Equipped with ESU "FULL THROTTLE" features! MUST use LokProgrammer Version 4.5.1 or newer
Recorded from a true F40PH.
The EMD F40PH is a four-axle 3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in several variants from 1975 to 1992. Intended for use on Amtrak's short-haul passenger routes, it became the backbone of Amtrak's diesel fleet after the failure of the EMD SDP40F. The F40PH also found widespread use on commuter railroads in the United States and with Via Rail Canada.
The design of the F40PH was based on the EMD GP40-2 freight locomotive and shared that locomotive's turbocharged EMD 645E3 V16 cylinder, two-stroke, water-cooled diesel engine (prime mover).
For passenger service the F40PH has another electrical alternator, the head-end generator. The HEP unit generates three-phase AC power at 480 V (500 kW on the first order, 800 kW on later units) for lighting, heating and air-conditioning the train. Originally, F40PHs powered the HEP alternator from the prime mover; from the head end to the train must be a constant frequency, and the prime mover had to turn at a constant 893 RPM while supplying head end power (even standing still, with the throttle in idle). Power to the traction motors was controlled by varying the field excitation of the main (traction) generator.
The designation "F40PH" stood for the following: "F" for the full-width cowl carbody, "40" as the locomotive is part of EMD's 40-series (based on the GP40-2 freight locomotive), "P" for passenger service, and "H" for head-end power.
This 16cyl 645E3B W/HEP sound file would be appropriate for the following locomotives:
F40C
F40PH
F40PHR
F40PH-2
F40PH-3
F40PH-2D
F40PHM-2
F40PHL-2
This file is equipped with a proper working HEP cycle on F5 and a Stand By mode which drops the prime mover to a lower RPM on F7 if already in HEP mode and the loco is stopped. In the prototype loco Stand By mode does not allow the loco to move as there is no power to the traction motors as it is all being used by the HEP. The sound file is arranged so that if you begin to move in Stand By the sound will go back to full HEP. If you would like lock the motor you can function map Drive Hold additionally to F7.
This file is also equipped with an isolation switch on F13 which will allow the prime mover to drop to low idle when stopped and HEP is off.
Please note:
This file contains a "Class Light" feature which allows for Cycling Aux3, Aux4, and Aux5 when using a 21MTC decoder. Assign the "Class Light" "Sound" to the function button of your choice and and be sure each Aux listed above is set to "Dimmable Headlight".
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 EMD 16cyl 645E3B Silenced Exhaust with HEP
Uses our INTERMEDIATE-HORNS-AND-BELLS template...
Horns:
CV48=0 Nathan K5LA
CV48=1 Nathan K5LA #2
CV48=2 Nathan K5LA #3
CV48=3 Nathan K5LA #4 *Default*
CV48=4 Nathan Old Cast P5
CV48=5 Nathan Old Cast P5
CV48=6 Nathan K3L
CV48=7 Leslie S5T
CV48=8 Nathan K5LA
CV48=9 Nathan K5LA
CV48=10 Nathan K5LA
CV48=11 Nathan K5LA
CV48=12 Nathan K5LA
CV48=13 Nathan K5LA
CV48=14 Nathan K5LA
CV48=15 Nathan K5LA
Bells:
CV48=0 F40PH Bronze Bell
CV48=64 Bronze Bell
Add values from above for total CV48 value.
Default CV48 Value = 3
0 - EMD 16cyl 645E3B with Silenced Exhaust and HEP
3 - Nathan K5LA
0 - F40PH Bronze Bell
Total 0+3+0 = 3
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.
http://www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders/