Adding a Keep Alive to the Bowser RS3

[@OtterCreek]

LOL!! "Yeah right, we're play'in with trains get over it" One of the reasons I love your channel, moments pure unadulterated truth spoken from time to time!! Yes, I watched the whole thing down to the very end. I always do, thanks for sharing Rob!! ~Dennis

[@ceijohn1107]

New Hobby, book tapes, you could read the whole book without stopping. Haha

[@patmccarthy1624]

Great tutorial, Rob! Yeah, over 30 minutes! So, I get to spend half an hour with your incredible layout? What agony!! Can't wait for your next long video. Glad to see you're still doing well with the recovery!

[@kyleburkholder6003]

I heard somewhere that model railroading was a good hobby to get into. There is something for everyone, wiring, scenery, and construction.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Great topic, Rob. I am in the process of using the LokProgrammer to install sound files for the first time, so relatable...and sure I watched to the end.

[@daviemaclean61]

Just back from my first model rail show in two years, thanks to you know what, and this pops up! My day is complete

[@d-rail7271]

Paying you by the word was definitely a mistake on our part :-P Looking and sounding great

[@Ghoststang74]

Thank you for another great (and entertaining) video! Even though I model the mid 60's to early 70's DC, with a handful of sound equipped locomotives for ambient noise, I find your videos informative, inspirational, and fun! Thanks, stay safe, and keep the videos coming please!

[@caspianwendell]

I did watch all the way through cause I enjoy the videos, don’t ever change Rob!

[@michaelcudby787]

i have a bouser c628 non sound.That thing is sooo nice.No issues when I unpacked it,nothing missing/broken,unlike all the other manufacturers.Bowser ...... 10/10.Wished I had more.

[@robertrusso6539]

Thanks Rob! Another great video; and also thanks for the Amazon link. I needed those, and purchased right away. Your great videos have given me some much useful info, and as a 85 year old DCC beginner is sure helps! Thank you so much and stay well!

[@conrailfan6277]

If your ready to take a break from trains Rob, build a 1/48 scale Space 1999 Eagle 1 with lights and sound!! LOL!!! That was a great video, and no your babbling is why I watch your videos!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@yorkiepudd7404]

nice work on the stay alives Rob, as for a new hobby ---- skateboard & wingsuit off mountain tops as then your hobby time will fly-by 😁 😁

[@donaldkormos5529]

Thanks for the video ... good to hear from you again !!!

[@michaelcudby787]

omg.that weathering done soooo sweet.The layout that we can see so far, is just gorgeous.Well done Stephen

[@chty97a]

Yeah, it’s long but I love your videos!!! I’ve been watch you for years. So don’t stop. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

As always Great 👍🏻 🎩 🎩 off to ya! Keep the Videos, coming!

[@SouthEastRailfan]

Another very informative episode Rob! I've wondered about the "keep-alives" or any of those types of capacitors. Thanks for sharing! -Will

[@Griphook3D]

I love the weathering on that!!!!

[@anthonyborden2513]

Thanks Rob for the information best layout on KZbin !

[@TheSonofruss]

Whoo updates and 30 minutes of them

[@COSF101]

It was very helpful. Thank you for uploading the video. Please introduce the Reading C-630 that was reflected a little in the video someday.

[@stephensejda5213]

Please do a weathering clinic. Your locomotives look fantastic!

[@ricknesbitt5949]

Good job Rob.

[@randytaylor1258]

Looks great! What's a Keep Alive? Cam you play the road runner horn? Beep-beep!

[@frankbernard6819]

Another great video.

[@bobharris5872]

Yes, I watched the whole thing. I don't model diesels or use your brand of decoders but still since I feel uncomfortable working with decoders still your detailed account of your methods is very helpful. And most of your babble isn't aimless 🙂 How's the head? Bob

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Bob! The old noggin is fine, have a cool scar now. Chicks dig it.

[@jackcutler1059]

Hi Rob. I am curious. Maybe you said this and I missed it, but why did you use the TCS Keep-Alive instead of the ESU PowerPack?

[@nicklorusso1024]

Ok Rob where did you acquire your RS-3's a friend of mine is still waiting on his SP&S units.

[@robbennett1965]

Nick- I preordered one from Hog Trains, and bought a second one from Lombard Hobbies. I haven't checked, but these were selling very fast. To my knowledge, this shipment only included the Pennsy and WM units- others will follow later this year. Checking the Bowser site, it looks like the SP&S, D&H, and B&M units are due to arrive in March.

[@nicklorusso1024]

@@robbennett1965 thanks for the response.

[@JS-mh2wj]

Nice weathering. Thanks for sharing a source for the connectors. Been looking for small connectors for this type of keep alive addition. Especially for us bad people who won’t buy the more expensive ESU Power Paks. I use the Auto Tune on all ESU locomotives. Why not it takes 30 seconds to do it. I have actually seen it clean up poor performance.

[@robbennett1965]

Bad BAD people! LOL. I almost did try the ESU PP's, but besides the cost they likely would have been too big for this application. We won't tell ESU what we do....

[@scottaylor4468]

Hi Rob, you know you could take up working on transformers, just a thought. 😁 thanks for another good video.

[@Vman7757]

LOL thanks for sharing.

[@donaldmurphy4874]

What is the Amazon item number for the connector kit you use? I have been solderin these from pieces since 1997. I like your method much better!! Erie, Pa

[@robbennett1965]

I know you- Hi Don! The Amazon number is (ASIN?) B09F3TQS9V.

[@danielmarra2237]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EtonieE25]

It’s getting to the point of one needing an educational degree just to play with trains these days🤔😆👍

[@rugrattherailfan5860]

CV 124 set it to 0 or 16. It will get rid of the delay when you start to move.

[@bobmartin3018]

You don’t have to disconnect the power pack with the ESU powerpacks

[@bobmartin3018]

I did two with theESU power packs it was easy

[@1621billw]

Just pick the loco up. If the Keep Alive works it will continue to run

[@jontaylor1652]

Good job you babble on so much Rob, or I'd have had nothing to do for thirty minutes.

[@troymotter7422]

👍🏻you may want to get into miniature trains I hear there vary interesting