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darryl.trains:
Looking for DCC ready engines makes the transition quite a bit easier but some engines have to be hard wired. A DCC installed decoder that is not part of the board is very easy to change with an adapter plug with plugs on each end. Built in decoders within the main board are usually tossed. I don't know why most of us call the decoder socket a plug but we know which is which?  Since I had to hard wired a few old brass engines when I converted to can motors and add lighting made the changing to RailPro a snap. Eventually you most likely learn how to convert any worth while engine. Some can be a headache as was the very old Athearn RDC rubber drive beast I worked on.  All in all, I enjoy the initial effort in starting with RP and no going back ever. Do the work, play the trains, simple as that. Lots of help here and do not be afraid to ask as many have been through this from the start.  The old fardt in Arid-Zona  8)

Joel B.:
I have a question that might need to be moved but due to the nature of the OP question I thought it might fit here. OK,if I was to buy an HO scale engine to put my first control LM in what would you experts suggest? (Brand / Model and why, Railroad not important)
Thanks!
(not there yet)
Joel B.

nodcc4me:
Would you prefer a diesel engine or steam? For a first install, I believe you would find it easier to install in a DCC ready steam engine because the tender will most likely have enough room to easily install both a LM module and speaker. If you feel comfortable doing that you can try a diesel installation, which can be tricky and may involve removing the factory board and hard wiring it.

Edavis:
I was wondering  if I can use the same two wires that I have now to go from the railpro power to the tracks?

nodcc4me:
Yes, those wires will be fine as long as they are around 16 gauge. You can run 22 gauge feeders off them if desired.

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