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StNick:
I am in the planning stage of a medium/small layout (around 6ft by 10ft) and am really interested in RailPro. My ultimate goal is, as a former computer geek,is  to have the layout computer controlled. My questions concern the fact that RailPro is a sole-sourced system and in my former career, this was potentially a problem. The one question I have for you folks is this - If Ring Engr were to shut down, would you still be happy with the system as it exists as of today? Any and all opinions are welcome and would help me decide which way to go.

atsfguy:
St Nick,
No question about it. Railpro is the best control system out there and if Ring Engineering were to go under, it would still be best and I would run it forever.
Welcome to the group.
Cheers, Cecil

nodcc4me:
I agree with Ian, 100%. I wouldn't worry about it. Tim Ring is fairly young and has put plenty of time and money into his business. Barring an unforeseen incident, I can't imagine him giving it up. Even then, I'm sure a buyer would be found. The system is that good.  ;)

Alan:

--- Quote from: StNick on October 25, 2019, 10:02:00 AM ---I am in the planning stage of a medium/small layout (around 6ft by 10ft) and am really interested in RailPro. My ultimate goal is, as a former computer geek,is  to have the layout computer controlled. My questions concern the fact that RailPro is a sole-sourced system and in my former career, this was potentially a problem. The one question I have for you folks is this - If Ring Engr were to shut down, would you still be happy with the system as it exists as of today? Any and all opinions are welcome and would help me decide which way to go.

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RP is a great control system when used as intended. Beyond that, it is a totally sealed ecosystem. Replacing the control function of an HC (or multiple HCs) with a computer is, to the best of my knowledge, not possible.

nodcc4me:
Actually, by using the CI-1 interface I am able to run trains with the HC Simulator on my laptop. This is very similar to using an HC controller, although I don't think you can use multiple CI-1's and HC Sims at the same time.

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