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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn SW1500 Install
« Last post by Espeelark on May 27, 2025, 08:35:21 AM »
Howdy Pat!
Unfortunately I have not progressed my SW1500 install beyond my last post - way too many other things competing for my time now that nice weather has arrived. Not to worry however, I will update this post as I progress the install.
I don't see any way to leave the board in and make everything fit. On bigger locos however, sure. I initially used the OEM PC boards but have since then made a choice to remove all boards and do a hard install. Personal preference.

ON28 - Copper beading tape is definitely a plus. I have tried it. For this SW1500, I plan to use some printed circuit board strips for the common blue wire needs of the headlights.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: P2K S3 Scale Sound Systems Speaker Upgrade
« Last post by CPRail on May 27, 2025, 07:58:04 AM »
Welcome LVRR1856!

I don't consider myself a vet - I still ask lots of questions too!

I use Keep-Alives in all of my installs. Keeps the sound and lights running and helps with switches/dirty track.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Bachmann 44-tonner 2-motor version install
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 26, 2025, 09:13:31 PM »
Well that is encouraging to say the least, I have 2 44 ton GEs/Spectrums. I too was convinced this was a no-go.

Thanks Faithie999 - I guess part of the RP investment is going to be a good milling tool setup. I have a bench grinder - used on weight milling, but a press and milling bits might be the way to go.

What a hobby, I thought boats required special tooling, here we go. LOL.

Nice illustration - I am looking at all the HO installs I can find.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Copper beading tape
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 26, 2025, 08:57:47 PM »
Great ideas - I didn't know what copper bead tape or printed circuit board were till just now .... seem like both can be space savers and keep wire clutter to a minimum.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn SW1500 Install
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 26, 2025, 08:33:43 PM »
All happy with the Athearn Install ?

I would prefer to use the factory board if it allowed enough room, but then again, I have not installed any yet.

Would leaving the board work ? Maybe not in Switchers ? But bigger locos ? Lots of questions - newbie here.

Thanks
Pat





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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: P2K S3 Scale Sound Systems Speaker Upgrade
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 26, 2025, 08:21:32 PM »
Great illustration, was looking for something like this.

Does the keep alive work often ? Do you use them in all installs ?
I imagine with short wheel base locos they are good to have around switches etc ?

Sorry for all the questions - I am a newbie to RP, appreciate advice from the Vets.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Proto 2000 GP7
« Last post by TwinStar on May 23, 2025, 11:20:09 AM »
Pat;

For full disclosure, I've abandoned RailPro and went back to DCC using ESU LokSound. I'm got tired of having to reinvent the wheel every time I wanted to run a locomotive. Good luck to you if you decide to mill frames.

Jacob
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Proto 2000 GP7
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 23, 2025, 11:14:47 AM »
Old post I know, but - to the subject I am curious about.

Proto GP7s, GP9s, GP18s GP38s ..... I own quite a few of them and hoping the installs were not too terrible ?

I like Jacob expect to do some milling and cutting. Definitely looking into a drill press with milling bits. I have used a bench grinder in the past
fixing the old Proto GP38s. They are prone to zinc rot chassis syndrome. I just put an Atlas chassis in place and adjust the weights a bit, cut shell tubes .... works well.

Anyway - how did the GP7/9 installs go ? Please elaborate tips and details.
I am sure HO installs in general will require some cutting to make room, just what to expect ?

Thanks
Pat S
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General Discussion / LAST CALL! Deep Discounts on remaining RailPro Stock
« Last post by William Brillinger on May 22, 2025, 08:28:39 AM »
LAST CALL! Deep Discounts on remaining in Stock RailPro Accessories!

(If you don't see the prices, Click the US flag.)
https://www.pdc.ca/rr/catalog/products/railpro-and-accessories/13
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New Users Start Here / Re: Introduce Yourself...
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 21, 2025, 04:08:28 PM »
Awesome - That is fantastic ! Thanks for the welcome.

I was buried deep into research for Digitrax System, but was not thrilled with how fussy dcc programming is, loconet, jmri, all the extra boxes etc ... track cleaning. Nice when it works, but I wasn't convinced to pull the trigger.

I like RP for the simpleness, speed control with MU's and not have to speed match. That is absolutely beautiful.

Super - can't wait to get up and going now. Look forward to getting into this.





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