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RailKing Dash-8 Operating Manual
throttle very high when entering Event 3. If the throttle is set too high, then
the second locomotive will begin vibrating on the track as its motors will be
turning in the reverse state since they cannot be disabled automatically like
FYS equipped engines. If your second engine is equipped with FYS, you may
want to disable it when used in double-headed operations. To disable FYS,
see the section on programming RESET functions starting on page 17 of this
manual.
Tip #5:
It is not necessary for the squeaking brake sounds to be heard to play
the FYS sounds. for example, the brake sounds won’t be heard if the high
voltage setting is below 13 volts when the power is interrupted to enter the
Neutral state.
Tip #6:
You can leave any of the event states at any time after entering the
state by simply interrupting the transformer throttle. Any sound effects
programmed to play in that event will simply not occur. The only exception
is Event 2 and Event 5. In Event 2, interrupting the throttle has no effect on
FYS until after the arrival Cab Chatter message has completed and the freight
car doors have opened. In Event 5, you cannot interrupt FYS until after the
engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to
move has no affect on the locomotive’s operation.