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Jkubala:
My name is Joe, and I am just getting back into model railroading in retirement after 40+ years. After looking at options, I decided to go with Railpro for my new layout, which is currently in the early stages of construction. I have installed the LM-3S in two engines, and am satisfied so far. Just received a new BLI 4-8-8-2 cab forward with Paragon 3. I am sure there will be questions as I convert the engine and begin wiring the layout.
Mr. E:
My name is Eli. I never was interested in trains as a kid. I never got a train set under the Christmas tree. But, In the fall of 2017 I was at a local flea market (South Central PA) where I found and bought a box of old train cars. These were hand made with sprung trucks, cast couplers and fine wire details. I was amazed because these did not look like the cheap plastic Tyco trains I remembered from the late 70s and 80s. This got the researcher in me studying every detail of the hobby.
I decided to try my hand at modeling. So, I built a 10 x 10 x 10 diorama with two pieces of sectional track using all the information I learned. I then made a 14 x 24 x 10 module, then anther similar one at 48 long. I am now working on a 4 x 6 potable layout.
I do have a dc controller but after watching kevins (KPack) Videos on YouTube, I decided to go with Railpro. I almost went with NCE but I kept putting it off because I did not like how the trains would stall or work sporadically on dirty track with dcc. Since I am mainly making small portable shelf-type modular layouts, the Railpro with battery power works best for me.
I am looking forward to using the Railpro HC-2 controller and CI-1 I purchased and installing the LMS-3 chips in the trains I have. I am hoping to learn more about this product line here on this user group.
G8B4Life:
We've had a few new members lately so welcome Jon, Joe and Eli and I'm pretty sure some others who haven't introduced themselves. ...and also MichealK whom we seem to have missed a month and a bit ago.
- Tim
Mr. E:
Thanks Tim!
trainman605:
I don't think I introduced myself and I'm been around for a month or two. Older guy living in Ft. Worth, Texas. I have been into G scale for 30 years (collecting mainly LGB American engines and rolling stock, I have never built a layout in G Scale, but have a layout in HOn3 modeling the D&RGW NG. I have started with selling some of my LGB on eBay and purchasing newer stuff, that is thinning my G gauge to build a more manageable railroad and use all that I now have, in other words clean out the closet to have a more manageable railroad. I need to say here I'm not a collector, I'm a modeler and I re-build, re-due all my engines and rolling stock to give it that detailed and re-painted to my own railroad, the Ft. Worth & South-Western, an intercity railroad that serves local Ft. Worth and the Stockyards back in the early 40's. I haven't decided if my layout will be outside, or inside, but being a modeler and liking my stuff detailed I'm pretty sure it will be inside. I've spend too much time on re-dues to have them subject to dealing with the elements outside. Like I said, I'm a modeler first and a runner second.
I guess the reason that I'm on this forum is to gain information on RailPro, I will say here I only looked at two systems, AirWire and RailPro, after much input on both I decided to go with RailPro. I have purchased my first RailPro stuff from Don at RCS of New England and it is in the process of being shipped to me as we speak, (11-29-2020). I purchased the complete system and one module for one engine, I'm planning on doing installs on three engines at this time, but will start with one and learn the process then add more installs in time. That's about it for now.
trainman
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