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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: mapping the new Rapido E8A functions
« Last post by cws on September 06, 2026, 02:49:01 PM »
Hi Andrew!

it seems I may have overlooked some important information like the RailPro Assistant Software User Manual!

I'm digging in and will let you know if I can make progress on my problem.

do you still want a picture?

thanks!

Carl
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: mapping the new Rapido E8A functions
« Last post by Smoke on September 03, 2026, 11:30:08 AM »
Unfortunately, Rapido has started using ESU designed motherboards which limits lighting functions that can be used by other decoders. I have a workaround that SHOULD fix this for the LM-3@-21, but I haven't tested it yet so won't post it here as it may damage components if not done properly. This shouldn't change the front lights though, as the front and rear lights should be accessible from any decoder/module. Did you set the front light button to "Output 1 Front Light"?

I am getting my Rapido CF-7 today actually (With ESU so I can do some cross referencing), so I may do some testing and let you know how my workaround actually functions. It will involve some surgery, but nothing super complicated.

ETA: The E8 doesn't have the factory capacitors, so I think it might work 100% with a LM-3S-21. Can you post a picture of the internals of the locomotive showing the motherboard? I have an E8A from an earlier run and can do some comparisons to see if they are the same.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Railpro Installation Database
« Last post by Shadowbruf on August 30, 2026, 06:35:37 PM »
Thank you for your comments and insights
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Railpro Installation Database
« Last post by gregeusa on August 30, 2026, 10:40:08 AM »
Maintaining about 6 forums myself, having a nice "database" where you can search as you say, is a lot of work, and may not be in the capability of this site.

But there is indeed a search function, the box in the upper right corner.

Greg
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: RailPro and Decoder Buddy
« Last post by cws on August 29, 2026, 02:37:38 PM »
Which decoder buddy did you choose, Mini, V1B, V5B or V8B and why? 

thanks!

Carl

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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / mapping the new Rapido E8A functions
« Last post by cws on August 29, 2026, 11:18:10 AM »
Greetings from steamy Florida...

I'm running one of the new (beautiful) Rapido E8A passenger locomotives and it's pretty amazing. 

I pulled the DC jumper and install a LM-3S-21 and set the motor current.  Horn, bell, engine, etc. all seem to operate as intended.

Now I'm trying to figure out a few more things, specifically:

why do the number boards flash when I turn them on?

The front light option controls the Mars light.  How do we turn on the headlight (F0)?

There may be other options to apply in the future.  the operating manual covers the standard F0-F28 options.

unfortunately the manual defers to the LokSound options... shouldn't we be creating RailPro options that can/should be implemented? 

thanks!

Carl
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Railpro Installation Database
« Last post by Shadowbruf on August 29, 2026, 09:56:57 AM »
Yep, been thru all the postings.

Some good information and a lot of nice installations, but really light on on being able to quickly search by mfg / engine / module type / install type (drop in vs major rewire or modifications).

I guess in my case, I'm looking to be able to, in advance of purchase an engine  (new or used ), have idea what a railpro install would entail
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New Users Start Here / Re: Introduce Yourself...
« Last post by Espeelark on August 26, 2026, 07:53:49 PM »
Welcome aboard Roger!
Living in upstate NY and hoping to have your garden train layout operating before snow flies might be a bit sporty!
I wish you luck and good weather! Share some photos when you can.
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New Users Start Here / Re: Introduce Yourself...
« Last post by RogerC on August 26, 2026, 07:48:29 PM »
Hello everyone!  My name is Roger and I am in the process of construction of a G scale layout.  In April I retired for the second time from the Railway Industry.  40 years providing capital equipment to rail vehicle maintenance facilities globally was a great career.  In my youth I enjoyed HO and N scale layouts before high school, work and college took my time.  I was exposed to a G scale railway about 25 years ago and it was dormant until early this year when I knew I would retire for good. Since then I have spent a lot of time online looking a G scale websites as well as layouts on YouTube.  I have purchased some used equipment and have been learning a lot working on locomotives bringing them back to life.  I learned of RailPro early in my research and liked all of the features with the loading sharing ability possibly the most attractive.  Don Sweet, RCS of New England, shared a lot of information and experience with me about RailPro so I purchased a system.  I am hoping to have my first install complete soon and operating on a local layout.  I live in northern New York and plan to have my own Garden train layout operating before snow flies!

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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / AR-1 Automatic Reverser and Diamonds/Crossings
« Last post by Espeelark on August 26, 2026, 04:54:27 PM »
I scratch-build my diamonds/crossings and the two frogs (highlighted in pink in the attached) are electrically isolated by gaps in the rails. I can power them, and change their polarity, through the use of a toggle switch or Tortoise switch machine, but was wondering if a Ring Engineering AR-1 (Auto Reverse Module) can do that for me?

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Would it automatically switch the polarity of an approaching train on either of the tracks?
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