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In the Mid 1980s GE changed it's 16cyl FDL design to include a different exhaust silencer, a new electric compressor often known as the "Whoop compressor" and changed some of the electronics of their locomotives. These differences among a few other led to a distinct change in the sounds from the GE 16cyl FDL often found from the U25Bs on through the Dash-7 series of the Locomotives.
GE's AC series of locomotives were introducted in 1994. They share the same carbody design and many of the internal components as the Dash-9 series, except they are equipped with AC traction motors instead of the conventional DC versions. The cab air conditioner was moved from the left (conductor's) side walkway to a position under the cab floor to make space for the six traction inverters (one per axle) that supply the AC current to the traction motors.
The "Modern" GE 7FDL 16Cyl Prime mover can be found in the following Locos:
Dash 8-39B, Dash 8 40-B, Dash 8-40BW, Dash 8-39C, Dash 8-40C, Dash 8-40CM, Dash 8-40CW, Dash 8-41CW, Dash 8-44CW, Dash 9-40C, Dash 9-40CW, Dash 9-44CW, C38EMi, C38AChe, AC4400CW
Some AC6000CW were built with 7FDL-16cyls and were later converted to 7HDL-16cyl. Some were never converted. Please refer to the prototype for reference.
Passenger Locos including: P40DC, and P42DC were built slightly different and contained HEP.
Recorded from a GE AC4400CW
This project has an automatic low & high idle. It has a single late (silenced) exhaust stack.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual nothing. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This file is also equipped with a Smart Start feature that cycles the prime mover on and off at intervals of your choice if the throttle is left at Idle and the loco is stopped.
Smart Start (Sound CV14):
CV168=0 No Smart Start Cycle - Default
CV168=1 - 3 Minute Cycle
CV168=2 - 6 Minute Cylcle
CV168=3 - 9 Minute Cylcle
CV168=4 - 12 Minute Cylcle
Etc.....
CV168=255 - 765 Minute Cycle
3rd Gen Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3L-R
CV163=1 Leslie S-5T-RRO-R
CV163=2 Nathan K-2H
CV163=3 Nathan K-3H-L
CV163=4 Nathan K-3L
CV163=5 Nathan K-3LA
CV163=6 Nathan K-5HL
CV163=7 Nathan K-5H-R24
CV163=8 Nathan K-5L
CV163=9 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=10 Nathan K-5LA-R24
CV163=11 Nathan K-5L-LA
CV163=12 Nathan K-5L-R24
CV163=13 Nathan P-3
CV163=14 Nathan P-5-R24
GE Modern Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 031
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 033
CV164=2 Graham-White E-Bell 001
CV164=3 Graham-White E-Bell 002
CV164=4 Graham-White E-Bell 008
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
3rd Gereration Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV166=1 Composition Shoe #2
GE Modern Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 AC4400CW Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 AC4400CW Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 AC4400CW Air Dryer 3
CV166=3 E4C6T Air Dryer 1 Hide description more…
The GE FDL-16 prime mover was first used in 1959 in the General Electric U25B locomotive. Over the years little changed in terms of sound until the "Dash-8" series of GE locomotives was introduced. Known for their throaty chug and shaft driven compressor (rather than the more modern “Whoop” electric compressor) , the following GE locomotives used the early 16cyl FDL prime mover:
U25B, U28B, U30B, U33B, U36B, U25C, U28C, U28CG, U30C, U30CG, P30CH, U34CH, U33C, U36C, B30-7, B36-7, C30-7, C36-7
Recorded from a GE U25B
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single early exhaust stack.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual notching. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
Prime mover volume selection mode. By default the prime mover has volume dynamics. Meaning idle is soft while notch 8 is loud. This is very prototypical. The next option is volume maxed out. Meaning idle and notch 8 are the same volume. This is more suitable for people who like it loud.
Change the sound configuration of the prime mover sound slot 1
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV263 = 0 Prime Mover Dynamic Volume Control
CV263 = 1 Prime Mover Max Volume
1st Generation Horn Pack 2
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3J
CV163=1 Leslie S-3K-R
CV163=2 Leslie RS-3L
CV163=3 Leslie S-5T-F
CV163=4 Leslie S-5T-R
CV163=5 Leslie S-5T-RRO
CV163=6 Leslie SL-4T
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=8 Nathan M-3H-R2
CV163=9 Nathan M-3-R1
CV163=10 Nathan M-3-RT1
CV163=11 Nathan M-5-R24
CV163=12 Wabco A-2
GE U-Boats Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 004
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 005
CV164=2 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 009
CV164=3 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 021
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
1st Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV165=1 Cast Iron Shoe #1
GE U-Boats Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 U23B Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 U23B Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 U30C Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 U36B Air Dryer 1
S0545 - Release Notes
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V-3 R-3:
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- description mispelling fix
- description brake squeal error fix
- soundslot brake squeal spelling mistake
- remastered prime mover
- updated prime mover comment
V-4 R-4:
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- Prime mover volume selection mode
Hide description more…
In the Mid 1980s GE changed it's 16cyl FDL design to include a different exhaust silencer, a new electric compressor often known as the "Whoop compressor" and changed some of the electronics of their locomotives. These differences among a few other led to a distinct change in the sounds from the GE 16cyl FDL often found from the U25Bs on through the Dash-7 series of the Locomotives.
GE's AC series of locomotives were introducted in 1994. They share the same carbody design and many of the internal components as the Dash-9 series, except they are equipped with AC traction motors instead of the conventional DC versions. The cab air conditioner was moved from the left (conductor's) side walkway to a position under the cab floor to make space for the six traction inverters (one per axle) that supply the AC current to the traction motors.
The "Modern" GE 7FDL 16Cyl Prime mover can be found in the following Locos:
Dash 8-39BE / B39-8E, Dash 8-39B / B39-8 - roughly same Prime mover but different exhaust and Compressor, Dash 8 40-B / B40-8, Dash 8-40BW / B40-8W, Dash 8-39C / C39-8 - roughly same Prime mover but different exhaust and Compressor, Dash 8-40C / C40-8, Dash 8-40CM / C40-8M, Dash 8-40CW / C40-8W, Dash 8-41CW / C41-8W, Dash 8-44CW / C44-8W, Dash 9-40C / C40-9, Dash 9-40CW / C40-9W, Dash 9-44CW / C40-9W, C38EMi, C38AChe, AC4400CW / AC4400
Some AC6000CW were built with 7FDL-16cyls and were later converted to 7HDL-16cyl. Some were never converted. Please refer to the prototype for reference.
Passenger Locos including: P40DC, and P42DC were built slightly different and contained HEP.
Recorded from a GE B39-8E
This project has a automatic low & high idle. It has a single late (silenced) exhaust stack.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual notching. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This file is also equipped with a Smart Start feature that cycles the prime mover on and off at intervals of your choice if the throttle is left at Idle and the loco is stopped.
Smart Start (SoundCV14):
CV168=0 No Smart Start Cycle - Default
CV168=1 - 3 Minute Cycle
CV168=2 - 6 Minute Cylcle
CV168=3 - 9 Minute Cylcle
CV168=4 - 12 Minute Cylcle
Etc.....
CV168=255 - 765 Minute Cycle
2nd Generation Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3K-R
CV163=1 Leslie RS-3L-R
CV163=2 Leslie S-5T-F
CV163=3 Leslie S-5T-R
CV163=4 Nathan K-3H
CV163=5 Nathan K-3L
CV163=6 Nathan K-3LA
CV163=7 Nathan K-5H
CV163=8 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=9 Nathan K-5LA-R24
CV163=10 Nathan M-3
CV163=11 Nathan M-3H
CV163=12 Nathan P-3
CV163=13 Nathan P-5-R24
GE Dash 8 Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 003
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 008
CV164=2 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 029
CV164=3 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 034
CV164=4 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 035
CV164=5 Graham-White E-Bell 001
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
3rd Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV165=1 Composition Shoe #2
GE Dash 8 Air Dryer Template Pack 2 (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 B39-8E Air Dryer 3
CV166=1 B40-8 Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 B40-8 Air Dryer 3
CV166=3 BW40-8 Air Dryer 1
S0719 - Release Notes
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V-3 R-3:
===================================================
- description mispelling fix
- description brake squeal error fix
- soundslot brake squeal spelling mistake
- remastered prime mover
- updated prime mover comment Hide description more…
The GE U18B was introduced by GE as a branch line roadswitcher in 1973. Easy to spot due to its relatively short length — 54 ft 8 in (16.66 m) — it was the only North American locomotive powered by the 8-cylinder FDL engine.
There were some export locomotives built with this prime mover:
SG10B, U15C, U17C, U20C, and the C18-7i
The U18B was not well recieved as only 5 railroads bought the locomotive, with one railroad only purchasing 1 unit, for total of 163 units produced. The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL) bought 105 U18Bs, far more than the second-best U.S. customer, the Maine Central Railroad (MEC), which ordered 10. Most of the SCL and MEC U18Bs rode on refurbished Blomberg trucks, recycled from old EMD locomotives, making the U18B even more visually distinct from other GE locomotives.
Recorded from a U18B
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single early exhaust stack.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual nothing. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
1st Generation Horn Pack 2
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3E
CV163=1 Leslie S-3K-R
CV163=2 Leslie S-3L-R
CV163=3 Leslie S-5T-F
CV163=4 Leslie S-5T-R
CV163=5 Leslie S-5T-RRO
CV163=6 Leslie SL-4T
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=8 Nathan M-3-HR2 (Temp Nathan M-3-H)
CV163=9 Nathan M-3-R1
CV163=10 Nathan M3RT1
CV163=11 Nathan M-5-R24 (Temp Nathan M-5)
CV163=12 Wabco A2
GE U-Boats Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 006
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 007
CV164=2 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 010
CV164=3 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 018
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
1st Gereration Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV166=1 Cast Iron Shoe #1
GE U-Boats Air Dryer Template Pack 2
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 U18B Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 U18B Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 U18B Air Dryer 3
CV166=3 U18B Air Dryer 4 Hide description more…
Introduced in 2012, General Electric's Tier 4 GEVo Series represents the latest in diesel-electric locomotive technology. The GE Tier 4 GEVo is designed to meet increasingly stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions regulations.
The EPA “Tier” emissions standards are a series, or Tiers, of allowable emissions levels based upon a locomotives’ date of manufacture. The highest and most stringent tier level, Tier 4, sets maximum allowable NOx and hydrocarbon emissions levels for locomotives built for domestic use 2015 onward.
While similar in appearance to previous GE GEVo designs, the Tier 4 models featured a longer frame compared to their predecessors. This allows for a larger radiator “cab” (GE refers to the various sections of the long hood as “cabs”), and a "hump" over the engine cab for advanced exhaust treatment equipment.
Initially, a boxy housing filled the entire roofline on the blue-painted field test/demonstrator units. Due to changes in treatment equipment and clearance issues, the "hump" would decrease in size and shape into a boxy compartment around the exhaust on initial production units. This culminated in an angled compartment surrounding the exhaust manifold on the latest production versions (2016+).
Despite boxier engine cab rooflines and a radically styled radiator cab, the basic Tier 4 design shares a family appearance with GE safety cab-equipped units going back to the DASH-9s of the 1990s. It even includes the same 12-cylinder GEVo-12 series prime mover and 4,400hp as its predecessor model.
The Tier 4 units have proven to be popular with the major railroads including BNSF Railway, Canadian National, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific. While GE has settled on a basic carbody design to keep production costs down, there are notable variations and detail differences due to customer specifications.
With many units built for railroads across the US and in Canada, the Tier 4 GEVo can be seen operating nationwide in a variety of assignments.
3rd Generation Horn Template Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Nathan P5
CV163=1 Nathan K5LA
CV163=2 Nathan M3H
CV163=3 Leslie RS-2M
CV163=4 Nathan K3HA
CV163=5 Nathan K3L
CV163=6 Nathan K3H
CV163=7 Nathan K5H
CV163=8 Nathan P5A
CV163=9 Nathan P5 (Old Cast)
CV163=10 Nathan M3RT1
CV163=11 Leslie S3L
CV163=12 Leslie S5T
CV163=13 Nathan K5LR24
CV163=14 Leslie S5TRF
CV163=15 Nathan K5HLL #1
CV163=16 Nathan K5HLL #2(Default)
GE Modern Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 031
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 033
CV164=2 Graham-White E-Bell 001
CV164=3 Graham-White E-Bell 002(Default)
CV164=4 Graham-White E-Bell 008
3rd Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV166=1 Composition Shoe #2
FULL THROTTLE features:
Drive Hold: Sound Slot 2 Mapped to F9
Independent Brake: Sound Slot 11 Mapped to F10
Run 8: Sound Slot 20 (not Mapped)
Coast: Sound Slot 21 (not Mapped)
Please Note:
ESU is working hard to utilize all of the abilities of the LokSound 5 technology by mastering brand new files from original audio. As this process takes time we understand that customers may wish to have files that are not yet mastered. For this reason, this file is a converted LokSound 4 file so it can be used on LokSound 5 state of the art decoders. Once the new version of this file has been remastered to the full LokSound capabilities you can use the ESU LokProgrammer to upgrade your decoder for free! Hide description more…
The GE FDL-16 prime mover was first used in 1959 in the General Electric U25B locomotive. Over the years little changed in terms of sound until the "Dash-8" series of GE locomotives was introduced. Known for their throaty chug and shaft driven compressor (rather than the more modern “Whoop” electric compressor) , the following GE locomotives used the early 16cyl FDL prime mover:
U25B, U28B, U30B, U33B, U36B, U25C, U28C, U28CG, U30C, U30CG, P30CH, U34CH, U33C, U36C, B30-7, B36-7, C30-7, C36-7
Recorded from a U30C
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single early exhaust stack.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual notching. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
Prime mover volume selection mode. By default the prime mover has volume dynamics. Meaning idle is soft while notch 8 is loud. This is very prototypical. The next option is volume maxed out. Meaning idle and notch 8 are the same volume. This is more suitable for people who like it loud.
Change the sound configuration of the prime mover sound slot 1
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV263 = 0 Prime Mover Dynamic Volume Control
CV263 = 1 Prime Mover Max Volume
1st Generation Horn Pack 2
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3J
CV163=1 Leslie S-3K-R
CV163=2 Leslie RS-3L
CV163=3 Leslie S-5T-F
CV163=4 Leslie S-5T-R
CV163=5 Leslie S-5T-RRO
CV163=6 Leslie SL-4T
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=8 Nathan M-3H-R2
CV163=9 Nathan M-3-R1
CV163=10 Nathan M-3-RT1
CV163=11 Nathan M-5-R24
CV163=12 Wabco A-2
GE U-Boats Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 006
CV164=1 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 007
CV164=2 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 010
CV164=3 GE M 6731022A Steel Bell 018
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
1st Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV165=1 Cast Iron Shoe #1
GE U-Boats Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 U23B Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 U23B Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 U30C Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 U36B Air Dryer 1
S0766 - Release Notes
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V-3 R-3:
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- description mispelling fix
- description brake squeal error fix
- soundslot brake squeal spelling mistake
- remastered prime mover
- new prime mover volume selection mode
- new prime mover comment Hide description more…
The Iconic GG-1 is known around the world as the American Electric Streamliner. Built by GE and the famous Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Shops the GG-1s were constructed between 1934 to 1943. Operating in a multitude of paint schemes the GG-1s ran on PRR, Penn Central, Conrail, Amtrak, and NJT. Primarily they ran on the North East Corridor between New York City and Washington DC. They did occasionally see service on other electric lines around the north east United States.
Though the GG-1 was relatively quiet compared to its diesel electric cousins our ESU version includes correct GG-1 A-200 Air horns, Proper GG-1 Bells, Sounds of the pantographs going up and down, transformer sounds, traction motor fans, traction motor gear whine, random compressor, new air release and brake squeal sounds, curve squeal, and track sounds.
1st Generation Horn Template Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie A-125
CV163=1 Leslie A-200
CV163=2 Leslie S-2M
CV163=3 Leslie S-3K
CV163=4 Leslie S-3L
CV163=5 Leslie S-5T
CV163=6 Nathan M3
CV163=7 Nathan M3H
CV163=8 Nathan M5
CV163=9 Nathan P5 (Old Cast)
CV163=10 Nathan P5R24 (Old Cast)
CV163=11 Nathan P3 (Old Cast)
CV163=12 Nathan P3-R4 (Old Cast)
CV163=13 Nathan P5A (Old Cast)
CV163=14 Wabco E-2
CV163=15 Leslie A200 #2(Default)
CV163=16 Dual Leslie A200
CV163=17 Leslie Dual A125-A200
GG1 Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 Bell 01
CV164=1 Bell 02
1st Generation Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe
CV166=1 Cast Iron Shoe
Please Note:
ESU is working hard to utilize all of the abilities of the LokSound 5 technology by mastering brand new files from original audio. As this process takes time we understand that customers may wish to have files that are not yet mastered. For this reason, this file is a converted LokSound 4 file so it can be used on LokSound 5 state of the art decoders. Once the new version of this file has been remastered to the full LokSound capabilities you can use the ESU LokProgrammer to upgrade your decoder for free! Hide description more…
Recorded from: Madeline WGN St. Louis Car Company Doodlebug
Doodlebug is a nickname in the United States for a type of self-propelled railcar most commonly configured to carry both passengers and freight, often dedicated baggage, mail or express, as in a combine. The name is said to have derived from the perceived insect-like appearance of the units, as well as the slow speeds at which they would doddle or "doodle" down the tracks. Early models were usually powered by a gasoline engine, with either a mechanical drive train or a generator providing electricity to traction motors ("gas-electrics"). In later years, it was common for doodlebugs to be repowered with a diesel engine.
Doodlebugs sometimes pulled an unpowered trailer car, but were more often used singly. They were popular with some railroads during the first part of the 20th century to provide passenger and mail service on lightly used branch lines at less expense than with a train consisting of a locomotive and coaches with larger crew. Several railroads, mostly small regional and local networks, provided their main passenger services through doodlebugs in a cost-cutting effort.
This project is a normal idle version. It has single exhaust stacks per motor.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
"Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
Horns:
Forward:
1st Generation Switcher Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Handcock 4700 Whistle (Temp No Loop)
CV163=1 Leslie A-125
CV163=2 Leslie A-200
CV163=3 Leslie S-25 (Temp Leslie S-2M)
CV163=4 Leslie S-2M
CV163=5 Leslie S-3K
CV163=6 Leslie S-3L
CV163=7 Nathan M-3
CV163=8 Nathan M-5
CV163=9 Nathan P-2 (Temp Nathan P-3-OC)
CV163=10 Nathan P-3-OC
CV163=11 Nathan P-5-OC
CV163=12 Wabco A2
CV163=13 Wabco AA-2 (Temp Wabco A2)
CV163=14 Wabco E-2
Reverse Leslie S-25
Bell:
EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 044
Brake Squeal:
Composition Shoe
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Recorded from: Purdue University Orton Crane & Shovel Co. 20-Ton Crane
This Orton 20-ton self-propelled crane was built for Purdue University in 1945, serial number 44596. It was originally gas powered but was converted to diesel in 1960.
Purdue University had two coal fired power plants at its West Lafayette, IN, campus and, when the first power plant was taken off line in 1985, #44596 became surplus. Purdue
eventually donated it to the museum in 1992.
The crane's diesel engine was rebuilt and it is used quite often for various projects by the museum.
While this was recorded from the 20Ton Orton Crane, this file could be used for many variations of railroad and non railroad cranes. The American Crane by Walthers would be one example.
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As the EMD 567s got worn, Many Railroads underwent rebuild programs to prolong the life of their locomotives. One Program in particular was the Uceta GP-16 program on the SCL. Starting in 1979 they took many of their GP7s, GP9s, and GP18s and replaced the existing 567 prime movers with 16cyl 645C Power Assemblies. This combination resulted in a unique sound never before released in the Model Railroad Market.
There were a number of these rebuild programs by many railroads. CN Had GP9RMs, The DM&IR had SD-Ms rebuilt from SD9's and SD18's and others.
16cyl 567s were not the only ones to be rebuilt many 12cyls also recieved this upgrade. This file represents a 12cyl upgrade to 645 Assemblies.
While there were different Exhuast configurations, This file will be very close to the following locomotives:
Rebuilt SW-1200RS
Rebuilt GMD-1
Rebuilt SW1200
and others
Recorded from a GMD-1
This project is a normal idle version. It has switcher type exhaust with 2 exhaust stacks.
File also contains an "Isolation Switch" Mode on F15 when Standing Still.
Pressing F15 while not moving will lower the prime mover and lock the motor. F15 must be turned off to begin moving.
Another Mode is "Reverser In Center Position". When pressing F24 while stopped, the motor will lock so you can throttle through the notches like the prototype in neutral. F24 must be turned off to begin moving.
This project has "Run 8" mode. When turning on F26 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to run 8. Turning off F26 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
This project has "Coast" mode. When turning on F27 with F28 off, the prime mover goes to idle for coasting purposes. Turning off F27 returns the prime mover sounds back to normal mode.
You can still use F26 and F27 for manual notching. You have to keep both F26 and F27 off before pressing F28 to turn on manual notching. Once F28 is on, you can use F26 to notch up and F27 to notch down. F26, F27, and F28 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
This project has "Load" mode. When turning on F29 with F15, F24, F26, F27, F28 off, the prime mover goes into load mode. While you are using load mode, the prime mover will notch up 1 or more notches based on primary load settings(CV104). The throttle notches up using speed instead of requested speed while using the load feature. F29 must be turned off to return to normal mode.
Prime mover volume selection mode. By default the prime mover has volume dynamics. Meaning idle is soft while notch 8 is loud. This is very prototypical. The next option is volume maxed out. Meaning idle and notch 8 are the same volume. This is more suitable for people who like it loud.
Change the sound configuration of the prime mover sound slot 1
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV263 = 0 Prime Mover Dynamic Volume Control
CV263 = 1 Prime Mover Max Volume
1st Generation Switcher Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Handcock 4700 Whistle
CV163=1 Leslie A-125
CV163=2 Leslie A-200
CV163=3 Leslie S-25
CV163=4 Leslie S-2M
CV163=5 Leslie S-3K
CV163=6 Leslie S-3L
CV163=7 Nathan M-3
CV163=8 Nathan M-5
CV163=9 Nathan P-2
CV163=10 Nathan P-3-OC
CV163=11 Nathan P-5-OC
CV163=12 Wabco A-2
CV163=13 Wabco AA-2
CV163=14 Wabco E-2
CV163=15 Nathan K-3L
GMD Auto Bell On/Off Trigger Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 009
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 001
CV164=2 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 023
CV164=3 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 002
CV164=4 Transtronic E-Bell 001
CV164=5 Graham-White E-Bell 004
Auto Bell:
Many Second and Third Generation locomotives have been fitted with an Automatic Bell that is triggered when the horn is blown. In MANY cases this cannot even be bypassed on modern locos. Before the FRA mandated this feature on new locomotives the bell was of course turned on and off separately. Some locomotives were delivered with a manual bell and have been converted to an automatic bell. This creates a challenge in sound file creation.
We realize that not every loco with a particular prime mover had this feature. As such we have built in an option to turn the feature on and off. We will set the default in the file to be what is most appropriate for the particular file.
To turn the feature OFF - Auto Bell OFF:
1. Remove the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 4
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 0
To turn the feature ON - Auto Bell ON:
1. ADD the Auto bell sound slot from the function mapping chart
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 8
----------------------
CV311 = 12
2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
----------------------
CV287 = 1
Auto Bell Timer:
The Bell timer is amount of time the bell will play after the horn if the auto timer is active. The timer is broken down into 1/4 of a second increments.
CV169=4 - 1 Second
CV169=8 - 2 Seconds
CV169=12 - 3 Seconds
CV169=16 - 4 Seconds
CV169=20 - 5 Seconds - Default
Etc...
Switcher Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV165=1 Cast Iron Shoe #1
EMD 1st Generation Switcher Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 NW2 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 NW5 Air Dryer 1
CV166=2 SW7 Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 SW10 Air Dryer 1
S0741 - Release Notes
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V-2 R-2:
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- remastered prime mover
- new air compressor
- new prime mover volume mode Hide description more…
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