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We now offer ESU LokSound
decoders and installation.
ESU manufacturers sound decoders for many
different classes of locomotives. These are the most flexible decoders on
the market and the sound is excellent. Much better sound than Märklin's
sound decoders. LokSound 3.5 decoders are $139.95 plus $55.00 installation
which covers most installations. Call for availability and details.
DIGITAL!!
We can Convert It!
Yes, All Märklin HO and I gauge locomotives
have enough room for a decoder. We hear this question
frequently. We have installed decoders in just about every locomotive
Märklin has made. The decoder is your choice. We can install it correctly with reliable solder joints and clean
neat wire routing. Some customers have said they can not tell our
installations from factory work!
If you have a decoder installed when you
purchase a new conventional locomotive from us, there is no charge for labor! Our
normal labor
charge is $55.00/hr. One hour will cover converting most locomotives.
However, some decoders require additional programming which will take additional
time. When labor runs
over one hour you will be billed in 1/10th of an hour increments. Locomotives
with Telex couplers, locos that are more complex to overhaul and DCC conversions which require additional programming
are billed this way as well. All
digital conversions include complete disassembly and cleaning of the locomotive
prior to installation of the decoder. This is essential to proper performance and many
shops
do not do it!
HO Decoder Choices:
What are your digital conversion options and what will it cost?
1. Basic DELTA/digital decoder:
66032 for AC motored locomotives are subject to availability.
2. ESU LokPilot 2.0 decoder: Basic
decoder for all 37XXX series locomotives with high efficiency propulsion motor
$35.00 plus labor. Märklin locomotives without high efficiency propulsion motors
(AC motor) require additional high efficiency motor parts kit @$49.00
3. ESU LokPilot mfx decoder:
mfx
decoder for use with the new Märklin Systems digital. Fits all 37XXX series locomotives with high efficiency propulsion motor
$69.95 plus labor. Märklin locomotives without high efficiency propulsion motors
(AC motor) require additional high efficiency motor parts kit @$49.00
4. ESU LokSound 3.5: for any
37xxx series locomotive with high efficiency propulsion motor $139.00 plus labor.
Märklin locomotives without high efficiency propulsion motors (AC motor)
require additional high efficiency motor parts kit @$49.00 (also
DCC compatible) American and European sounds available.
5. ESU LokSound mfx: mfx sound
decoder for
use with the new Märklin Systems digital. Fits any 37xxx series locomotive with high efficiency propulsion motor
$159.95 plus labor. Märklin locomotives without high efficiency propulsion motors
(AC motor) require additional high efficiency motor parts kit @$49.00
6. Märklin mfx high efficiency propulsion Kit:
60921, 60923 and 60924 includes high efficiency propulsion motor parts
$125.60 plus labor
7. Märklin mfx high efficiency propulsion:
60922 decoder only for 37xxx series locos with high efficiency
propulsion motor $89.00 plus labor
($49.00 high efficiency parts kit
includes: 5 pole armature, field, motor cover, brushes, chokes, bulb
sockets, 610080 bulbs and decoder mount)
(Additional wear parts required like sliders, brushes, tires etc. are
extra)
I Gauge Decoder Choices:
6095 I Gauge Decoder for single motor
locomotives.
60952 I Gauge Decoder for dual motor
locomotives.
60955 MAXI High Efficiency Decoder for single
motor MAXI locos.
60960 Auxiliary Function Decoder
