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General Discussion / Re: MP switch motors from mtb, which one?
« Last post by faithie999 on March 02, 2026, 05:27:59 PM »sounds promising!
Ken
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General Discussion / Re: PWR-56 for powering AM-1 and AR modules?
« Last post by faithie999 on March 02, 2026, 05:26:40 PM »this is what I use for powering my railpro system. it is probably more power than you need for the AM and AR modules, but this is a solid unit.
Mean Well LRS-100-15 Switching Power Supply, Single Output, 15V, 7A
on amazon for about $25.
Ken
Mean Well LRS-100-15 Switching Power Supply, Single Output, 15V, 7A
on amazon for about $25.
Ken
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General Discussion / Re: PWR-56 for powering AM-1 and AR modules?
« Last post by JRad on March 02, 2026, 03:26:25 PM »I power my AM-1S from a 12V supply, but it puts out closer to 13V. At 12.0V the AM-1S will not power up. It needs just a bit more voltage.
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General Discussion / Re: PWR-56 for powering AM-1 and AR modules?
« Last post by William Brillinger on March 02, 2026, 06:31:34 AM »You can power the TC-1 with any power supply that provides a maximum voltage of 16 Volts DC.
Since you are not powering track with it, it does not need to be identical to your track power source.
You should be aiming for 14 volts DC.
Since you are not powering track with it, it does not need to be identical to your track power source.
You should be aiming for 14 volts DC.
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General Discussion / Re: PWR-56 for powering AM-1 and AR modules?
« Last post by carpediem4570 on March 01, 2026, 06:28:48 PM »C’mon, anyone. Can I run my accessory modules from a dc controller?
I have 12 dc controllers from my presidents choice trains sets that will be doing nothing. Can I use these to power the accessory modules, turnout controller modules and auto reverse modules?
Kind regards,
Max
I have 12 dc controllers from my presidents choice trains sets that will be doing nothing. Can I use these to power the accessory modules, turnout controller modules and auto reverse modules?
Kind regards,
Max
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General Discussion / Re: MP switch motors from mtb, which one?
« Last post by carpediem4570 on March 01, 2026, 06:22:56 PM »Well, took the plunge. Ordered 15 of the mp-8 switch motors.
From what I have read, this is a motor that can operate, in this case, a switch. With the momentary push of a button, or in this case, the hand held railpro controller, the switch will be activated and a slow movement of the points will occur, as opposed to a snap.
I’ll keep you posted.
Kind regards,
Max
From what I have read, this is a motor that can operate, in this case, a switch. With the momentary push of a button, or in this case, the hand held railpro controller, the switch will be activated and a slow movement of the points will occur, as opposed to a snap.
I’ll keep you posted.
Kind regards,
Max
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General Discussion / Re: Converting atlas switch’s/turnouts for use with railpro?
« Last post by carpediem4570 on March 01, 2026, 06:11:33 PM »Thank you kb02:
It turns out I have 12 spare dc power packs from the presidents choice train sets I bought.
Can I use these to power the railpro accessory modules; used for controlling switch motors, turntable motors, etc?
It turns out I have 12 spare dc power packs from the presidents choice train sets I bought.
Can I use these to power the railpro accessory modules; used for controlling switch motors, turntable motors, etc?
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Full load current setting with traction tires
« Last post by G8B4Life on February 23, 2026, 07:33:00 AM »That's a really good question. You've pretty much only got two choices, you can try the normal way by holding back the locomotive and using the auto set method, and if that doesn't work you'll have to set the full load current manually using your best judgement.
- Tim
- Tim
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Full load current setting with traction tires
« Last post by snowdog on February 22, 2026, 08:18:07 PM »Hey gang,
I have not been able to find this in this forum...how does one go about setting full load current on locomotives with traction tires?
TIA
I have not been able to find this in this forum...how does one go about setting full load current on locomotives with traction tires?
TIA
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: How often do you change the batteries in your HC?
« Last post by zr1rob on February 15, 2026, 02:46:49 PM »i run my layout a couple times a week, maybe one train is run and takes an hour. so that comes out to a little over a hundred times a year, with recharging after every run. I changed the batteries a year ago, and they last the whole session, with the battery gauge icon in the top corner showing about half. I've let it go after a run and not recharge, but run again and the battery icon will be down to 1/8 at the end, with full control even then.
Looks to me the HC is very efficient and the batteries should last at least a couple of years with light-moderate use.
what say you?
Looks to me the HC is very efficient and the batteries should last at least a couple of years with light-moderate use.
what say you?