Servicing & Repair of Locomotives, Coaches and Wagons

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Our services involve stripping motors down (unless they’re sealed can motors) and cleaning all electrical contacts, brushes, and commutators.  Brushes are replaced if they require replacement.  This is followed by the removal of the drive and gear train to clean off any accumulated dirt and inspect for wear and cracks before reassembly with light lubrication.  The bogies and all pick-ups and electrical contacts are cleaned before running the motor and drive chain to check for correct operation.  The wheels are cleaned, and any surplus lubrication removed before testing on a rolling road.  The motor is then run in both directions on a rolling road, which also helps to bed in any new brushes installed.

General mechanical and electrical repairs can also be undertaken, subject to the availability of parts.

All repairs are covered by a three month warranty, from the date of the invoice. Items returned under warranty will be repaired free of charge.

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All reasonable car will be taken whilst the models are in our procession, but in the event of loss or damage, liability will in no case exceed the value of a replacement as per the manufacturer's list price.

Please contact me to discuss your requirements and to obtain a quote, an inspection may be required before an estimate on repairs can be given.

Prices

The price for a standard service starts at £30.  Accurate prices for a repair will be supplied after inspection of the locomotive.  Please note these prices do not include the price of parts, if any are used, and postage.

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Our postage rates are £5.55 for Royal Mail signed for.

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Models sent to FJB Model Railways are done so at the owner's risk and expense.

Please look through the following gallery to see some photographs of our completed work.