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Hi, I can confirm the problem is affecting different handsets. Today the problem occur with one so I turned the power off on the main unit and turned it back on which then solved the problem with one handset, but another which was working stopped.

That I can't answer without marking all of my handsets and conducting further testing to see if it is always the same unit.

Hi, When the problem occurs it is only with one handset, the others keep working ok thankfully.

Hi, I've got a Gaugemaster DCC Prodigy advanced 2 with the wireless conversion pack and 8amp booster. I find sometimes one of the wireless handsets stops working. The only way I've found to re-establish the connection is to turn the whole system off for a period of time, but that's not ideal when I'm running the layout. Does anybody know of how to try and avoid the problem in the first place and how to resolve it without turning everything off? The handset is quite close to the transmitter on the base station. I've tried plugging the controller into the base station but that doesn't help re-establish the connection. Kind regards, Simon

I've also noticed something different from when I first set up the turntable. If I selected a track to move the turntable, the only track numbers were those programmed. Now the Tr number that can be selected is numerous and is I try and program for track 3 I get the Err 1 message.

Hi, I've recently installed a Heljan turntable and initially setting it up was quite straightforward and on different days it would remember and go to the correct track, now though it's a different story. The turntable keeps loosing it's programmed positions and just keeps spinning around non stop. I performed numerous calibrations with the turntable spinning around first fast and then slow speed after hut has passed the sensor without stopping. I've not removed the bridge, the contacts when I installed the turntable were all perfectly clean, the turntable is level as checked when installed. A factory reset sorted the problem out briefly, calibrated fine, programmed the positions again, but then back to square 1 as the saved program positions didn't work. If I try and delete a programmed track I get Err 1 message and the only way it seems to clear that is to switch it off and on again. I know the instructions claim this means no contact with the bridge, but since I'd just calibrated it, I don't believe it's a contract issue with the bridge causing the error code. I've also got the same error code when I incorrectly tried to program a track. The instructions are very poor. I have starting to get fed up with the thing as wish I never bought it as there should not be all these problems. I thought the ADM turntable was expensive but in hindsight maybe was the better investment. Any thoughts/ideas are welcome as to why it is not working correctly anymore? Cheers, Simon

They appear to have found 5 more D602 models from somewhere!

Hi, Just another update. D604 BR Green 'Cossack' now appears to be sold out online leaving only D602 'Bulldog' left in BR Green. I am so glad I got D604 at the end of last week. Cheers, Simon

Sadly the new Peco track won't come quickly enough for me and I've invested in code 75 track to come off the turntable. I've not found any information of people actually changing the track on the deck of the turntable to know how easy a task it will be. I thought the simplest option is to raise up the code 75 track to the same height as the turntable. A lot of people will have bought the Heljan turntable and be in the same situation as myself. Cheers, Simon

Hi, If anybody was thinking of buying Kernow Models excellent D600 warship in BR Green, but they have very few of the models left so I would suggest ordering one ASAP. I've got all four of the BR green livery versions and they are superb models. Cheers, Simon

Hi, I normally use code 100 track for my layout but I've recently bought a Heljan turntable which is code 83. I have bought some code 75 flexible track and Peco's transition rail section to use for the turntable. My understanding is the code 75 track is a slightly lower height and width compared to code 83? What is the best way to get a level rail height to avoid derailment problems? I have read that some people have used card but looking online the specifications is GSM and width/length. Is there a specific card size in GSM that will solve the problem? I'd like to order all the parts I need before attempting to install the turntable. Cheers, Simon

Hi, I've tried several different non sounded decoders including Gaugemaster and none have solved the problem. It is possible that some other locomotives could be doing it, but it's not very obvious if that is the situation. The track voltage appears to be the same when I checked it with a meter, assuming that the meter is sensitive enough to give a different reading? I had the meter set for 20v AC. Since multiple decoders are giving the same problem I don't believe it will be a corruption issue. I've rung Gaugemaster and they are a little stuck at the moment on what to suggest. Cheers, Simon

Hi, The decoder I fitted is non sound and think it is a Hornby Sapphire. It was fitted to a Dapol class 22 and don't believe that gave any problems, but I will put the decoder into another model and see if the problem persists. If it does occur then I will make Gaugemaster my first point of call. Cheers, Simon

Hi, I've got a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advanced 2 Wireless system with the Gaugemaster 8amp booster. The main unit is on one district and the 2nd district uses the 8amp booster. I've recently bought a class 52 Western 'Western Enterprise' from Cheltenham Model Centre and noticed the locomotive dramically changes speed when it moves into the booster district. None of my other locomotives, including Dapol class 22's do this. I have a large number of sounded locomotives spread across the two districts. The speed changed and sound of the motor is quite significant and needs to be resolved. I haven't spoken to Gaugemaster or Dapol/Cheltenham Model Centre yet as I thought I would ask on here and see if anybody else has had this problem. Why would only the new loco be affected? Cheers, Simon

Hi, Since having a locomotive with activedrive from Digitrains I have slowly been converting all my other locomotives. Does anybody other than YouChoos offer F2 brake function for a class 41 for both types of headcodes? Cheers, Simon

Hi Paul, I've followed your DCC sound fitting projects with great interest in Hornby Magazine. It would be nice to have a database some where with all of the projects listed to make it easier to find the relevant guide in the future. I'm currently working slowly through my diesel locomotives and fitting sound/stay alive and will need to convert a Hornby Class 08 shunter. I'm going to have to go through every edition checking until I find the relevant article. The Unrebuilt West Country is even further into the mists of time and I'll be pulling that guide also! Incidentally I've fitted Digitrains own stay alive to the DMU classes 105, 108 and Derby Lightweight which have the Zimo MX648 decoder as per your fitting guide. Could hide the stay alive away inside the body without really being able to see it and the length of time they can provide power is incredible. Cheers, Simon

Hi Wiggy, The activedrive sound does actually work on V5 as intended including the sound of vacuum brakes being applied with F2. The problem I understand is that the new decoder has more advanced brake options which mean the settings loaded don't work. I've been trying to adjust them myself but struggled to really work out the right settings to use. I was hoping someone on here might have a good set of CV's that I could use. I'm sure in time Digitrains will update their program but I'd like to make use of the model in the meantime. I've got two class 41 warship locos for sounding next which I thought I would use the same sound file. Cheers, Simon

I've bought my first Loksound 5 sound decoder as I normally buy Zimo due to better stay alive options. The problem is the Digitrains Class 43 with Activedrive has not been adapted to the new V5 sound card. The F2 braking settings in the CV don't work anymore. I'm new to setting CV's, does anybody have any suggestions for the settings to use? Cheers, Simon