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TrainSounds sound system operation
Note!
Operating the TrainSounds sound system
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our TrainSounds Tender was designed to operate at approximately 6 to 18 volts (AC).
When you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling
steam locomotive. The chuffing intensity will increase proportionally with the locomotive’s
speed.
Always operate the TrainSounds Tender with a lighted locomotive, an illuminated
car, or lighted track bumpers. This power draw will prevent the whistle from sound-
ing erratically.
Whistle
Press the
WHISTLE
button on your transformer to sound the whistle. The sound will play for as long
as you hold the button.
Brake squeal
To activate the sound of squealing brakes, operate your locomotive at a rapid rate of speed for
at least ten seconds, and then throttle down to a lower speed. The brake sounds will discon-
tinue automatically after a few moments.
If you are unable to activate the brake sounds, your locomotive’s speed may be too
low. Increase the speed of the locomotive, operate for at least ten seconds, and then
reduce the throttle by half.
Crew dialogue
When the car is not in motion, you may activate random crew dialogue using the WHISTLE
button on your controller.
The car must be powered up on the track and not in motion (in neutral) for the
dialogue to play. Do not turn off track power.
Note!
Note!
If you activate multiple “stand by” dialogues during the first 35 seconds, the length
of time before the “clear for departure” dialogue becomes 35 seconds, plus the
length of the dialogue.
Press the WHISTLE button
Dialogue
Stop/Power-up to about 35 seconds
“Stand by” dialogue
After 35 seconds
“Clear for departure” dialogue
After 60 seconds
Random, automatic crew dialogue
Note!
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