A note to our customers and friends: We are sad to announce that Helmut Wilkniss, the owner and founder of Curthel Enterprises, has passed away. Helmut left the business to his good friend, Robert Daugherty. Robert is helping with Helmut's final arrangements. When that is concluded, he will be reviewing the inventory and the website and getting things up to date. Please bear with him during this difficult time.

Please allow us to explain our features and policies to you: We offer brand new, and pre-owned merchandise in new and like new condition. Because we import our merchandise ourselves, we are able to offer very favorable prices. Merchandise offered includes MHI, limited run and special release articles, and are on a first come, first served basis. Prices on our our pre-owned articles are far below market prices of new equipment. Any such article which does not meet your expectations and therefore is not to your satisfaction may be returned provided it has not been tampered with.

     Collectibles and some rare items will obviously be somewhat higher, depending on the amount we have invested in such pieces. Naturally, we don't always have all items from older catalogs on hand. New merchandise which we happen to be out of can, in most cases, be back in our stock within 10 to 12 days. We offer our own 12-month service warranty on all motorized equipment, locomotives, turntables, signals and switches. Any item which fails to operate within that time period will be repaired by us at no charge to you.

     We publish an annual newsletter and you may request a written printout of merchandise on hand at any given time. Shipments weighing up to 3 lbs. will be sent via Priority Mail to save you money. Heavier shipments will be forwarded via UPS or DHL. We accept Master Card, Visa, checks and money orders. Once a business relationship between us has been established, we will offer you an open account purchase option.

     Perhaps you have an item or several you wish to sell or trade in on other merchandise. You should send us those things, insured for their replacement value, and you'll have our offer a few days after we receive them. All merchandise must be in excellent condition, requiring no more than a thorough tune up. Always happy to be of service, just ask!