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Electric RR
Posted by First Timer on Sunday, February 12, 2012 12:09 AM

Hi guys,  does anybody know of someone who installs Electric RR (Railsounds / Commander cruise) here in Florida?

 

Thanks

Glen

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Posted by balidas on Sunday, February 12, 2012 8:46 AM

Any hobby shop should be able to do it. Forum members who have installed these units have said the install was pretty easy.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, February 12, 2012 8:53 AM

Hi GLEN,

  Here's a great link...

http://www.mttponline.com/

BOXCAR BILL will help you out with any questions you might have.  I have bought a few units of him and he is a great guy to talk to over the phone.  Call him and ask for advice.

laz57

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 12, 2012 10:18 AM

I have done about 4 of them and I'm very non-electrical minded the first one was a little scarry but help from boxcar bill I did it with no problem at all. They also give very good instructions and you can get copies if you need them from there web-site.

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Posted by gunrunnerjohn on Sunday, February 12, 2012 10:45 AM

I've installed well over a dozen ERR kits of various types, both in operating cars and locomotives.  The basic install is very easy, the complexity starts to come in when you want to customize things like lighting, or put electrocouplers on locomotives that really aren't designed to be compatible. Smile

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Posted by First Timer on Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:03 PM

To all who responded, thank you.  I think I will try it doing myself.  Thank you again for giving enough confidence.  

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:11 PM

I've done four and even the most complex one was realtively simple.  One suggestion is to download the instruction from the website and if available in color, print them out. 

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