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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Leslie RS3L/S3L/SU3L Supertyfon Horn
« Last post by sieggs1 on October 17, 2025, 09:19:48 AM »
Hello,

I know this is old but I was looking for the same horn.

I guess the "Leslie 3 Chime Horn" as it is labeled in RailPro Assistant is supposed to be the Leslie RS3L horn.

According to Google, they are the same horn.

Regards,

Rob S.
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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on October 16, 2025, 03:34:31 PM »
Might be too late - saw update on FB that they were sold ...
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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by LVRR1856 on October 14, 2025, 03:23:05 PM »
Look on in the classified section "drisdon" is selling a bunch of used modules ... he also has a ad on the RP FB page.
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General Discussion / Re: Coffee Grounds/Walnut Shells for Ballast
« Last post by LVRR1856 on October 14, 2025, 03:18:39 PM »
I would advise not using coffee grinds based on the probability of them getting soggy from humidity and then turning moldy - yuk, then you have a mess on your hands. Walnut shells - probably a better option. But beware anything organic will eventually breakdown and decompose. Saw dust for ground cover would probably last a long time, especially if dyed/painted and glued.
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General Discussion / Re: Coffee Grounds/Walnut Shells for Ballast
« Last post by gregeusa on October 14, 2025, 10:39:42 AM »
Well, this is a forum for the RailPro products, not a general discussion on scenery...

usually close to neutral in PH, so no corrosive effect.

being organic, I'd worry about it eventually decomposing.

Here's a discussion on them:;

https://forum.trains.com/t/coffee-grounds-as-a-scenery-material/274065

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General Discussion / Re: WTB Rail Pro Products ?
« Last post by carpediem4570 on October 13, 2025, 08:03:26 PM »
I realize I’m a little late to the parade.  I just wanted to mention looking for used product. 

I just purchased 15 lm3s chips for my winter projects.  The added benefit is they are a bit less expensive, and they came with extra wiring, which also costs money.

Being in Canada our dollar isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on so, cost is a factor.

Also, being in Canada and ordering railpro from the U.S.A. isn’t an issue UNLESS your package gets flagged for further examination.  Railpro does not have Canadian telecommunications approvals.  This could result in seizure.  I ordered my starter kit from yankee dabbler three years ago and there was no problem receiving my order.

I went with railpro because of the easy to use hand controller.  That made all the difference for me. That touch screen is wonderful.

Kind regards,
Max
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General Discussion / Re: Coffee Grounds/Walnut Shells for Ballast
« Last post by carpediem4570 on October 13, 2025, 07:44:45 PM »
Wow, so many views and no comments…

I did some research and it says make sure your coffee grounds are dry, otherwise they will go moldy.

Something else that was suggested was ground walnut shells.  I have several five gallon pails full of ground walnut shells.  And of course, if you need a finer grind, throw them in a coffee grinder.  Anyone use walnut shells?

Kind regards,
Max
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn SW1500 Install
« Last post by Espeelark on October 13, 2025, 11:26:57 AM »
Howdy Rob - thanks for asking!
Nope. It's still sitting on my workbench waiting for the weather to turn. I've been very busy with outdoor activities: travel, yardwork, deck stripping and re-staining, exterior house painting, golf, yada, yada, yada....
When I get back to it, I will definitely post updates.
Yeah - starting out with an SW1500 as your first install was probably not the best choice. Good luck trying to shoehorn a PBM in there as well! I want to see how you accomplish that!
Paul Mac
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn SW1500 Install
« Last post by sieggs1 on October 13, 2025, 06:18:10 AM »
Hey Espeelark,

Did you ever finish this install?

I spent many hours on installing a LM-3S-21 and later, a LM-3S in my BN SW1500. It's still not right.

I am trying to shoehorn a PBM-2 in there as well. I keep having to shorten the wires, file the chassis and reconsider other ways to do it. Probably NOT a good candidate for my first install. Then my HC-3 failed and I had to return it to RE.

Now that I have done some other installs in larger locomotives (Two GP35's and a GP38), I am going to revisit the SW1500 and try again.

I think I might replace all the Athearn bulbs for LEDs and that might simplify the wiring a bit.

Let us know your status, if you would. Thanks.

Rob S. "sieggs"
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Problems with speaker pins on LM-3S
« Last post by CPRail on October 07, 2025, 01:28:50 PM »
No, I cascaded one down to use to power my turntable (no sound needed there!) The other had further issues, so it's now my "space" tester module for planning installs. I bought them used for a good price, so it wasn't worth it to ship them to Ring (I'm in Canada).
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