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MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual
PREMIER
LINE
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.
Listen For The
Conductor To Say ...
All Aboar
rrd!!
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
Listen For 2
Air Release Sounds
Psshee
, Psshhee
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
