Bulletin: EMD 12-567A 2EXH NT

Manufacturer: ESU, Item number: S0762, Version: V4-R4

The EMD 567 family of Prime Mover was one of the most widely used in the world! From F-Units to Geeps this popular power house can still be found in many locomotives riding the rails today. Our EMD 12cyl version of the 567A would be appropriate for the following locomotives:

NW2, NW3, NW5, TR2, TR3, TR4, SW7

And others.....

While the recording is from a 567A many 12cyl 567B and 567C equipped locos sounded very similar.

SW9, RS1325, SW1200, SW1200RS, GMD1, LWT12 (Aerotrain)

Recorded from a EMD NW5

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.

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

EMD 1st Generation Switcher Bell Template Pack 1
Bells (SoundCV10):
CV164=0 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 007
CV164=1 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 011
CV164=2 EMD 8004156 Bronze Bell 008
CV164=3 EMD 8475495 Steel Bell 034

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...

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

S0762 - Release Notes
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V-4 R-4:
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- description mispelling fix
- remastered prime mover

KeyFunctionsSound slotsVolume CVsVolume values
F0Headlights Front/Rear
F1Bell428360
F2Horn3275225
F3Coupler529140
F4Dynamic Brake629975
F5Emergency Lights
F6Aux1-Aux2 Front Ditchlights Flashing by default
F7Flange Squeal2343530
F8Prime Mover, Traction Motor, Starting Delay1, 19, 25, 26259, 403, 451, 459225, 60, 80, 60
F9Drive Hold
F10Independent Brake11339100
F11Radiator Fan8315100
F12Dimmer
F13Aux4-Aux5 Rear Ditchlights Flashing by default
F14Hand Brake1436380
F15Isolation Switch2141950
F16Air Dryer On Shutdown
F17Brake Set/Release Automatic29483100
F18Sanding Valve1335570
F19Short Air Let Off2444310
F20Compressor730760
F21Air Dryer1738750
F22Cab Door1537180
F23Engine Compartment Doors1637980
F24Reverser Center2041160
F25Shutters Open/Closed3250740
F26Manual Notching Up / Run 8
F27Manual Notching Down / Coast
F28Manual Notching Logic2746720
F29Load
F30Automatic Brake10331100
F31Soundfader

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