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RailKing Dash-8 Operating Manual
B. After entering Neutral, ProtoSounds® will immediately play an air
release sound followed approximately 2 seconds later by a Cab Chatter
Arrival Message. The arrival message
announces what yard the engine has arrived in
(the yard is described as either Yard A or Yard
B, alternating each time FYS is enabled during
the current operating session. If the engine is
turned off for more than three seconds,
ProtoSounds® will automatically return to the
Yard A message the next time FYS is enabled).
Immediately following the arrival message, the
sound of freight car doors can be heard opening, followed by the sounds for
forklift engines. At this point various freight yard sounds can be heard
including forklift operation, engine sounds, reverse warning horn beeps, and
additional freight car door sounds.
Event 3:
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle again to
enter the FYS Event 3. In an effort to enhance realism, FYS has disabled
the reversing unit so that it doesn’t power the motors causing the engine to
move. Upon entering Event 3, FYS confirms to the operator that it has
entered Event 3 by immediately playing a highlight sound best described as
a rumbling sound. You may have to go
through the entire FYS sequence several
times before you can clearly identify this
sound. After the rumbling highlight is
played, the freight yard sounds heard in
Event 2 continue to play randomly.
Event 4:
The operator now interrupts the
transformer throttle again to enter the FYS
phase, Event 4. FYS confirms to the operator that it has entered the Event 4
phase by emitting two quick air release sounds. This is followed by a Cab
Chatter message that the engine in Yard A or B (whichever yard
designation was played in Event 2) is
preparing to depart the yard. Upon
completion of the cab chatter message, the
freight yard sounds change as the forklift
sounds turn off and the freight car doors
begin shutting.
Listen For Air Release Sound
And Cab Chatter Message
Listen For Engine
Rumbling Sound
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
Listen For 2
Air Release Sounds
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
