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Any video on how to install railpro in athearn blue box?

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IDRick:
I'm considering the switch to Railpro.  I have three Athearn BB locos and was wondering if there are videos on how install a railpro module in the  BB athearns?  Any videos on how to install a nine pin plug in an athearn blue box?

emd_16645:
This video does a decent job. Only major difference is that you plug in a Railpro chip instead of the DCC decoder. Lol. In the video they use a digitrax socket that has new motor clips. You can just soldier wires from a standard socket rather than paying more fore the special on.

IDRick:
Thanks for the link Emd!  :-)  Very well done video!

I found another video from the same author that uses a digitrax DHWH  (9 pin to bare wires wire harness) and a DH123D decoder.  See:    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!  I think I will install a digitrax DHWH harness and a digitrax DHDP dummy plug in each loco.  This will operate the locomotives in DC and have things ready for a full fleet conversion to Rail Pro at Christmas.  Still undecided about adding sound, I have a lot to learn...

emd_16645:
Rick,

My suggestion is go for sound.  The added cost is minimal, Bill sells the non-sound LM3 for $46, and the LM3S for $73.  His prices are as good as you will find.  So that equates to about 50% more, but you have sound.  Speakers aren't expensive, iPhone speakers you can get for $1 to $1.50 each, so you aren't breaking the bank there.  But ultimately, its a preference.

Chris

IDRick:
I agree, the added cost for sound is ~50% but definitely doable with my small fleet of locos!  I also have two P2K's (SW9 and GP30) that I'm researching how to convert.  NCE has a drop in decoder for both but I course want railpro...   :)

BTW, quick question, where do I find the fine detail wire stripper?  Mine goes down to 22 gauge, is that small enough?  Thanks.

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