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New Users Start Here / Re: Introduce Yourself...
« Last post by Broken_Knuckle on April 19, 2024, 09:20:55 AM »
Hello my name is Nick 
Been doing G scale since 1990, been doing revolution since it came out and installing Phoenix sound with it.  Now with Phoenix no longer in available did a lot of looking for replacement and here I am starting up with Rail Pro, bought 2 controllers and 4 modules to start out and join this site to learn more about it on here and issues that I might get into. Plus looking for other Rail Pro users in Wisconsin or near by and see what they have done      Thanks    Nick
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by snowdog on April 16, 2024, 12:22:16 PM »
Hey all,

I've been in RP for a while, I'm trying to operate more realistically. Case in point, when rolling down a grade, dynamic brakes does not function as dynamic brakes (yes, I'm aware it's a sound). So I thought I'd add braking to the lead locomotive to simulate braking action but that does not work. Also, the brakes do not hold when accelerating from a stop (similar to the load function). There is the premise to my question. Thanks for the inputs.

Bryan
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by ON28 on April 14, 2024, 03:23:46 PM »
I cap some locos at 75% of top speed account ham-handed operators, but also enhances braking action, at least to me.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by KPack on April 13, 2024, 12:45:50 AM »
Load/momentum has a large effect on the brake action.  The higher the load, the longer it will take to brake.  And you'll need to hold the brake button down....as soon as you release it at all brake action ceases.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by ON28 on April 12, 2024, 08:16:54 PM »
As Ian said, during slow speed switching I'll hit the brake up to 100% and hold it there, then throttle down until the brake takes effect, which is to say an immediate dead stop.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by CPRail on April 12, 2024, 01:50:51 PM »
Hey Bryan,

Can you advise what action are you trying to achieve? Braking down from mainline speeds? Action like the TCS Drive Hold?

I think it's more like an independent brake vs. a train brake.

My layout is mostly switching, and "mainline" speeds are low. I set my accel & decel at 10%. If you then set load to say 20% (dependent on locos - some need more load), I find you can lower the throttle setting and as it's adjusting to your setting, you can use the brake. I generally use it for that last little bit, like during a coupling, or stopping after/before a switch point. I also use manual notching, so I can control the engine sound independently from the actual speed.

Hope that helps!

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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by snowdog on April 12, 2024, 06:00:26 AM »
Thank you ON28

I was aware of the throttle setting but I was hoping there was a setting I missed. That's to bad.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: Brake function
« Last post by ON28 on April 11, 2024, 06:38:00 PM »
The throttle has to be set at 0 for the brake to work. Makes no sense.
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Brake function
« Last post by snowdog on April 11, 2024, 10:26:45 AM »
Hey all,

Looking for guidance on the brake function. Specifically, when activated, is it supposed to work like a brake? When I press the brake button, I see the percentage increasing but I don't get brake action. Where can I go to get info on this or does the brake function not work that way?

TIA - Bryan
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RailPro Specific Help & Discussion / Re: How to wire power pickups on steam loco tender
« Last post by snowdog on April 11, 2024, 10:12:21 AM »
echoing G8B4Life

In a steam locomotive, the power comes in through the tender and the drivers (sometimes) Some makers grab power from one side of the tender and one or more wheels on the locomotive opposite side. (sometimes)  Ideally; you want to pickup power across all of the wheels which help in power continuity. I may be wrong but it seems to me you are concerned about powering the rear light in the tender??? Please advise. Again, without seeing the original wiring, it will be hard to give specific guidance.

If my hunch is correct about the rear light, it will be fed power through the blue and yellow wires. Good luck!
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