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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Outputs for smoke units
« Last post by loco_man4449@hotmail.com on July 02, 2026, 09:05:49 PM »
I will be doing my first Rail Pro install. This is in a USA trains GP40 using a LM-5S-G. Can anyone tell me if outputs 7 and 8 can be turned on and off? I know smoke units take a lot of juice and shorten runs using batteries. Most likely will very rarely if ever use smoke, but would like to configure anyway.

Thanks in advance
Tom
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General Discussion / Sounds Stop Working
« Last post by rsmproductions on June 30, 2026, 06:49:33 PM »
I've had an issue recently where i'll be running an engine with the chuff and other sounds with no issue.  After awhile and especially it seems if I introduce another engine programmed in the same controller that the sounds stop functioning.  Not sure what might be causing this.  Anyone else had an issue like this?

Richard
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They make small speakers with a Arched sound box you could mount up under the roof of the cab.

Streamlined Backshop has them ....

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You might also consider removing the housing from the LM-3S-21
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Walthers 2026 SW1... LM-3S-21 too big...
« Last post by cws on June 29, 2026, 07:55:56 PM »
Excellent suggestions, I'll do some homework and maybe give it a try.

Fortunately, I have a spare 3S!  off to eBay to find an iPhone 4 speaker...

thanks!

Carl
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i have no experience with that loco, nor with the 3s-21, but given those provisos, could you try this:

1) save the 3s-21 for another project and purchase a 3S.
2) remove the printed circuit board and all the white connectors, identifying all the wires (track current, motor leads, lights, etc)
3) hard wire the 3S to all the wires that were previously connected to the now-removed circuit board
4) use the smallest speakers you can find (i've used iphone 4 speakers which are pretty thin)

if none of this is applicable to your model than feel free to ignore the advice!

good luck

Ken

ps--if you are still short on space in wedging in a 3S, you can remove the plastic housing (voiding the warranty) and wrap the module with Kapton tape which will provide electrical insulation.
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Hey Carl,
I bet if you ripped that OEM board out and did a hard install it would fit. It won’t be easy, but I bet it can be done.
Paul
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Walthers 2026 SW1... LM-3S-21 too big...
« Last post by cws on June 29, 2026, 12:02:52 PM »
Bummer, I was so hoping this was going to work... 

Carl
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General Discussion / Re: running RailPro on club layouts
« Last post by cws on June 27, 2026, 08:04:23 PM »
Ok, as hoped/promised/expected I can confirm that I had zero problems running on the Central Florida Model Railroad Club layout today with my RailPro equipped Walthers E8A and a few passenger cars! 

I literally set the loco and cars on a yard track, powered on the controller, connected to the locomotive and I was ready to roll.  The HC-3 controller is really impressive. 

I've been a RailPro fan since I first saw it advertised in MRH, over 9 years back but this is the 1st time I've run my own equipment (which is rather sad)!  Now I just need more 21 pin modules!

So if you're ever in the area and want a tour or to meet up, reach out! 

Carl
RailPro evangelist of Central Florida



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