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MTH E-8 Operating Manual
This is followed by a public address message that the train on track 1 or 2
(whichever track number the arriving public address message stated) is now
boarding. Upon completion of the PA message, two conductor voice
highlights randomly begin playing. These conductor voices include
“Welcome Aboard” and “Tickets Please”. In
addition to the two conductor highlights, the
station ambient sounds continue and still
include passenger footsteps, muffled voices,
baggage being moved about, crashing sound
and whistling for a taxi. The departing
public address message automatically repeats
itself every 60 seconds with the highlights
and station ambient sounds randomly
occurring as long as the system remains in
the “neutral before forward” phase.
Event 5. (Forward)
The operator now interrupts the transformer
throttle again to enter the next reverse unit phase; forward. PFA confirms
to the operator that it has entered the forward phase by playing a conductor
voice yelling “All Aboard!” Immediately after playing “all aboard”, the
sound of the doors closing is heard. Within two seconds of the doors
closing, the locomotive bell begins chiming and the air compressor pumps
start. After approximately 7 chimes of the bell, the engine automatically
begins moving out in the forward phase with the bell continuing to ring
another 7 chimes before automatically turning off. Once the bell turns off
the operator regains control of the transformer whistle and bell buttons and
can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual.
Note:
When entering the forward phase of PFA, it is important to set the
transformer throttle at a high enough setting that will allow the engine to
begin moving once PFA automatically activates the motors. Otherwise, the
engine will just sit still until you increase the throttle setting on the
transformer.
Listen For The Sound
Of Box Door Closing
Clunnkkk
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
