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RailSounds operations
TowerCom announcements
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owerCom is a two part message involving
a "stand-by" or "clear for departure"
announcement from the dispatcher followed
by an acknowledgement from the engineer.
There are several messages and each time
TowerCom is triggered, a random
call/response will be played.
The TowerCom message, selected random-
ly for play-back, is triggered by a short whistle
blast only when the train is stopped. A long
whistle blast will not trigger the effect, and it
is disabled when the locomotive is in motion.
If the trigger (short whistle blast) occurs
within 15 seconds of the train stopping, a
CrewTalk communication
T
here are "call" messages and "response"
messages that are selected randomly for
playback. The CrewTalk messages are trig-
Train Brakes
F
or the ultimate in realism, the sound of
squealing train brakes can be played during
heavy stops. The engine must be moving at a
Wheel Flange Squeal
T
he brake sounds may also be used to simu-
late the sound of wheel flange squeal when
traveling through tight curves. Depending on
your track layout, this sound may occasionally
play when entering a curve. You may also trig-
Example
• User brings the engine to a stop and
sounds a short whistle blast.
• TowerCom message says, "Please stand
by."
• User waits until first CrewTalk plays, user
sounds another short whistle blast.
• TowerCom message says "You are clear
for departure."
"stand by" message is played; if the trigger
occurs more than 15 seconds after the train
has stopped, a "clear for departure" message
is played. The 15-second interval is marked
by the first instance of CrewTalk after the
engine stops.
gered at random intervals, from 30 seconds
to 3 minutes, only when the train is stopped.
medium speed then slowed quickly to trigger
the sounds. With practice, you will be able to
control the sound at any time.
ger this sound by quickly moving the throttle
toward the OFF position, then quickly moving it
back to its original setting. Do not move it com-
pletely to OFF or the locomotive will shift to
neutral.
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