Class 142 Issues...

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  1. ntypeman

    ntypeman Well-Known Member

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    Just before I go back to AP, has anyone had any issues with the 142???

    I bought it in the AP sale & I thought for £6.99 wasn't badly priced... Downloaded & installed it without any issues however when I came to play it, I was very quickly becoming frustrated with it...

    Not every time but more often than not, I have issues when pulling away from a stand or a station... Before anyone says, YES, I've checked the manual!!! I put the power handle to step 2/3, release the brake and hope for the best... Sometimes it'll pull away, other times not... The work around seems to be to set the DRA and then "un-set" (not sure of the correct word, "release" doesn't seem right!!!) the DRA and its not exactly prototypical... Most of the time that'll work but on the odd occasion it won't...

    Does anyone have any suggestions please???

    Eric
     
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    749006 Well-Known Member

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    You need to put the power handle to about NOTCH 4 - if you are not on the level then NOTCH 2/3 might not be enough
    If the Brakes are OFF and the Engines Rev up then the DRA is Not ON

    Ask the people you bought it from - APs support Page is a lot better than some other places
     
  3. ntypeman

    ntypeman Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Peter...

    I'll give it a try...

    Eric
     

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