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The handheld controller keeps an internal list of modules it has controlled / is controlling. Normally after an amount of time (2 minutes I think) of non activity of a module it's automatically dropped from the active loco's list. Reportedly this sometimes didn't happen and if I recall correctly one of the side affects was you couldn't select the module again if it had been part of an MU. I seem to remember one of the reasons this could happen is not waiting the 2 minutes after finishing running and turning off the handheld controller.

The button simply clears this internal list.

- Tim
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Purpose of the "clear active locos list" button
« Last post by Espeelark on January 07, 2026, 04:24:31 PM »
While researching an issue I had regarding linked locomotives, I came across a July '24 discussion in this forum about not being able to unlink locos and in there it was recommended to use the "clear active locos list" button.
What exactly is the function of the "clear active locos list" button and its intended purpose?
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Multiple HC-2b's & Linked Units
« Last post by Espeelark on January 07, 2026, 04:17:38 PM »
I linked my first pair of diesels about a month ago. Boy is that sweet!
I then removed one of the diesels back to the workbench to install forward and rear (LED) lights that were originally overlooked.
I put that unit back on the layout and married it up to its partner. I then randomly picked up one of my four HC-2b's. When I selected either of the two loco's, the HC-2b did NOT indicate either was linked. I thought that maybe somehow they became "unlinked" when I removed the one to my workbench? I attempted to link them again and it said that it couldn't because it was already linked!? Same happened for the other loco in the pair. The HC-2b did not show the "Unlink" button for either loco.
I then searched this forum and found a "Can't unlink" discussion from July '24. It discussed needing to try using the "clear active locos list" button, and try linking again. I reflected on this and wondered if my issue had something to do with the fact that I have four (-4-) HC-2b's. I started going through each of my HC's and the first two showed the same thing - that the two loco's were not linked. When attempting to run either of the loco's from these first two HC's they operated independently and dragged the 2nd unit.
Then when I tried the 3rd HC, it showed that they were linked and they did operate as a linked pair.
It appears that the linked status of the two units does NOT translate across, and to, any other HC's. Is this true?
If true, then I will have to either A) unlink prior to shutting the HC down, or B) put a note on the HC that has linked locos.
Anybody have any further info on this issue?
What is everyone's exper
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New Users Start Here / Re: Introduce Yourself...
« Last post by Rjlatheart@gmail.com on January 07, 2026, 08:52:19 AM »
My name is Rich Johnson.  I am in Los Banos Ca.  I Model in G Scale and have a layout in my Back yard with over 300 Feet of track.  Narrow gauge is my main interest.  I am ALL dead rail.  Have used CVP for years.  Moved on to Blunami.  Now adding RailPro.  I am retired and havin fun Garden Railroading. 
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Old Dynamic Brake Sound File?
« Last post by William Brillinger on January 06, 2026, 09:18:39 AM »
Sorry, There is no way to transfer to the physical handheld from the sim that I am aware of.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Old Dynamic Brake Sound File?
« Last post by CPRail on January 06, 2026, 09:08:29 AM »
Hey Bill,

I don't use the HC Simulator as the computer is upstairs and across the house from where they layout is located. Far too many house related items (main beam, floor joists, ducts, wiring, etc. between the computer and the layout for a CI to work.

I could download the HC Simulator if there is a way to get the sound file from it to the physical handheld?
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Old Dynamic Brake Sound File?
« Last post by William Brillinger on January 05, 2026, 07:26:50 PM »
If you're using the HC Simulator Switcher, I can send you a storage file that has the original file on it.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Old Dynamic Brake Sound File?
« Last post by nodcc4me on January 05, 2026, 04:15:11 PM »
There is no way to copy a file from a module. Give Tim Ring a call and let him know the two files on RPA are the same. He might have the old file.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Old Dynamic Brake Sound File?
« Last post by CPRail on January 05, 2026, 03:58:35 PM »
Happy New Year Group!

With our new computer, I needed to re-download a bunch of sound files and I inadvertently downloaded BOTH of the available Dynamic Brake sound files. While the DASH 8 version is nice for the newer stuff, in watching old videos of SP power battling the mountains, that droning noise that was the old file still has a use. So I went and uploaded the old file to a loco - to my surprise it was the same as the DASH 8 sound file.

I have a couple of locos with the old file still on the module, is there a way to copy the file from the module to the hand-held or RP Assistant so I could then copy it to new locos? Or does someone still have the old file and I could make a custom file?
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Atlas O scale U23B - LM-5S-G
« Last post by TJMac on January 04, 2026, 05:08:11 PM »
Atlas O scale (2 rail) U23B

- 3D printed 90deg mount (engine only draws 1000mA) using factory chassis holes
- Replaced the factory plugs with Deans Micro 4nr plugs
- Custom wiring harness
- Replaced the factory speaker with a Visaton K 50





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