Bulletin: EMD FL9M 2EXH NT

Manufacturer: ESU, Item number: S0519, Version: V1-R1

The EMD FL9 (New Haven Class EDER-5) is a model of electro-diesel locomotive, capable of operating either as a traditional diesel-electric locomotive or as an electric locomotive powered from a third rail. Sixty units were built between October 1956 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad (the "New Haven"). The locomotives were designed to allow diesel powered trains to enter Grand Central Terminal, where non-electric locomotives are forbidden. The FL9s continued in passenger service under the New Haven's successors, with the final units in revenue service retired by Metro-North Railroad in 2009. A number of FL9s have been preserved at museums or with private owners.

The EMD 567 is a line of large medium-speed diesel engines built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. The EMD 567 16cyl Prime Mover was one of the most widely used Prime Movers in the world and was used from 1938 until its replacement n 1966. From F-Units to Geeps this popular power house can still be found in many locomotives riding the rails today. Alle 567 engines are two-stroke V-engines with an angle of 45° between cylinder banks, a bore of 8,5 in (216mm) and a stroke of 10 in (254mm). The 567BC was roots blown and had a power output of 1500 hp (1119 kW).

This 16cyl 567C sound file would be appropriate for the following locomotives:

FP7, FP9, FL9, FT, F2, F3, F7, F9, GP7, GP8, GP9, GP10, GP11, BL2, GP18, GP28, SD7, SD9, SD18, SD28

Recorded from a EMD FL9M

This project is a normal idle version. It has 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 file has a Special feature providing the sounds and operation of the Head End Power CAT engine. 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 can do this at any time. Pressing F26 (Shift 2) will engage the HEP unit and allow the CAT motor to run in "Idle" mode. You must leave F26 on the entire time when using both HEP modes.

When pressing F27 (Shift 3) the CAT motor will run in "Run" mode. You must have both F26 and F27 on at the same time in order to do this. Run mode is used when powering lights for the passenger cars.

There is no manual notching for this project.

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
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CV263 = 0 Prime Mover Dynamic Volume Control
CV263 = 1 Prime Mover Max Volume

FL9M Horn Pack 1
Horns (SoundCV9):
CV163=0 Nathan K-5LA Ed3
CV163=1 Hancock 4700 Whistle Ed2
CV163=2 Nathan K-5LA Ed4
CV163=3 Leslie RS-2M-O
CV163=4 Nathan K-5LA Ed2
CV163=5 Hancock 4700 Whistle
CV163=6 Nathan K-5LA
CV163=7 Leslie S-2M -BO (Metra)
CV163=8 Nathan K-5LA (MARC)
CV163=9 Nathan K-5LA (Metra)
CV163=10 Nathan K-5LA (NJT)
CV163=11 Nathan P01235

EMD 1st Generation Bell Template Pack 2
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 079
CV164=1 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 055
CV164=2 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 075
CV164=3 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 056
CV164=4 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 083
CV164=5 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 057
CV164=6 UKM B443 Steel 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
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CV311 = 4

2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
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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
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CV311 = 12

2. Change the sound configuration of the Auto bell sound slot
CV31 = 16, CV32 = 1
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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
CV165=1 Cast Iron Shoe

EMD 1st Generation Air Dryer Template Pack 1
Air Dryer (SoundCV12)
CV166=0 F7A Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7 Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7U Air Dryer 1
CV166=1 GP7U Air Dryer 2

S0519 - Release Notes
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V-1 R-1:
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- new project

KeyFunctionsSound slotsVolume CVsVolume values
F0Headlights Front/Rear
F1Bell428320
F2Horn3275225
F3Coupler529140
F4Dynamic Brake629920
F5Emergency Lights
F6Aux1-Aux2 Front Ditchlights Flashing by default
F7Flange Squeal2343512
F8Prime Mover, Traction Motor, Starting Delay1, 19, 25, 26259, 403, 451, 459225, 5, 65, 60
F9Drive Hold
F10Independent Brake1133912
F11Radiator Fan831550
F12Dimmer
F13Aux4-Aux5 Rear Ditchlights Flashing by default
F14Hand Brake1436320
F15Isolation Switch214195
F16Air Dryer On Shutdown
F17Brake Set/Release Automatic2948312
F18Sanding Valve133557
F19Short Air Let Off2444325
F20Compressor730730
F21Air Dryer1738725
F22Cab Door1537145
F23Engine Compartment Doors1637945
F24Reverser Center204115
F25Shutters Open/Closed3250710
F26HEP Idle Mode226760
F27HEP Run Mode
F29Load
F30Automatic Brake1033112
F31Soundfader

Make sure that index CV31 is set to 16 and index CV32 is set to 1 before changing a volume CV.