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E8 Operating Manual
voltage is reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to
synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the
engine. It is not uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is
completed. Operators will find that coordinating the movement of the
throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its
movement while the brake sounds play.
Note: The brake sounds will not
be heard if the transformer throttle is not set above 14 volts and/or not
reduced below 8 volts.
TIPS ON USING THE SQUEAKING BRAKE FEATURE
Users will find the squeaking brake feature to be a very realistic way
to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down for curves, crossings
or coming to a stop at a station, side track or switch yard. However,
you may find that your engine continues to play the brake sounds once
your engine comes to a stop, or that the sounds stop before the engine
comes to a complete halt. For example, if you simply run the engine
and turn the throttle off quickly, the brake sounds will likely continue
playing even though the engine has come to a complete stop.
This annoying effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the
brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to “feather" the
throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake sounds play and
then turning the throttle off just as the sounds stop.
