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Recorded from an MLW M420W
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 2000 horsepower 12cyl version of the 251C could be found in the following locomotives:
M420W
M420B
M420R
M420TR
HR-412
M424
RS-32
C420
45 Class
442 Class
600 Class
700 Class
A-321
The 2000 Horsepower 12cyl 251B version was extremely close to 251C in the way that is sounded. The 12cyl 251B can be found in the following Locomotives:
RS-11
RSD-12
RS-18
RS-36
FPA-4
FPB-4
RSC-14
FD-6
FD-7
FD-9
RSD-16
DL-560
44 Class
930 Class
The 12cyl 251 was also used in many rebuilt locomotives including:
RS-3m
C424m
and others...
As with all SELECT decoders there are up to 16 separate horns, 2 separate brake squeals and 2 bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48.
Prime Mover:
CV48=0 MLW 12cyl 251C
Uses our INTERMEDIATE-HORNS-AND-BELLS template...
Horns:
CV48=0 BCR Nathan K5H
CV48=1 Nathan K3H
CV48=2 Nathan K5L
CV48=3 Nathan P3
CV48=4 Nathan P5
CV48=5 RVB-Hurricane-5-chime
CV48=6 Westinghouse Single A-B
Bells:
CV48=0 MLW High Mount Bell
CV48=64 ALCO Bronze Bell
Add values from above for total CV48 value.
Default CV48 Value = 0
0 - MLW 12cyl 251C
0 - BCR Nathan K5H
0 - MLW High Mount Bell
Total 0+0+0 = 0
New 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)
For more info please see the "Full Throttle" Quick Start Guide in the ESU Instruction Manual Section of our Website.
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New Orleans' St. Charles Streetcar Line is the world's oldest continuously operated electric railway line. Electric operation began in 1893, when streetcars took over after 20 years of horsecar operation. In 1922, operation of all New Orleans streetcar lines was taken over by New Orleans Public Service Inc., or NOPSI for short. In 1923, the current streetcars, designed and built by the Perley Thomas Car Company of High Point, North Carolina, were introduced. In 1973, the St. Charles Line and the remaining fleet of 35 Perley Thomas cars received national recognition when they were named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Many of these cars are still in use today!
This ESU Sound file is set up for the Bowser HO Cars but it can be used in similar cars in any scale.
This car has directional gong bells and operates much like the Original car it was recorded from. Hide description more…
Equipped with ESU "FULL THROTTLE STEAM" features!
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The 2-8-2 wheel configuration on steam locomotives was one of the most highly used configurations made. This type of locomotive with 2 pilot wheels, 8 drive wheels, and 2 trailing wheels to support a larger firebox was first built for the Emperor of Japan, thus the name Mikado type. The first Mikado built for service in the US was built in 1901 and was owed by the Bismarck, Washburn and Great Falls until 1904 when it was acquired by the Soo Line.
This recording comes from the newer L-1 Class SOO Line 2-8-2 #1003. The SOO #1003 is a very average 2-8-2 not much different than the USRA light Mikado design. It does have slightly larger cylinders and a boiler pressure of about 170 PSI.
Originally delivered with a Westinghouse Cross Compound Air Pump, Walschaerts valve gear, an oil headlight, and a manual Johnson Bar, it was gradually upgraded to include a Power Reverse gear and electric headlights and class lights by about 1920.
It is important to note that wheel arrangement does very little to change the sounds of a steam locomotive. (Articulation aside). Boiler pressure, Stack size, Cylinder size and even the engineer at the throttle can all have more effect on the sound of locomotive than how many wheels are beneath it. While our dedication to accuracy is paramount, causing us to release very specific files, we will also be releasing some more generic files to try to give broad range to locomotives owned by MANY railroads. While this is a fairly common design and the sounds are similar to many locomotives, this ESU Full Throttle File is quite specific to the SOO #1003. We've included a few extra whistles for some variation.
The ESU Full Throttle Steam files now include a few new logic features for added operational realism while still leaving you in control of HOW you wish to run your locomotive.
Heavy Load: F9 by default.
Similar to the “Drive Hold” button on the Full Throttle Diesel files “Heavy Load” allows you to adjust the “Steam Cut Off Valve” at any speed allowing for a fierce full chuff or drifting with snifters and rod clanks. Heavy load can also act as an offset allowing speed adjustments when engaged if desired.
Coast: F4 by default.
Opposite of “Heavy Load” Coast allows for a negative offset allow drifting sounds of Rods and snifter valves at any speed. You again have the option to hold the speed to adjust the speed with this offset active. Even allowing for an increase of speed with no chuffs as if drifting downhill.
Grade Crossing: Sequence. F22 by default.
Allowing 1 button push to play a “pre made” grade crossing cycles with variable lengths and whistle play.
Independent brake: F10 by default
Identical to the Full Throttle Diesel files this is a custom feature created by using logic inside sound slot 11. This allows for the locomotive to stop more quickly than its regular momentum would normally carry it. This one is pretty self-explanatory – just press the brake and come to a stop!
Articulation: Sound Slot 2
By adding Sound Slot 2 to the F8 Function Mapping you can add a second set of drivers making any ESU Steam File articulated.
Function Mappable Air Horn: F21 by default
Sound Slot 21.
Many Steam locomotives had a single chime airhorn equipped. Those modelling SP, MILW, and others can now have this feature and put it where they would like in the function mapping in addition to the whistle.
As with all SELECT decoders there are multiple, bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48.
Chuff Set:
CV48=0 SOO Line #1003 2-8-2 W/ Power Reverse-Rod Clank
CV48=16SOO Line #1003 2-8-2 W/ Power Reverse-Snifters
Whistles:
CV48=0 SOO Line Six Chime from #1003 - Default
CV48=1 CPR #2317
CV48=2 CNR 6 Chime from Conway Scenic #4740
CV48=3 PRR Banshee
Bells:
CV48=0 SOO #1003 Rope Pull - Default
CV48=64 SOO #1003 Air Ringer
Default CV48 Value = 0
0 - SOO Line 2-8-2 Mikado #1003
0 - SOO Line Six Chime from #1003
0 - SOO Line #1003 Rope Pull Bell
For more info please see the "Full Throttle Steam" Quick Start Guide in the ESU Instruction Manual Section of our Website.
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SP 4449 4-8-4 GS-4 "Daylight"
The ESU Full Throttle Steam files now include a few new logic features for added operational realism while still leaving you in control of HOW you wish to run your locomotive.
Heavy Load: F9 by default.
Similar to the “Drive Hold” button on the Full Throttle Diesel files “Heavy Load” allows you to adjust the “Steam Cut Off Valve” at any speed allowing for a fierce full chuff or drifting with snifters and rod clanks. Heavy load can also act as an offset allowing speed adjustments when engaged if desired.
Coast: F4 by default.
Opposite of “Heavy Load” Coast allows for a negative offset allow drifting sounds of Rods and snifter valves at any speed. You again have the option to hold the speed to adjust the speed with this offset active. Even allowing for an increase of speed with no chuffs as if drifting downhill.
Grade Crossing: Sequence. F22 by default.
Allowing 1 button push to play a “pre made” grade crossing cycles with variable lengths and whistle play.
Independent brake: F10 by default
Identical to the Full Throttle Diesel files this is a custom feature created by using logic inside sound slot 11. This allows for the locomotive to stop more quickly than its regular momentum would normally carry it. This one is pretty self-explanatory – just press the brake and come to a stop!
Articulation: Sound Slot 2
By adding Sound Slot 2 to the F8 Function Mapping you can add a second set of drivers making any ESU Steam File articulated.
Function Mappable Air Horn: F21 by default
Sound Slot 21.
Many Steam locomotives had a single chime airhorn equipped. Those modelling SP, MILW, and others can now have this feature and put it where they would like in the function mapping in addition to the whistle.
As with all SELECT decoders there are multiple, bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48.
Chuff Set:
CV48=0 SP GS-4 4449 4-8-4 Rod Clank
CV48=16 SP GS-4 4449 4-8-4 Snifters
Whistles:
CV48=0 UP 844 "Steamboat"
CV48=1 SP&S 3 Chime
CV48=2 SP 4449 Daylight whistle - Default
Bells:
CV48=0 SP 4449 Air Ringer Bell - Default
Default CV48 Value = 2
0 - SP GS-4 4449 4-8-4 Rod Clank
2 - SP 4449 Daylight whistle
0 - SP 4449 Air Ringer Bell
For more info please see the "Full Throttle Steam" Quick Start Guide in the ESU Instruction Manual Section of our Website.
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Recorded from UP FEF 4-8-4 Northern #844
Built in 1944 Steam Locomotive No. 844 is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad. Made for passenger service it also hauled some freight in the late 1950s. Still serving today it has become Union Pacific's "Living Legend" as it holds the world record for longest contiuosly running steam locomotive!
With 80 inch Drivers, 300lbs of boiler pressure, and designed to safely operate at 120 mph, this super heated locomotive has become an Icon of American Steam!
The ESU Full Throttle Steam files now include a few new logic features for added operational realism while still leaving you in control of HOW you wish to run your locomotive.
Heavy Load: F9 by default.
Similar to the “Drive Hold” button on the Full Throttle Diesel files “Heavy Load” allows you to adjust the “Steam Cut Off Valve” at any speed allowing for a fierce full chuff or drifting with snifters and rod clanks. Heavy load can also act as an offset allowing speed adjustments when engaged if desired.
Coast: F4 by default.
Opposite of “Heavy Load” Coast allows for a negative offset allow drifting sounds of Rods and snifter valves at any speed. You again have the option to hold the speed to adjust the speed with this offset active. Even allowing for an increase of speed with no chuffs as if drifting downhill.
Grade Crossing: Sequence. F22 by default.
Allowing 1 button push to play a “pre made” grade crossing cycles with variable lengths and whistle play.
Independent brake: F10 by default
Identical to the Full Throttle Diesel files this is a custom feature created by using logic inside sound slot 11. This allows for the locomotive to stop more quickly than its regular momentum would normally carry it. This one is pretty self-explanatory – just press the brake and come to a stop!
Articulation: Sound Slot 2
By adding Sound Slot 2 to the F8 Function Mapping you can add a second set of drivers making any ESU Steam File articulated.
Function Mappable Air Horn: F21 by default
Sound Slot 21.
Many Steam locomotives had a single chime airhorn equipped. Those modelling SP, MILW, and others can now have this feature and put it where they would like in the function mapping in addition to the whistle.
As with all SELECT decoders there are multiple, bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48.
Chuff Set:
CV48=0 FEF-4-8-4-844-Rod Clank
CV48=16 FEF-4-8-4-844-Snifters
Whistles:
CV48=0 UP 844 "Steamboat" - Default
CV48=1 SP&S 3 Chime
CV48=2 Steamboat 3 Chime
Bells:
CV48=0 UP 844 Air Ringer Bell - Default
Default CV48 Value = 0
0 - UP 844 4-8-4 FEF
0 - UP 844 Steamboat Whistle
0 - UP 844 Air Ringer Bell
For more info please see the "Full Throttle Steam" Quick Start Guide in the ESU Instruction Manual Section of our Website.
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The name Challenger was given to steam locomotives with a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement. This means that they have four wheels in the leading "pilot" truck, which helps guide the locomotive into curves; two sets of six "driving" wheels, and finally, four "trailing" wheels, which support the rear of the engine and its massive firebox. Each set of driving wheels has its own steam cylinder. In essence, the result is two engines under one boiler.
The frame of the locomotive is "articulated," or hinged, to allow it to go through curves. When watching the approaching locomotive go through a curve, you can see the boiler swing out left or right independently of the lower half of the engine, as the rear half of the locomotive remains in a straight direction until its wheels and frame are halfway through the curve.
The Challengers were designed for fast freight service, but occasionally pulled passenger trains.
While having slightly different boiler pressures (Challengers 280lbs - Big Boys 300lbs) This file could be used for the UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 locomotives as well as the sounds would be almost the same.
The ESU Full Throttle Steam files now include a few new logic features for added operational realism while still leaving you in control of HOW you wish to run your locomotive.
Heavy Load: F9 by default.
Similar to the “Drive Hold” button on the Full Throttle Diesel files “Heavy Load” allows you to adjust the “Steam Cut Off Valve” at any speed allowing for a fierce full chuff or drifting with snifters and rod clanks. Heavy load can also act as an offset allowing speed adjustments when engaged if desired.
Coast: F4 by default.
Opposite of “Heavy Load” Coast allows for a negative offset allow drifting sounds of Rods and snifter valves at any speed. You again have the option to hold the speed to adjust the speed with this offset active. Even allowing for an increase of speed with no chuffs as if drifting downhill.
Grade Crossing: Sequence. F22 by default.
Allowing 1 button push to play a “pre made” grade crossing cycles with variable lengths and whistle play.
Independent brake: F10 by default
Identical to the Full Throttle Diesel files this is a custom feature created by using logic inside sound slot 11. This allows for the locomotive to stop more quickly than its regular momentum would normally carry it. This one is pretty self-explanatory – just press the brake and come to a stop!
Articulation: Sound Slot 2
By adding Sound Slot 2 to the F8 Function Mapping you can add a second set of drivers making any ESU Steam File articulated.
Function Mappable Air Horn: F21 by default
Sound Slot 21.
Many Steam locomotives had a single chime airhorn equipped. Those modelling SP, MILW, and others can now have this feature and put it where they would like in the function mapping in addition to the whistle.
As with all SELECT decoders there are multiple, bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48.
Chuff Set:
CV48=0 UP Challenger 4-6-6-4-Rod Clank
CV48=16 UP Challenger 4-6-6-4-Snifters
Whistles:
CV48=0 UP "Steamboat" - Default
CV48=1 SP&S 3 Chime
CV48=2 Steamboat 3 Chime
Bells:
CV48=0 UP Air Ringer Bell - Default
Default CV48 Value = 0
0 - UP Challenger 4-6-6-4
0 - UP Steamboat Whistle
0 - UP Air Ringer Bell
For more info please see the "Full Throttle Steam" Quick Start Guide in the ESU Instruction Manual Section of our Website.
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