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Single- and double-flash strobes – The strobe effect simulates the
white-hot burst of light associated with a xenon strobe.
Western-Cullen D312 rotary beacon – This effect provides a
spectacular rendition of the revolving reflector and bulb assembly
found atop many diesels from the 60s and 70s.
Prime Stratolite – The Stratolite is a new version of the rotary
beacon, with the prototype consisting of four individual lamps
arranged in a circular pattern, which electronically flash in a
clockwise direction. The Stratolite flashes in a mechanical “stepped”
fashion, opposed to the smooth motion of the rotary beacon.
Type I and Type II ditch lights – These operate identically; however,
if Grade Crossing Logic is enabled, the Type I ditch light will revert
to a steady “on” state when it is not flashing, whereas the Type II
lights will turn off.
Flashing rear-end device (FRED) – Also known as an end-of-train
device, this red flashing marker light is mounted on the coupler of
the rear car or on the back of the caboose to warn following trains.
Exhaust flicker – This effect produces a random flicker with an
intensity that increases with the throttle speed. The most realistic
effect can be achieved by placing a red or orange lamp under the
model’s exhaust port, and out of direct view. As the speed steps
ramp up, the effect will glow brighter, imitating unmuffled exhaust
gases and sparks. Use this effect in power generator cars.
Firebox flicker – This effect produces a random flicker that
resembles a burning fire and can be used by placing a lamp in the
caboose to simulate a wood-burning stove. The effect is improved
when two bulbs are used (one yellow, the other red or orange), each
connected to a separate function output.
Dyno-light – This effect for steam locomotives synchronizes the
lamp brightness to the “output” of the dynamo so that the lamp
brightness gradually increases as the dynamo builds up speed. For
diesel locomotives, the lights will fade on and off to simulate the
heating and cooling of the bulb filaments.
PHSE: Phase Select
0 = Phase A
1 = Phase B
Phase Select (bit 4) – This bit alters the timing of the lighting effect
so that it is 180 degrees out-of-phase with other lighting effects.
This allows you to have two lighting effects blinking back and forth.
Set one effect to Phase A and the other to Phase B.
Lighting Effect CVs