PC Power Amp Sometimes Goes To 0

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  1. gerhassr

    gerhassr New Member

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    I have noticed my throttle resets on Cajon Pass does anyone know how to fix it?
    Doesn't matter if power is set to 8 or 4
    Tried to move it slowly 1->2 wait few seconds, 2->3 wait few seconds. Same random power cut off.
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  2. gerhassr

    gerhassr New Member

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    My power never goes above the green limit. I don't think it's 'overheating'.
     
  3. stujoy

    stujoy Well-Known Member

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    It’s normal - it is the power transition, which happens at a certain speed or if the power setting is changed from a high to low or low to high notch. There is no way to stop it happening because it’s how the SD40-2 actually works.
     
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  4. ARuscoe

    ARuscoe Well-Known Member

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    Agree with stujoy. The systems are "changing gears" or power modes so there's a drop in power output whilst all this happens. It's common on a number of trains in game
     
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