Walthers DCC 130-Foot Turntable with RailPro

[yvesmary]

Hello,

I'm running my RailPro-equipped engine on my wireless NCE DCC layout.

I suppose if I converted totally to RailPro I wouldn't be able to use my Walthers DCC turntable or would there be a way around that?

Since my main interest in RailPro is their sound module and ease of consisting would I really gain anything by switching. Everything is running fairly smooth now.

Thanks for your input.

Yves
Ponoka, Alberta

[William Brillinger]

It is my understanding that you would have to install a RailPro accessory module, but then you'd be able to run the turntable from the RailPro controller. I have not tried the AM yet, but I see the programming options in the current RailPro software.

[melarson]

Ring makes an accessory module that can be used to control a turntable.  You would use the RailPro Assistant software to load Ring's turntable program into the module, which then allows you to control the turntable from your HC-2.  I don't believe it has indexing (and I don't know if the Walthers DCC controller does) but the prototype didn't, to the best of my knowledge.  Check it out on Ring's website.  http://www.ringengineering.com/RailProSoftware.htm

Michael

[yvesmary]

In looking at the instructions again I can connect the control box to a DC power supply. That's all I need I think and would be able to use it if I converted my layout to total RailPro.

I'm satisfied to use the turntable manually using the control box and don't see a need to use the Hand-Held Controller.

Thank you for your replies.

Yves
Ponoka, Alberta