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Event 3 (Reverse)
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle again to enter
the next reverse unit phase; reverse. In an effort to enhance realism, PFA has disabled
the reverse phase so that it doesn’t power the motors and cause the engine to move
backward. Upon entering reverse, PFA confirms to the operator that it has entered the
reverse state by immediately playing the highlight sound of the conductor’s voice saying
“baggage to the right.” This is followed by the continued ambient sounds of passenger
footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about, crashing sound and whistling
for a taxi. These sounds and the conductor highlight are randomly repeated as long as
the system remains in the “reverse” state.
Event 4 (Neutral Before Forward)
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle
again to enter the next reverse unit phase; neutral before reverse. PFA confirms to the
operator that it has entered the neutral before forward phase by emmitting two quick air
release sounds. 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.
