Select a control system for your HO, ON30,S, O & G Scale engines.
1). Select from three styles tomatch your needs.
A. Basic PIKO R/C Sender with Key Fob transmitter.
B. Revolution transmitter with a black/white display to control up to 50trains.
C. RailPro full color touch screen with High Def sound to control all scales.
Thesetransmitterscontrol all train movements, lights and sound effects. The transmitters are on 2.4Ghz frequency. Select up to 50 engines on the Revolution transmitter and Unlimited number using the RailPro transmitter for HO to Gscale.
PIKO basic R/C sender includes transmitter (Key Fob) with each receiver. $99
Revolution Train engineer 2.4GHz Transmitter. Our price – $178
RailPro HC-2b hand controller, $270. HC-2B-SUN for out door display, $290.
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2). Next add aReceiver or Loco Module. Thisis the main circuit board.Powers the engineand has the radio receiver. All connections for lights, motors and sounds are made here. Also called aDCC Decoder. However, most decoders do not have a radio and you need to buy an additionalcircuit board which takes up space. We do not suggestthose systems.
Example of the Revolution receiver installed with wires. $114.50
Example of the RailPro Locomotive Module with sound installed in O scale Diesel. $98.
3.) Add the battery. Selectthe battery based on the scale/space availableinside your engine. For HO/ON30/S choose the smaller 11.1V packs. For O & Gscale choose from14.8V to 18.5V packs. Runtime isup to4 hours on small scale.1-6 hourson large scale.
Example of 2 hour battery inside O scale diesel. $49-$59.
Example of 6 hour battery in G scale diesel. $126.
4). Choose the Battery Install Kit to fit yourengine. ForHO, ON30, S, O scale & G scale installs you can selectthe standard BIK or Battery Back Up Kit. The Battery Back up Kit supports usinga secondbattery mounted in a trailer car for additional runtime.Any size battery can be used.
5). Options. Sound and adding new LED headlights, Ditch lights etc.
6.) Chargers are included to matchthe Lithium battery.
7).Last choice isto decide if we dothe installation for you or purchase the DIYkit specific for your engine.
8.) Final step is to contact usto order your kit or send us your loco for installation.
FAQ’s
1. WHY ON-BOARD Battery Radio Control for your trains?
No more spending 20 minutes each time cleaning track!
No more jerky running locos and flickering lights
No more buying expensive rail clamps!
No more buying expensive rail!
No more running heavy duty expensive wire underground or jumpers around your layout.
Yes to multiple locomotives/trains on one track!
Yes to remotely trigger sound systems!!
Yes to bi-directional constant lighting!
Locos run smoother, pull more cars and require less maintenance.
You can operate your trains in a realistic way.
Yes to year-round operation!
Yes to more fun!
2. How long will the battery run?
a) For G scale expect3 hours for the standardbattery orup to 6+ hours.
b). For ON30 & O scale 3-8 hours. It depends on the space to fit the largest battery.
3. My loco is too small?
a) Today most any locos can be converted.The battery is shaped to fitour trains. Now with smaller batteries and RailPro Wireless Control tiny locomotive modules, “HO” and “ON30” can be converted.
b). “HO” locos need a dummy engine or B unit for the battery.Some “ON30” Bachmann tenders can hold the battery. If not enough space use of a trailer car is necessary to hold the battery.
4. If there is no room inside the loco how do I use battery power?
a) You can use a trailer car. Like a box car or passenger car to install all the gear. Then use a connecting cable to power the Loco.
5. Can I still use track power for my other Locos?
a) Yes. The converted loco is isolated from the track power. This Loco can chase any of your track power locos.
6. Can I still use DCC or constant power thru the track for accessories?
a) Yes. Any DCC equipped locos will still operate or accessories/signals from track power.
7. Can I convert three rail locos?
a) Yes, only the later models that use a DC can motor.
8. Can I use both track power and battery radio control to operate my Loco?
a) Yes, by adding a selector switch with additional wiring.Contact RCS of NE for specificinformation.
9. Can you use anysound systems?
a) Yes, any non-DCCsound system will work. Phoenix, Dallee, ITTC, MyLocoSound.
b) RailPro Wireless Controlfor HO,ON30, S,O & G engines includes built-in sound.
11. Do you have remote couplers?
a) Yes we offer the Phoenix for “G” scale Locos and Lionel for “O” scale.
12. Can you control remote track switches?
a) Yes, the RailPro accessory moduleis compatible withPiko, LGB, ProDrive, Tortoise.