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Conventional operation of StationSounds
I
n conventional mode, short horn/whistle
blasts (under one second) are used to
activate the StationSounds announcements.
Table 1 below describes how StationSounds
responds in conventional mode.
Trigger
Car Speed
Timing
Effect
Short Horn/
Stop
Within 15 seconds
Station arrival announcement,
Whistle Blast
of stopping
Conductor exit announcement
(“Watch your step.”)
Short Horn/
Stop
Over 15 seconds
Station departure announcement,
Whistle Blast
since stop
conductor boarding announcement
(or on first power-up)
(“All Aboard!”)
First Short Horn/
Running
n/a
Conductor welcomes passengers and
Whistle Blast
collects tickets
Second Short Horn/ Running
n/a
Steward announces first seating in
Whistle Blast
the dining car
Third Short Horn/
Running
n/a
Steward makes lounge car
Whistle Blast
announcement
Bell started,
Running
n/a
Conductor announces the next stop
Short Horn/
Whistle Blast
Use the volume control knob on the bottom of the car (see Figure 10 on page 33) to set the
volume to your desired level.
StationSounds operations
Some announcements contain random phrases and pauses. You will note some
variation during operation.
Note!
Table 1. StationSounds responses
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