3) our service offers

Modellbahn Union: Discover our extensive range of services

Modellbahn Union offers a variety of services to enhance your model railway experience. Our specialized technicians are at your disposal to add additional options directly to your order. The conversions and extensions are carried out professionally by our experts before shipping.

Service locomotive digitization: Use our professional service

Benefit from our service for digitizing your locomotives. For most locomotives you can select this option either in the click field or in the shopping cart. The all-inclusive price includes both the decoder and the installation. As a rule, we use DCC-compatible decoders from well-known manufacturers such as Doehler & Hass, Zimo or ESU. For AC models, we select mfx-enabled decoders. Please note that the choice of decoder is the responsibility of our technicians and corresponds to the requirements of each model. The price for the digitization service can be found with the respective model. Each model is of course extensively tested before delivery.

Service Sound: Give your locomotive models a realistic sound

If available, we offer suitable sound modules for various locomotive models. To order a locomotive with a sound function, first select the digitization service. Then you can add the sound option. As a rule, we use high-quality sound decoders from Zimo or ESU that correspond to the appropriate locomotive type.

Axle change service: Flexibility for your car models

Almost all European manufacturers offer the exchange of wheel sets for AC or DC for car models. You have the option of ordering this replacement directly with the model from us, normally free of charge (if not, you will find the corresponding price option next to the service). All models suitable for exchange have the corresponding service as a click field in the article and in the shopping cart.

Service interior lighting direct current: Bright accents for your models

We offer the interior lighting service for suitable models. The all-inclusive price includes both the lighting and the installation. We only use LED lighting, usually from Malutronik. You can choose from different lighting colors. If you do not choose a color, our technicians will do this for you according to the model. By default, the lighting cannot be switched and is permanently switched on. If you would like digitally switchable interior lighting, you can add this option after selecting the interior lighting service. The lighting is then provided with a function decoder or an interior lighting that can be controlled digitally ex works is used. Please note that in this case only the colors warm white and yellow are available. You can find the price for the interior lighting service for the respective model.

Important information: A model equipped by us with interior lighting corresponds to the rules for custom-made products and is therefore excluded from revocation.

Service interior lighting alternating current: perfect lighting for your models

Interior lighting service is also available for eligible AC models. The all-inclusive price includes both the lighting and the installation. We always use LED lighting, usually from Malutronik. You can choose from different lighting colors. If you do not choose a color, our technicians will do this for you according to the model. By default, the lighting cannot be switched and is permanently switched on. When it comes to the power supply, you have the option of choosing between grinders or current-carrying couplings. You can also choose both options to get a "supply" cart. Please note that we deliver the variant with grinder as standard if you do not make a selection. If you would like digitally switchable interior lighting, you can add this option after selecting the interior lighting service. The lighting is then provided with a function decoder or an interior lighting that can be controlled digitally ex works is used. Please note that in this case only the colors warm white and yellow are available. You can find the price for the interior lighting service for the respective model.