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RailPro => RailPro Specific Help & Discussion => Topic started by: algae on November 21, 2023, 10:50:36 AM

Title: HO deadrail
Post by: algae on November 21, 2023, 10:50:36 AM

I'm thinking of putting together an HO battery powered locomotive.  Most of the recommendations I can find for batteries are several years old.  Does anyone have any current recommendations on a good battery/charger to go with? 

Also, I'm likely to get a DCC-ready locomotive and add sound.  Any recommendations on a really good speaker?

Thanks!

Title: Re: HO deadrail
Post by: G8B4Life on November 22, 2023, 03:43:47 AM

I'd start by reading this thread (and the linked thread in the first post) for some ideas. They are well done installs: https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,345.0.html (https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,345.0.html) . I can't help on batteries but for speakers many swear by Scale Sound Systems for his aftermarket speakers and also KPack recommends TB Speakers (big but worth it), which you can also get the same thing from ESU Loksound now. See this thread: https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,1454.0.html (https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,1454.0.html).

- Tim

Title: Re: HO deadrail
Post by: ON28 on November 24, 2023, 09:49:36 AM

Pete Steinmetz at deadrailinstalls.com has what you need. Kits, batteries, etc., and a wealth of knowledge. I am no longer in deadrail but have a charger, please message me for price. I also have a Del-Tang radio throttle and receiver that can get you started with loco control and lights.

Title: Re: HO deadrail
Post by: snowdog on December 28, 2023, 07:22:26 PM

I'm doing deadrail in my HO locos which is exciting. The other day we were running at the club and the block I was in got shorted and the booster shut down. I kept on running and let the guys know.  8)

Title: Re: HO deadrail
Post by: snowdog on January 14, 2024, 09:17:38 PM

Quote from: algae on November 21, 2023, 10:50:36 AM

I'm thinking of putting together an HO battery powered locomotive.  Most of the recommendations I can find for batteries are several years old.  Does anyone have any current recommendations on a good battery/charger to go with? 

Also, I'm likely to get a DCC-ready locomotive and add sound.  Any recommendations on a really good speaker?

Thanks!

Talk to Don Sweet at RCSofNE. He supplies Lithium-ion batteries from MTO with smart chargers. You can do the install yourself or he has an HO installer who will do it.

Good luck!