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Finished RailPro Installation Examples / Re: Athearn SW1500 Install
« Last post by LVRR1856 on May 27, 2025, 05:48:41 PM »
Thanks for the info - totally understand the warmer weather thing - boating season for us.

I like the copper tape thing also - very slick.
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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!

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