SoundTraxx SoundCar Users Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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If you have wired the FX5 and FX6 function outputs for Hyperlight lighting
effects, pressing F5 or F6 will activate your selected effects. You can use
those outputs to incorporate lighting into the interiors of your cab cars and
passenger cars.
Ring the Bell
Engineers are required to ring the bell during yard movement. To ring the bell,
press F1 on your cab. This is an on/off function, i.e., once activated, the bell
will continue to ring until you press F1 again to turn it off.
Blow the Horn/Whistle
Engineers are required to blow various signals to warn of approaching trains,
as well as to notify passengers and train crew to the planned movement of
the locomotive. There are signals for crossings, stopping, moving forward,
backing up, and more.
Learning and using airhorn/whistle signals can add a lot of fun to your
operating sessions. Some of the more common signals are indicated in
Table A. To activate the airhorn or whistle, press F2 on your cab; the longer
you press the key, the longer the sound will play. While this feature allows
you to make long or short signals, F3 is designated as a “short” horn so those
signals will have that nice, crisp “toot” regardless of how responsive your cab
controls may be.
Table A.
Start the Generator
By default, F9 controls the generator effect. While still in the railyard, a
crew member turns the generator on before the train leaves the station.
The generator will run automatically until shut off at its final destination. You
can re‑create this scenario by setting the generator sound effect to play
automatically. In the “Sound Programming” section of this guide, we will
discuss how to configure the generator sound effect for prototypical operation
in refrigerator and passenger cars.
Operation
Whistle Signals
Note: = Short Blast — = Long Blast
— — — Approaching grade crossing. (Hold final blast until crossing is occupied.)
— Flagman protect rear.
Brakes applied.
— — Release brakes, proceed forward.
When stopped, back up; when moving, stop.
Request signal from trainman.
— Warning signal (used when approaching areas with obstructed views,
approaching passenger or freight trains, and passing freight trains).