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The MPXpress line of locomotives were the first production passenger locomotives to meet EPA Tier 1 and Tier 2 emissions regulations, as well as FRA safety regulations regarding crashworthiness and fire safety. Numerous public transit agencies in Canada and the United States have ordered MPXpress locomotives for their commuter rail services. To date only GO Transit and Sounder Commuter Rail in Seattlehave MP40PH-3C in Service.
The prime mover used in the MP40PH-3C is a EMD 16-710GB. The Prototype has a seperate HEP unit for providing Power to the Passengers. This sound is also available in the in this file as a user dependant function that can turned on and off as needed. (Usually if 2 engines are used only the engine closest to the cars will have the HEP unit running)
These Locomotives are used Daily in "Push-Pull" service and are set up to do so as default in this decoder as well. Operating Front and rear red lights and Headlight/Ditchlights are set accordingly as default.
This project is an isolation switch based low idle version. It has a single turbo late (silenced) exhaust stack.
File also contains a "low Idle" 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 go to "regular idle" and 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 has a Special feature providing the sounds and operation of the Head End Power unit. This is used on the prototype loco to provide electricity to the coaches as these locos are almost always used in passenger service.
To engage HEP you must be stopped in Idle. Pressing F7 (Shift 2) will engage the HEP unit and allow the prime mover to run at a higher RPM.
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
The GO Transit MPI MP40PH-3C were delivered with Nathan K5LA airhorns. In Jan 2008 a Canadian Transport mandate required all passenger
locomotives (or any trains that go above 65mph) use a new horn type and pitches. Nathan Airchime created the K5-CA-LS - THREE CHIME SOFT (NORMAL) AND FIVE CHIME LOUD (EMERGENCY). This is a split manifold horn capable of playing only 3 lower pitched bells in normal use and all 5 for emergencies. These horns intentionally sound "bad" to alert people of the train. We have also included the Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA which sounds VERY MUCH like the emergency horn of the Nathan K5-CA-LS
3rd Gen Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42 Full Air *
CV163=1 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA *
CV163=2 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42 Ed2 Full Air *
CV163=3 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA *
CV163=4 Nathan K-5LA*
CV163=5 Nathan K-5LA-R24*
CV163=6 Nathan K-5L-LA *
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA Amtrak*
CV163=8 Nathan K5-CA-LS Horn - GO Emergency *
CV163=9 Nathan K5-CA-LS Half Air Horn *
Cv163=10 Nathan K5-CA-LS Half Air Horn Ed2 *
EMD 3rd Generation Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 049
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 066
CV164=2 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 068
CV164=3 Graham-White E-Bell 006
CV164=4 Graham-White E-Bell 009
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
EMD 3rd Generation Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 GP60 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 SD60E Air Dryer 2
CV166=2 SD70M-2 Air Dryer 3
CV166=3 SD70MAC Air Dryer 4 Hide description more…
The Siemens Charger is a family of diesel-electric passenger locomotives designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility for the North American market. There are four models of Chargers: the SC-44 for state-supported inter-city services, the SCB-40 for Brightline inter-city service, the SC-42 for VIA corridor service, and the ALC-42 for Amtrak long distance service.
The first production SC-44 was unveiled on March 26, 2016, and entered revenue service on August 24, 2017, followed by the SCB-40, which inaugurated Brightline service on January 13, 2018. The first ALC-42 was delivered to Amtrak on June 17, 2021 and entered revenue service on February 8, 2022 on the Empire Builder.
The Charger is powered by a Cummins 16-cylinder QSK95 4-stroke high speed diesel engine, which meets EPA Tier IV emissions standards that took effect in 2015.[4] Power output varies by model: the SCB-40 produces 4,000 hp (3,000 kW),[5][6] the SC-44 produces 4,400 hp (3,300 kW), and both the SC-42 and ALC-42 produce 4,200 hp (3,100 kW).[7][8] The maximum speed in service is 125 mph (201 km/h).[9]
The locomotive shares much of its overall design with the Siemens Vectron diesel and electric locomotives used in Europe and the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotive built for Amtrak and SEPTA.
Recorded from a Siemens ALC-42 and SC-42
This project is a normal idle version. 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.
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.
Please note: This file has a few special settings from our default retail file settings
This file has a Special feature providing the sounds and operation of the Head End Power unit. This is used on the prototype loco to provide electricity to the coaches as these locos are almost always used in passenger service.
To engage HEP you must be stopped in Idle. Pressing F7 (Shift 2) will engage the HEP unit.
The lighting has been modified to represent the lighting on the prototype.
This includes LED ditchlights that are timed to the prototype. They also do not fade in and fade out like the prototype.
The function mapping has been set to include the HEP, and special lighting of the models on the market. Including: Strobe Lights, Red Marker Lights, and Carbody Interior Lighting.
The ALC-42 and SC-42 have the ability to play the horn with Full Air, or Half Air. We have included the Full Air Horns on F2, and the Half Air Horn on F3. CV163 will change between them. Only the horns recorded from the ALC-42 have this feature. CV163 at a value of 4 or above will play the ALC-42 Half Air K5LA on F3.
ALC-42 Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42 Full Air and Half Air
CV163=1 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA VIA SC-42 Full Air and Half air.
CV163=2 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42 Ed2 Full Air and Half air.
CV163=3 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA VIA SC-42 Ed2 Full Air and Half air.
CV163=4 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=5 Nathan K-5LA-R24
CV163=6 Nathan K-5L-LA
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA Amtrak
The Horns below will play on the Sequencer using F23
CV163=0 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42
CV163=1 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA VIA SC-42
CV163=2 Nathan K-5LA AMTK ALC-42 Ed2
CV163=3 Kockum Sonics Tyfon MKTH 75-5 Chime CA VIA SC-42 Ed2
CV163=4 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=5 Nathan K-5LA-R24
CV163=6 Nathan K-5L-LA
CV163=7 Nathan K-5LA Amtrak
As a note, VIA RAIL ALC42s do not have a grade crossing sequencer on the floor. There is a button that plays the horn on the floor, but is the same as the horn on the console. While we have included them in the sequencer pack above, we realize this is not prototypical on those locomotives.
ALC-42 Auto Bell On/Off Trigger Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 Graham-White E-Bell 010
CV164=1 Graham-White E-Bell 001
CV164=2 Graham-White E-Bell 002
CV164=3 Graham-White E-Bell 003
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
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The ALCO Century 855 was a 5,500 hp (4,101 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built in 1964 by the American Locomotive Company for the Union Pacific Railroad. The locomotive was notable for being ALCO's most powerful diesel-electric locomotive and, at the time, the most powerful diesel locomotive ever built,[1] being surpassed by the 6,600 horsepower (4,922 kilowatts) EMD DDA40X in April 1969.
The Century 855 was designed and built specifically for Union Pacific, which was in need of very high horsepower locomotives for its Overland Route through the Rocky Mountains.[2] Despite its impressive power output, all three examples of the class were scrapped by early 1972 due to mechanical unreliability.
Powered by a pair of 16 cylinder ALCO 251C diesel engines, and rated at 5,500 hp (4,101 kW), it was ALCO's answer to the EMD DD35A and the GE U50. The C855 rode on four two-axle trucks, grouped in pairs linked by span bolsters, giving a wheel arrangement of B+B-B+B. The trucks and bolsters were similar to those under UP's earlier turbine locomotives. Only two A units and one B unit were built, all for Union Pacific Railroad, which had also requested double-engined locomotives from EMD and GE in order to replace the turbines, which had become uneconomical to operate.[1]
Union Pacific also wished to reduce the number of locomotives needed on a consist, to keep in line with their allowable gross weight limit. By consolidating several locomotives into one or two, this allowed them to lower the axle load on the rails, but to stay within the limits placed by the company. They spent their lives in the general freight pool at North Platte; however, constant shutting down due to overheating & poor performance with its twin prime movers led to their early retirement and eventual scrapping by February 1972, after only being in service for less than eight years.
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single 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.
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
ALCO Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 ALCO Bronze Bell 003
CV164=1 ALCO Bronze Bell 005
CV164=2 ALCO Bronze Bell 006
CV164=3 ALCO Bronze Bell 010
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
ALCO Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 S-1 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 C-425 Air Dryer 1
CV166=2 RS-18 Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 RS-18 Air Dryer 2 Hide description more…
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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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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The ALCO 251 prime mover was the most popular and abundant prime mover ever made by the company. While it proved to be quite successful, it sadly outlived its original manufacturer. ALCO closed their doors in 1969. The 251 prime mover is actually still available to purchase today from Fairbanks Morse for use in marine, generator and locomotive uses.
Our recording is from a 16cyl 251B and could be found in the following locomotives:
RS27, C424, C430, RSD-15, C630, C636, WDM-2 (Indian Railways)
Recorded from a ALCO C-424
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single 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
ALCO Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 ALCO Bronze Bell 003
CV164=1 ALCO Bronze Bell 005
CV164=2 ALCO Bronze Bell 006
CV164=3 ALCO Bronze Bell 010
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
ALCO Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 S-1 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 C-425 Air Dryer 1
CV166=2 RS-18 Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 RS-18 Air Dryer 2 Hide description more…
The ALCO 251 prime mover was the most popular and abundant prime mover ever made by the company. While it proved to be quite successful, it sadly outlived its original manufacturer, ALCO who closed their doors in 1969. The 251 prime mover is actually still available to purchase today from Fairbanks Morse for use in Marine, Generator, and locomotive uses.
The 1000 horsepower 6cyl version of the 251 could be found in the following locomotives:
MLW S-13, MLW RS-23
ALCO S-5, S-6, T-6, DL535E, DL535EW, NSWR 48 Class, 830 Class
Recorded from a ALCO T-6
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single 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 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 A2
CV163=13 Wabco AA-2
CV163=14 Wabco E-2
ALCO Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 ALCO Bronze Bell 001
CV164=1 ALCO Bronze Bell 002
CV164=2 ALCO Bronze Bell 008
CV164=3 ALCO Bronze Bell 011
CV164=4 Transtronic 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...
Switcher Brake Squeal Template Pack 1
Brake Squeal (SoundCV11)
CV165=0 Composition Shoe #1
CV166=1 Cast Iron Shoe #1
ALCO Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 S-1 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 C-425 Air Dryer 1
CV166=2 RS-18 Air Dryer 1
CV166=3 RS-18 Air Dryer 2 Hide description more…
The Uceta GP16s were the result of a Seaboard Coast Line rebuild program upgrading GP7, GP9 and GP18 EMD locomotives. Unlike the GP10 program which retained a 567 16cyl prime mover, GP16s recieved 645 power assemblies. A 4 stack exhaust was also applied in most cases. Most ex GP7's had a 16-645BC prime mover. While ex GP9's in many cases had a 16-645C. In some rare cases some GP16's had a new 16-645E prime mover. US Army GP16's had brand new 645E's in them. Check your prototype. Today, many smaller railroads still use GP16s and it was deemed a rather successful program.
Recorded from a EMD GP16
This project is a normal idle version. It has 4 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 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 3
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Leslie S-3K-R
CV163=1 Leslie S-3L-R
CV163=2 Leslie S-5T-RRO-R
CV163=3 Leslie SU-3L-R (Temp Leslie S-3L-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-R23
CV163=9 Nathan K-5LA-R24
CV163=10 Nathan P-2 (Temp Nathan P-3)
CV163=11 Nathan P-3
CV163=12 Nathan P-5
CV163=13 Nathan P-5A
CV163=14 Nathan P-5-R24
EMD 1st Generation Bell Template Pack 3
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 014
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 013
CV164=2 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 015
CV164=3 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 024
CV164=4 EMD 8004156 Steel Bell 028
CV164=5 Graham-White E-Bell 005
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
CV166=1 Cast Iron Shoe
EMD 1st Generation Air Dryer Template Pack 7
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 GP16 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP16 Air Dryer 2
CV166=1 GP16 Air Dryer 3
CV166=1 GP16 Air Dryer 4 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 8-39B, 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…
BN Rebuilt both GP35 and GP30 locomotives into GP39Vs during a major rebuild series. Many of these locomotives were rebuilt involving both MK and VMV. The GP39V retained it's 567 prime mover and turbos but was fitted with 645 Power assemblies. The electrical systems were also upgraded to Dash-2 standards. This was considered a successful program and many are still in use today by BNSF and a few shortlines.
Recorded from a EMD GP39V
This project is a normal idle version. It has a single turbo 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
EMD 1st Generation Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 011
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 007
CV164=2 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 012
CV164=3 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 009
CV164=4 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 013
CV164=5 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 010
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
CV166=1 Cast Iron Shoe
EMD 1st Generation Air Dryer Template Pack 2
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 GP35 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP35 Air Dryer 2
CV166=1 GP35R Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP39V Air Dryer 1 Hide description more…
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