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RailSounds sound system operation
TowerCom announcements
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owerCom is a two part message involving a
“stand-by” or “clear for departure”
announcement from the dispatcher followed by
an acknowledgement from the engineer. There
are several messages and each time TowerCom
is triggered, a random call/response will be
played.
The TowerCom message, selected randomly
for play-back, is triggered by a short whistle
blast only when the train is stopped. A long whistle blast will not trigger the effect, and it is dis-
abled when the locomotive is in motion.
If the trigger (short whistle blast) occurs within 15 seconds of the train stopping, a “stand by”
message is played; if the trigger occurs more than 15 seconds after the train has stopped, a “clear
for departure” message is played. The 15-second interval is marked by the first instance of
CrewTalk after the engine stops.
Example
• User brings the engine to a stop and
sounds a short whistle blast.
• TowerCom message says, “Please stand
by.”
• User waits until first CrewTalk plays, user
sounds another short whistle blast.
• TowerCom message says “You are clear
for departure.”
CrewTalk communication
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here are “call” messages and “response” messages that are selected randomly for play-
back. The CrewTalk messages are triggered at random intervals, from 30 seconds to 3 min-
utes, only when the train is stopped.
Train Brakes
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or the ultimate in realism, the sound of squealing train brakes can be played during heavy stops.
The engine must be moving at a medium speed then slowed quickly to trigger the sounds. With
practice, you will be able to control the sound at any time.
Wheel Flange Squeal
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he brake sounds may also be used to simulate the sound of wheel flange squeal when traveling
through tight curves. Depending on your track layout, this sound may occasionally play when
entering a curve. You may also trigger this sound by quickly moving the throttle toward the OFF posi-
tion, then quickly moving it back to its original setting. Do not move it completely to OFF or the loco-
motive will shift to neutral.
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