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TwinStar:
--- Quote from: Ken Z on January 02, 2018, 02:57:10 PM ---While I have been around about a month, I never did an introduction. I am also retired Army, Field Artillery and I model in S Scale. I have a large layout that is evolving to reflect my interest in operations in an urban and industrial area. I have a number of DCC locomotives, my first priority is to change out the engines that will work my industrial areas to RailPro. I have two switchers "working" on the layout now and one more install to do. I live in Plymouth, Minnesota, active with the NMRA Division and chair the local RPM meet we hold every year. I would really enjoy having a RailPro "expert" attend the RPM event April 6-7..... We have a second S Scale layout in town coming on line with RailPro soon. I would like to have Railroad logos available as pictures I can use on the handheld.
Ken Z.
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Welcome Ken. Ft Sill is within MLRS range of my hometown.
S scale? Feel free to post some pics.
sptrainnut:
Good Morning everyone, my name is J. Motts and I'm easing back into HO, I've been basically out of the two rail part of the hobby for about 5 years now. I've been collecting 3 rail Scale equipment with the hope of someday building a layout using scale equipment but with 3 rail track. I've been buying HO rolling stock for quite some time now as I want to build a switching layout (more about that some other time). I had purchased a locomotive from a guy on the HO sellers list and in the course of conversations back and forth, he told me about RailPro and gave me the link and I saw a link on their site and jumped over here to investigate. Dan was telling me how simple RP is to operate and basically install and after watching the video, I fully agree. I really liked the fact that it will work with DCC installed locomotives. I'm going to purchase the starter set in the very near future and I'm in the process of clearing off the benchwork to get started.
My background is as follows, I've been in love with trains for as long as I can remember, my dad when I was little worked for the SP as a signal maintainer and rode Put-cars back and forth to get his work done. When I was in my 20's, I worked for the SP as a switchman, I've always been in model railroading since I was a little boy. I've been in N, HO, Sn3, S Standard, O Scale, On30, O 3 rail and now back to HO.
I'm looking forward to contributing to this group and I hope to learn a lot from it.
I'm 69 and live in the Arm-pit of Texas, which is El Paso.
Thanks for letting me join,
J. Motts
sptrainnut@att.net
G8B4Life:
Welcome J,
Get yourself started by reading up what's been posted here. Ask questions when your ready.
I moved your intro post to the correct board.
- Tim (Mod)
atsfguy:
Welcome, Ken Z and David D.
I am also a retired FA officer, so I spent many tours at dear ol’ Fort Sill. The main thing I remember about it is that the wind blew constantly and was either blistering hot or bone-chilling cold, otherwise, it is a very good Post.
jdezra:
Hi all,
My name is John and I have joined RPUG since I plan to re-enter HO model railroad service. I was a model railroader as a kid (yikes, 50+ years ago) and re-entering because I have a grandson who is reaching the golden model railroad age, at least that's what I told my wife!!
I think my grandson will be at the proper age to begin his journey next year, probably Christmas, which gives me time to research, design and build a starter system. Also, my initial research indicates "this stuff ain't cheap" so I can spread out the expense and take advantage of sales throughout the year.
While far from a model railroad expert, I do have a technical background (electrical engineer). To this end, I'm still learning and hope the group will help me through this process plus I might be able to help the group.
Yes, I have select RailPro as the control element (don't have one just yet) in my new system for several reasons, which is not for this intro post.
Glad to be here and look forward to the interaction!!
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