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F59PH Operating Manual
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 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.
