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Dean:
I love my RailPro system. I run it alongside my DCC equipment. The one thing that I was not going to do was replace the DCC decoders that are already installed only because of the cost. I have almost 100 engines, most running DCC. Well, that idea went down the tubes. I have converted 3 of my engines to RailPro, throwing the DCC decoders in an old box. And I just ordered more LM-3s to convert more engines.

I'm hooked!

JasperNey:
That's awesome, Dean. This is how I feel as well. I'm thrilled with RailPro. Are you planning on converting more engines to RailPro?

Dean:
I'm retired so I have to budget my railroad money. I'm going to upgrade 3 Atlas Trainmasters from DCC to RailPro. After that, I have two areas of the layout that need serious revamping. First, I don't have room to store my engines or rolling stock, and no place to expand. Second There is a section of layout that I can't reach to add scenery. Kinda like painting yourself into a corner in reverse. I can't reach the corner.

nodcc4me:
Dean, I am in a similar situation with storage. My granted train space from the Yardmaster is about full. With 31 locomotives, there is no more room in the engine yards. I have at least 50 freight cars on a three-tiered, rolling shelf from Harbor Freight that slides under the layout, plus a full 11-track passenger yard. In addition, there are always at least one or two complete trains on the layout.
For your reach problem, take a look at this topside creeper stepladder. Maybe it will help yo reach that remote area. It is a bit pricey, but they frequently have sales.
https://www.micromark.com/Topside-Creeper-Step-Ladder-Support-System

Ken Z:
Dean,
Reality is such a drag!  Like you I tried RailPro and really like it.  I then bought a couple LM3S units to add into switchers for my interchange/industrial section, then a couple more for additional switchers but they got put into road units... now I still have the switchers needing decoders and I really need another hand held controller but the Comptroller is suggesting that the railroad budget has been over-extended by RailPro and Monster Modelworks purchases.   Time for some creative financing.

Ken Zieska

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