M.T.H. EMD F40PH DIESELLOCOMOTIVE Operating Instructions Manual - page 11
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Event 3 (Reverse)
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle again to enter the
next reverse unit phase; reverse. In an effort to enhance realism, PFA has disabled the
reverse phase so that it doesn’t power the motors and cause the engine to move backward.
Upon entering reverse, PFA confirms to the operator that it has entered the reverse state by
immediately playing the highlight sound of the conductor’s voice saying “baggage to the
right.” This is followed by the continued ambient sounds of passenger footsteps, muffled
voices, baggage being moved about, crashing sound and whistling for a taxi. These
sounds and the conductor highlight are randomly repeated as long as the system remains
in the “reverse” state.
Event 4 (Neutral Before Forward)
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle
again to enter the next reverse unit phase; neutral before reverse. PFA confirms to the
operator that it has entered the neutral before forward phase by emmitting two quick air
release sounds. This is followed by a public address message that the train on track 1 or 2
(whichever track number the arriving public address message stated) is now boarding.
Upon completion of the PA message, two conductor voice highlights randomly begin
playing. These conductor voices include “Welcome Aboard” and “Tickets Please”. In
addition to the two conductor highlights, the station ambient sounds continue and still
include passenger footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about, crashing sound
and whistling for a taxi. The departing public address message automatically repeats itself
every 60 seconds with the highlights and station ambient sounds randomly occurring as
long as the system remains in the “neutral before forward” phase.
Event 5. (Forward)
The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle again to enter the
next reverse unit phase; forward. PFA confirms to the operator that it has entered the
forward phase by playing a conductor voice yelling “All Aboard!” Immediately after playing
“all aboard”, the sound of the doors closing is heard. Within two seconds of the doors
closing, the locomotive bell begins chiming and the air compressor pumps start. After
approximately 7 chimes of the bell, the engine automatically begins moving out in the
forward phase with the bell continuing to ring another 7 chimes before automatically turning
off. Once the bell turns off the operator regains control of the transformer whistle and bell
buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual.
Note:
When entering the forward phase of PFA, it is important to set the transformer throttle
at a high enough setting that will allow the engine to begin moving once PFA automatically
activates the motors. Otherwise, the engine will just sit still until you increase the throttle
setting on the transformer.