Rail King USRA 2-8-8-2, Руководство по эксплуатации

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USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions
Sounds” section found later in this manual. The sound itself is a stored
record on the ProtoSounds® software chip and will always play the same
brake sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is
reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize
the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not
uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed.
Operators will find that by 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.