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General Discussion / Re: Clearing out all excess RP items that have been in use...Also some new items.
« Last post by faithie999 on April 01, 2026, 04:33:36 PM »
the "dry heat" thing is for real, as you know, but we midwesterners think it's a joke!

we were at an in'n'out in scottsdale last april.  at lunchtime we were sitting outside at one of the tables with the rigid umbrellas.  there was a nice breeze and it felt like 80 degrees.  i checked my phone, and it was close to 100, but the humidity was 3%!
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General Discussion / Re: Ken Patterson Fire - Could his problem effect us?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on March 31, 2026, 11:28:34 PM »
Sure can.
Even a straight old DC layout can catch fire. A DC transformer does have a built in breaker that cuts out on a short. (remember when the red light on the xfmr would come on?)

You would need to have the short and then constant power feed. You have probably experienced a DC short at some time, and Loco gets hot and you smell a melting situation ... eventually it could flame up. It's kinda like a toaster wire turning red, can burn something.

Railpro puts out 14.7v and about 5 amps ? Enough to cause a problem if left in short stage.
Ring makes the CB-1(circuit breaker), someone can explain how they work .. I have not installed mine yet. Not sure if they cycle on/off like dcc ?
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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on March 31, 2026, 11:15:22 PM »
Thanks JRad, I will check those out for sure. Never heard of them.
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General Discussion / Re: Clearing out all excess RP items that have been in use...Also some new items.
« Last post by darryl.trains on March 30, 2026, 05:37:20 PM »
Ken,  Not as hot as last week but mid 95 degrees this afternoon...  It's a dry heat.
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General Discussion / Re: Clearing out all excess RP items that have been in use...Also some new items.
« Last post by faithie999 on March 30, 2026, 05:18:01 PM »
we're getting ready for our annual trip to apache junction (lost dutchman state park) with our travel trailer to visit our son and DIL.  i know it's been abnormally hot the past few weeks.  looks like a bit cooler now but still i'm glad we chose an electric site this year so we can run our AC during the day! unfortunately the view of the Superstition Mountains from the electric sites isn't the same as from our favorite non-electric site, but life is a series of trade-offs!

Ken
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General Discussion / Clearing out all excess RP items that have been in use...Also some new items.
« Last post by darryl.trains on March 30, 2026, 12:57:09 PM »
Just collected too much over the years..  Huh !    Some lightly modules and a lot of other stuff like iPhone speakers, cubes etc. Not going to sell bits and pieces so there will be lot item of like kind. First listing will be here this week. cheers TOF in Yuma. Ya it's getting warm...
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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by JRad on March 29, 2026, 08:33:18 AM »
There are quite a few stocking dealers. The few that I have used are Don Sweet at RCS of New England and Robby D. ar RLD Hobbies.
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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on March 28, 2026, 12:09:25 PM »
Hello All you Railpro Brothers and Sisters ! Happy Spring !

Just kicking can down the road, anybody know where to buy RP Modules lately ?

SSS website shows no stock, and I emailed him about availability,
Let's just say he did not sound too enthusiastic about selling RP. - He did not say he wouldn't, but ...

Just checking the waters before purchasing my next batch of LMs. Never hurts to compare notes.
If anybody has a surplus they want to off load - (prefer un-used) ... reach out to me.

Thanks
Pat
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Power Atlas Snap-Swicthes with track power?
« Last post by gregeusa on March 28, 2026, 11:36:29 AM »
or put a diode "dropper" on the input to the switch motors if concerned... .7 volts per diode...

Greg
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Power Atlas Snap-Swicthes with track power?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on March 28, 2026, 11:24:56 AM »
I think there was a subject like this recently that I remember answering.

Railpro power puts out 14.7 v (dc), so it is on the high side. But as you stated - seems to work.
You could also power it with an old Tyco or other standard DC xfmr from past train sets if you have any.(?) - and dial the voltage back to 11 or 12v for a lower output, plus not taking anything away from the rail power system, if it happens to short again, may run the risk of messing up a module, or other RP equipment since it's all connected from track ... just a thought.

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