on the market, or any of the other manufacturers' couplers.
Reboxx economy box.
Shipping and handling are included in the price. Shipping includes the cost of UPS, Fedex, or U. S. Postal Service Ground Shipping. Expedited shipping is extra.
Options
Semi-scale or scale wheelsets. This is probably the only real option. Of course, these are extra cost.