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Frequently Asked Questions
Services: I produce custom built model railroads. In addition, I do layout design. Each is available as a stand alone service. Scales: I work in all popular scales, Z through indoor G. I don't do three rail or garden railroads. Levels of finish: I can build to any level of completion a customer wants. Common options are: mechanically complete layouts with no scenery or structures, partially complete layouts with no structures, and finally, fully complete layouts with scenery and structures. Cost: Cost varies with the size of the project, complexity, and level of finish. Regardless, custom built layouts require a significant financial commitment because of the labor hours involved. Costs generally start in the $10,000 to $15,000 range for something small and basic and can run well into six figures for larger, more elaborate, projects. Within the ranges above, I can usually custom tailor a project scope to meet a person's budget. Payments: Payments for layout construction projects are similar to that of a home builder. The project starts with a signed contract and initial down payment of 20% to 35%. After that, progress payments are made at previously agreed to milestones as construction progresses. Design Cost: Designs for an average half basement or spare bedroom generally are in the $1,200 to $1,500 range and must be pre-paid before work starts. I do 'design only' work meaning that you do not have to be a construction customer in order for me to prepare a design for you. Delivery: Projects are transported to the customer location using specialty moving companies that cater to the museum market. I meet the mover at your location and set the layout up. Smaller projects are picked up by the customer at my shop in Maryland. Construction Time: This varies with the size of the project. A typical range would be six weeks for a small un-sceniced layout to about five months for a fully sceniced large bedroom layout.
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The Shelf Layouts Company, Inc. 301-404-8164 Email Contact
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