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MTH FM Trainmaster Diesel Operating Manual
FYS confirms to the operator that it has entered the Forward phase by
playing a radio message followed by the freight car door closing. Within 2
seconds of the door closing, the locomotive will give two or three whistle
blasts depending on leaving direction. Followed by the bell chiming. After
approximately 8 chimes of the bell, the
engine begins moving in the forward phase
with the bell continuing to ring another 8
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 FYS, it
is important to set the transformer throttle at a high enough setting that will allow the engine
to begin moving once FYS automatically activates the motors. Otherwise the engine will just
sit still until you increase the transformer throttle setting on the transformer. However, don’t
set the throttle setting too high or the engine will go racing away faster than you might expect.
TIPS ON USING FYS FEATURES
FYS is a unique feature of ProtoSounds® that is completely controlled by the
operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By
reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the
various operating scenarios you might encounter when using FYS.
Tip #1:
You can escape the FYS sequence by interrupting the transformer
throttle before the radio message in Event 2 (neutral before reverse).
Tip #2:
You can terminate FYS at anytime by turning the transformer
throttle Off for 15 seconds.
Tip #3:
You do not have to be in the Forward phase to utilize FYS. For
example, if you activate the FYS feature while in Reverse and interrupt the
throttle to enter Neutral, you will be entering Neutral Before Forward rather
than Neutral Before Reverse as defined in Event 2 above. Consequently, the
Forward phase will be rendered inactive by ProtoSounds® instead of the
Reverse phase as explained in Event 3. This will allow your train to leave the
yard in the reverse direction that it arrived.
Listen For The Sound
Of Box Door Closing
Interrupt Throttle To
Enter The Next Phase
