My dad would do loco repairs once a month back in the 50's for the layout. We also did repairs for Wm. Becker Trains & Nicholas Smith on Arch St. in Philadelphia. Dad had 2 bushel baskets, one for Becker, and one for Smith. We would load the baskets of repairs into my little red wagon, load it in the baggage car every Friday night, and proceed to the Reading Terminal. There we unloaded my wagon, and walked around the corner to deliver to Becker & Smith. Most of the repairs were motors only, and dad charged a flat rate no matter what was ailing the loco. I think it was $2.00 a unit. Much simpler times then. Harry 
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