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springer6

Correct procedure when entering a TVM signalled section

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springer6    39

Hello,

 

I am a great fan of the pml3 TGVs, both the standard versions and the excellent Duplex. ( better than the DTG version technically )

 

 

 

However I have a great problem with the correct procedure to adopt when moving from a non TVM section and then into a TVM signalled section.

 

 

When in a non TVM section , I usually disable KVB ( ctrl+F12) and VACMA ( ( shift +K ).

 

When I am about to enter a TVM section I select the correct pantograph (N or S) and the correct voltage (LGV) .

 

Then I press "J" to activate TVM just before the repere, however usually I get three reds and a yellow "controlle vitesse" and the emergency brakes.

 

Only sometimes do I get the correct three green TVM speed indications ( usually 300 kph).

 

The default locos with the AHS route pick up the TVM automatically, but not the pml3 models.

 

I have tried the procedure with each and both KVB and VACMA enabled and disabled .

 

Of course the TVM works perfectly well if I start off in a TVM section .

 

 

 

Can someone please explain exactly the correct procedure to adopt. :)

 

Merci.

 

springer6

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springer6    39

Merci Beaucoup,

 

That is what I was doing wrong ! Pressing "J " to arm the TVM.

 

I have just tried a Quick Drive from St Pierre de Corps from the 15kv section onto the TVM section, with both the pml3 Duplex and one of the standard TVGs .

 

Both transitions to TVM occurred automatically, just a matter of selecting the correct pantograph and voltage.

 

I knew I must have been making an obvious mistake.

 

Thank you again.

 

springer :)

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