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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / n scale decoders
« Last post by michealtaylor220 on February 12, 2025, 07:34:35 AM »
I've repeatedly contacted Rail Pro on the matter of N scale decoders. And there is always some dufus response!!! I do this for my N scale Brother Don and Train Show buddy Joe! I've talked till I'm blue in the face with N scalers far and wide who want the system. All I can ever tell them is they say there thinking about, planning on it, or don't hold your breath!!! RP says eventually, so what does that actually mean??? 100-million years??? If I saw a ton of cash available to me! I'd be damned if I'd be dragging my feet about it! More like I'd be looking for a good shovel and some large canvas bags!!! In the words of the X President ""Come on, man""
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: HC3 stopped working
« Last post by Mrpicks on February 11, 2025, 12:33:40 PM »
Quick update, spoke with Tim and he said that the screen that I am seeing I should never see. Was a limited problem on the HC2 units but that was taken care of. He said they have never seen it on a HC3 but in the early runs it could happen. My HC is an early run unit. So it will be off to Tim and his crew for repairs.        Dave
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: To plug or to hardwire on new locos
« Last post by CPRail on February 11, 2025, 07:53:20 AM »
I use Scale Sound Speakers exclusively (I think there is still one P2K GP30 that I haven't upgraded yet), so I recommend them. Out of your list, I've done the Athearn Genesis GP9s, a Genesis 2-8-2 and an Atlas redbox GP38 (I guess it's Silver these days?) and an Atlas Silver GP40-2W.

Biggest issue on the GP9s was the Keep-Alive (TCS KA-4) AND retaining the cab interior. I made it happen, but it wasn't elegant. Don't recall any issues with the Atlas locos and the Genesis 2-8-2 is all in the tender. Not impressed with the 2-8-2 headlight, but it wasn't my loco and the owner was happy with it, so win-win!

Start with an easy "plug and play" version with one of the exisiting boards to gain confidence. There are lots of installation posts to follow on the group, and if you run into issues, there are many who will help!

Don't forget to post your installs - they are always beneficial to view.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: HC3 stopped working
« Last post by Mrpicks on February 11, 2025, 07:51:43 AM »
Thanks Bill, I will do that today. Left the unit on overnight but with zero controls it went into sleep mode and still has power to turn on. I’ll let you know what happens.      Dave
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: HC3 stopped working
« Last post by William Brillinger on February 11, 2025, 07:12:33 AM »
Call Ring. (call, don't email) and you'll get a much faster reply.
Please let us know what they say.
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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn U50 Install
« Last post by Espeelark on February 10, 2025, 09:40:03 PM »
Don't you be calling me a "Pro"!  :D
I've only done 4 installs to this point! I've still gots LOTS to learn!

I'm sure it will turn out just fine!
Oh, and thanks for the comment about the sound volume being better after you disconnected one of the two speakers. I plan to do the same the next time I pop the shell off.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: HC3 stopped working
« Last post by Mrpicks on February 10, 2025, 08:14:12 PM »
Thank Al, I’ll give it a try.                       Dave
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: HC3 stopped working
« Last post by nodcc4me on February 10, 2025, 08:11:13 PM »
I would leave it on and let the battery fully discharge Then see if it works. If not, it probably has to go back to Ring for repair. It has a one year warranty.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / HC3 stopped working
« Last post by Mrpicks on February 10, 2025, 07:34:46 PM »
I have a HC3 that just stopped working. Wanted to delete a file and wham bam thank you ma’am it locked up. Thought I could just use the reset and I pressed the button and now the screen is white with a blue band that says Start, below that is more white screen and two horizontal bars. I need help big time, electronics is not my thing. Also none of the buttons do anything when you press them.      Dave
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: To plug or to hardwire on new locos
« Last post by fishindogwood on February 10, 2025, 05:54:18 PM »
I am planning on doing keep alives’, most likely the Railpro one.  I’m also leaning toward utilizing speakers and enclosures from Scale Sound Systems. I guess a new question or possibility is using the new 21 pin LM3s because they are a bit smaller footprint, even though I only need lights for front and back lights, possibly cab and possibly numberboard lights tho I haven even powered any of these locos to see if numberboards are clear or lightable.  Here is a list of most be utilized.

Athearn Genesis: 4- GP18’s,  5- GP-38-2’s,  2- GP-9’s,
    1-GP39x,  1- Mikado 2-8-2
Atlas Silver: 2- GP-40’s high nose,  2- Alco C420 hi nose, 
Atlas Red box: 2- C30-7’s
Atlas/ Kato Yellow box:RS3
Front Range: 2- GP9’s
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