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MTH Centipede Operating Instructions
brake sound is completed. Operators will find that coordinating the
movement of the throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to
maintain its movement while the brake sounds play.
Note: The brake
sounds will not be heard if the transformer throttle is not set above 14
volts and/or not reduced below 8 volts.
TIPS ON USING THE SQUEAKING BRAKE FEATURE
Users will find the squeaking brake feature to be a very
realistic way to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down
for curves, crossings or coming to a stop at a station, side
track or switch yard. However, you may find that your engine
continues to play the brake sounds once your engine comes to
a stop, or that the sounds stop before the engine comes to a
complete halt. For example, if you simply run the engine and
turn the throttle off quickly, the brake sounds will likely
continue playing even though the engine has come to a
complete stop.
This effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the
brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to
“feather" the throttle to keep the engine moving while the
brake sounds play and then turning the throttle off just as the
sounds stop.
