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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?
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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


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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
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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?
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: How often do you change the batteries in your HC?
« Last post by JRad on February 13, 2026, 09:40:17 AM »
Before you disassemble, put masking tape over the button(s) to hold them in place. Makes reassembly much easier.

Be sure to only use NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. AA size.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Is there a way to edit an existing light function or create a new one?
« Last post by Smoke on February 12, 2026, 01:37:29 PM »
Interesting! I wonder if this is a bug or a feature? either way I will have to see if this works with other lighting features as well (Flashing ditch lights come to mind).
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Is there a way to edit an existing light function or create a new one?
« Last post by TJMac on February 12, 2026, 12:23:03 PM »
Not sure exactly how, but I got it to work. I was moving functions around on my HC-3 and when I moved the marker lights to be next to the corresponding headlights, it somehow added the marker lights to the directional lighting function.

Front headlight + rear marker

Rear headlight + front marker
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Servonaut SM-EQ - interesting concept
« Last post by TJMac on February 12, 2026, 12:18:59 PM »
Just sent the request/suggestion. IMO that would be a huge improvement
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Servonaut SM-EQ - interesting concept
« Last post by Smoke on February 12, 2026, 12:44:26 AM »
I've asked in the past about adding an equalizer, and Ring said if there was enough interest he would add one. Contact Ring and ask to have one added, if there's enough interest I'd be pretty cool to have that ability as part of the software.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: How often do you change the batteries in your HC?
« Last post by faithie999 on February 11, 2026, 04:46:39 PM »
I don't know about the HC-3, but I assume it has basically the same construction as the HC-2b I have.

the only tricky thing in changing the batteries that I have encountered is during reassembly.  there are 4 metal stand-offs inside that need to be properly placed, and not jarred when putting the top on.  it might take you a couple of tries to keep them standing up while putting the top back on.  I've done this a few times with no issues.

Ken
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