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GE P42The GE "Genesis" series of Locomotives was developed to be the main locomotives for Amtrak. Amtraks EMD F40PH locomotives were aging fast and GE came to the rescue with a more powerful and more fuel efficient design. Some P42 Locomotives were built with a Dual Mode capability utilizing a 3rd Rail shoe for collecting electricity. These engines run on the North East Corridor on Amtrak and on Metro North. The ESU version is the DC model which is much more common. It can be used to represent the P42s used by Amtrak, Via, NJT and Conn DOT. It can also be used in the non-electrified Areas of Metro North.
The P42 has a Very Specific Sound set. No Generic GE sound is correct for it. We have gone out of our way to make sure the sound we provide is as accurate as possible. We’ve even had the opportunity to take a cab in a P42 and take note of exactly how the engine was operated so that we could produce a sound that is absolutely true to the prototype.
Some the P42 Specific Features include the following:
-E-Bell
-Automatic E-Bell and Flashing Ditch Lights with the Horn
-Awesome LOUD K5LA Amtrak P42 Horn
-Low Idle sounds (when HEP is off)
-P42 Dynamic Brake sounds
-Accurate HEP Sounds with the Prime Mover running about 900 RPM
-Change in sound when HEP is active an heavy load is applied
-Stand By Mode when HEP is active and sitting still (on a function button)
-Auto Crossing Sequence loop with E-Bell and Flashing Ditch Lights (Real P42's have a button on the floor to activate this!)
-Air Dryer sound
-Outstanding "Whoop" Air compressor sounds
-Function outputs AUX 1 and AUX 2 set up for Reversing Red Lights on nose and tail with ability to be turned off separate from the Headlights for prototypical running.
-Function outputs AUX 3 and AUX 4 are set up for Flashing Ditch LightsArticle number(s): 74482, 74582, 74882
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 13.06.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights Including Red Lights F1 Bell 4 283 75 F2 Playable Airhorn 3, 9 275, 323 128, 75 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 80 F5 HEP Mode 14 363 128 F6 Aux3+Aux4 (Ditch Light) F7 Grade Crossing Horn Sequence 9, 11 323, 339 75, 128 F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1, 12 259, 347 128, 40 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 100 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) Turns off Ditch Lights F13 Stand-By Mode 18 395 128 F14 Aux1 power off (Front Redlights) F15 Aux2 power off (Rear Redlights) F16 Air Dryer 10 331 128 F17 Brake Set / Release F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 100 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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GE GEVO-12GE Evolution 12cyl "Gevo" Locomotives have a 4 stoke diesel engine and have been designed to be more efficient and more emission friendly than previous models. Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with either AC or DC traction motors, depending on the customer's preference, though admittedly there is little sound difference if any between the two.
All Gevos have been delivered with the Nathan-Airchime K5HL air horn. Most if not all have been delivered with a Graham-White 373 E-Bells. This E-Bell is tied to the Horn Circuit in the locomotive and will play automatically when the horn is played. The ESU version also has this new feature. The Bell can be activated by either pressing F1 or by pressing the Horn using F2. The "Auto-Bell" can be turned off by silencing the Auto-Bell sound slot. (CV32-1 then CV323 to a value of 0) Due to the fact that all Gevos have been delivered with the same horn, This V4.0 sound only inlcudes the Nathan K5HLL Horn. If you would like to use other horns you will need to change the horns with the Template Pack.
Another feature of the prototype is "Smart Start" for the sake of both emissions and fuel savings All Gevos have been built with an auto shutdown/Auto Start feature. After the loco has been idle for a period time, the engine will shut down on its own. If the prime mover cools to a certain temperature the loco will automatically start again to keep from freezing. Our ESU version is also equipped with this "Smart Start" feature.
The Smart Start feature will be available for the V4.0 File as a Template Pack upgrade. The 74423 file comes without this feature installed, but using our LokProgrammer it can easily be changed. If enabled after idling for the User Selectable Time the engine will shut down and without doing anything to the throttle it will start again on its own. If at any time during this shutdown mode you would like to run your loco, just turn the throttle slightly and the engine will go through it's start up cycle and then allow you to move it.
Article number(s): 74423
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 21.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 50 F2 Playable Airhorn 3, 9 275, 323 80, 50 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 90 F5 AUX3 (Set for Numberboards) F6 Forward:AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Lights Front-Flashing) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 128 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Reverse:Aux4(Rear Ditchlights) non Flashing F14 Air Dryer 10 331 128 F15 Blank F16 Blank F17 Brake Set / Brake Release F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Modern GE Air Compressor 7 307 128 F21 Spitter Valve 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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Baldwin 606SC_606ABaldwin 606SC and 606A Prime Movers were used in quite a few Baldwin prototypes.
DS-4-4-1000, RS-12, S-12, DRS-6-4-1000, DRS-4-4-1000, DR-6-2-1000, DT-6-6-2000, RT-624, DR-6-4-2000, DR-6-2-1000.
Though not quite correct the 606SC/606A Prime Mover sounds very similar to the 608SC/608A Prime movers This would be appropriate for:
DRS-6-4-1500, DRS-4-4-1500, DRS-6-6-1500, AS-416, AS-16, AS-616, DR-6-4-1500, DR-4-4-1500 and the RF-16(Sharknose).
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15. there are also 16 separate horns, 2 separate brake squeals, and 2 bells include on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48Article number(s): 74447
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 16.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlight F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic brake 6 299 86 F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 Aux1+ Aux2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1 259 90 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 128 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 14 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Release 12 347 128 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 77 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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EMD 12-645E3The EMD GP39-2 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1974 and 1984. 239 examples of this locomotive were built for American railroads. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the GP39-2 was an upgraded GP39. The power for this locomotive was provided by a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine, which could produce 2,300 horsepower.
While this sound was recorded from an EMD GP39-2 the 12Cyl 645E3 Prime mover is also accurate for GP39, GP39-2, SD39, SDL39, CIE 071, EMD GT22, British Rail Class 57, V/Line N class, New Zealand DFT class, JT22CW, V/Line A class. This would also be VERY close to a GP49.
there are also 16 separate horns, 2 separate brake squeals, and 2 bells included on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-1Article number(s): 74439
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 16.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 70 F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 Aux1+Aux2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1, 12 259, 347 128, 40 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16, 17 379, 387 128, 128 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 8 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Release F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 77 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ALCO251 Air StartThe Alco 251 diesel engine was developed by the American Locomotive Company to replace the 244 and 539. The 251 Prime mover was Alco’s best selling prime mover. In 1954, the 251 went into production with the inline-6 at Auburn, New York. Ultimately a refined and successful design, the 251 outlived its designer. For a time it was built in Canada by Montreal Locomotive Works. Today it is still available from Fairbanks-Morse. Examples of the 16-Cyl 251 can be found in the following locomotives:
Air Start Examples: C430, C630, C636,C630M, and Some M630s and M636's
Electric Start Examples: RS-27, RSD-15, RSD-17, C424, M424W, C425, C628, C855, C855B, M630, C636, M636, LRC-2, LRC-3 and HR616.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-1Article number(s): 74427
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 16.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 70 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1, 9 259, 323 128, 8 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 128 F14 Detector 17 387 128 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 128 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 77 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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EMD_645EEMD 645 With Turbo.
First introduced in 1965, the EMD 645 series is still in production on a by-request basis. It is one of the most popular locomotive prime movers ever produced.
The LokSound Select decoders combine 3 versions of the EMD 645 prime movers on one decoder! The first version is the most popular 16-645E. This is used in many prototypes including:
GP40, GP40-2, GP40P, GP40P-2, GP40TC, SD40, SD40A, SD40-2, SD40T-2, SDP40, SDP40F, F40PH, Australian National BL Class, GT26CW, DSB Class MZ, DDA40X (dual engine), RENFE Class 333, F40C, V/Line G class (original), DSB Class ME, and British Rail Class 59.
The Second Prime mover is the 16-645F. It is appropriate for: GP40X, GP50, SD40X, SD50 and the new MPI MPXpress MP36PH-3S and -3C commuter engines.
The third and final prime mover is the 20-645E. These powerful prime movers were used in: SD45, SD45-2, F45, FP45, EMD DDM45, DSB Class MZ (series III–IV), SD45X, SD45T-2
. there are also 16 separate horns, 2 separate brake squeals, and 2 bells include on this one sound profile! All changeable using CV48
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74408
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 16.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 128 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 99 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 128 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 128 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 128 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 40 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ALCO251-12The Alco 251 diesel engine was developed by the American Locomotive Company to replace the 244 and 539. The 251 Prime mover was Alco’s best selling prime mover. In 1954, the 251 went into production with the inline-6 at Auburn, New York. The next year production of the V-12 followed. Samples of the 12Cyl versions were found in: RS-11, RSD-12, RS-18, RS-36, FPA-4, FPB-4, DL500B, RS-32, C420, MLW M420TR, M420W, DH643 and HR412
Ultimately a refined and successful design, the 251 outlived its designer. For a time it was built in Canada by Montreal Locomotive Works. Today it is still available from Fairbanks-Morse.Article number(s): 74402
Manufacturer: ESU electronic solutions ulm
Last change: 16.05.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 128 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 99 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 AUX4 function output F14 Detector Sound 9 323 128 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 128 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 100 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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Shay - BachmannThis LokSound V4.0 XL is customized for the Bachmann Shay. This sound file has 5 Whistles, which can be changed by setting CV48 to a value between 0 and 4. you will find the construction manual on our homepage: www.esu.eu
Article number(s): 74524
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Last change: 11.04.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional headlights / Dynamo 6 299 4 F1 Bell 4 283 100 F2 Playable whistle 3 275 128 F3 Short whistle 16 379 128 F4 Coupler Clank 5 291 90 F5 Injector 9 323 45 F6 AUX1 Cab Light F7 Switching mode F8 Prime mover F9 Open cylinder cocks ON/OFF (Manual Control) F10 Air Pump 7 307 75 F11 Water Syphon 10 331 90 F12 Coal Shoveling 15 371 80 F13 Water Fill from tank 12 347 65 F14 Brake Set/Release (Auto) 11 339 128 F15 Blower 8 315 90 F16 Ashpan 20 411 50 F17 Safety Valve 19 403 90 F18 Oil Burner 21 419 80 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ShayThe Shay locomotive was the most widely used geared steam locomotive. The locomotives were built to the patents of Ephraim Shay, who has been credited with the popularization of the concept of a geared steam locomotive.
Shay locomotives had regular fire-tube boilers offset to the left to provide space for, and counterbalance the weight of, a two or three cylinder "motor," mounted vertically on the right with longitudinal drive shafts extending fore and aft from the crankshaft at wheel axle height. These shafts had universal joints and square sliding prismatic joints to accommodate the swiveling trucks. Each axle was driven by a separate bevel gear, with no side rods.
The strength of these engines is that all wheels, including, in some engines, those under the tender, are driven so that all the weight develops tractive effort. A high ratio of piston strokes to wheel revolutions allowed them to run at partial slip, where a conventional rod engine would spin its drive wheels and burn rails, losing all traction.
Shay locomotives were often known as sidewinders or stemwinders for their side-mounted drive shafts. Most were built for use in the United States, but many were exported, to about thirty countries, either by Lima, or after they had reached the end of their usefulness in the US.
This ESU LokSound V4.0 File has 5 Whistles, which can be changed by setting CV48 to a value between 0 and 4.Article number(s): 74415
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.04.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional headlights / Dynamo 6 299 50 F1 Bell 4 283 70 F2 Playable whistle 3 275 128 F3 Short whistle 16 379 128 F4 Coupler Clank 5 291 90 F5 Injector 9 323 45 F6 AUX1 [1], Firebox F7 Switching mode F8 Prime mover F9 Open cylinder cocks ON/OFF (Manual Control) F10 Air Pump 7 307 100 F11 Water Syphon 10 331 128 F12 Coal Shoveling 15 371 80 F13 Water Fill from tank 12 347 40 F14 Brake Set/Release (Auto) 11 339 128 F15 Blower 8 315 128 F16 Ashpan 20 411 50 F17 Safety Valve 19 403 90 F18 Oil Burner 13 355 80 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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EMD 710-20Cyl - SD80MACThe SD80MAC is a 5000 horsepower C-C diesel-electric locomotive. The SD80MAC uses a 20 cylinder version of EMD's 710G prime mover,formally known as the V-20 710G3B-ES and is the first diesel locomotive to use a 20-cylinder engine since the SD45/SD45-2. The SD80MAC introduced a wide radiator housing similar to GE locomotives and the placement of dynamic brakes at the rear of the locomotive. Key spotting difference between the SD80MAC and SD90MAC include: no external rear sandbox on the 90MAC, rear number boards, and the placement of the front numberboards (above the cab windows on the SD80MAC, on the nose on most SD90MACs). The SD80MAC also has recessed red marker lights in the nose, an identifying feature unique to Conrail locomotives, although NS has removed the lights on most of their former Conrail engines.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74496
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.04.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 99 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 128 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 128 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 70 F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 Aux1+Aux2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1 259 128 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 128 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 128 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 8 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 128 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 128 F17 Brake Set / Release 12 347 128 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 128 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 128 F20 Compressor 7 307 77 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 128 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ALCO244 12cylThe Alco 244 prime movers were widely used and still can be found on shortlines and tourist railroads today. Primary uses for the Alco 12- 244 prime movers were: Alco FA’s, FB’s, RS-2’s, RS-3’s, RSC-2’s, RSC-3’s, RSD 4’s, and RSD-5’s
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74401
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 31.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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SD70M-2The SD70M-2 is a DC traction version of the SD70ACe, and the two models are nearly identical in every other respect. Production commenced in 2005. Like the SD70ACe the SD70M-2 models are equipped with the 16-710G3C-T2 prime mover which is rated at 4,300 horsepower. One of the main differences in the SD70M-2/SD70ACes from previous SD70s is the addition of Air Start. This loud burst of air in the start sequence is not present on most earlier EMD locomotives. All SD70M-2s and SD70ACes, except for the ones bought by CITX, are equipped with the Airchime model K5LLA air horn and an electronic bell.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74425
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Empty 9 323 F15 Empty 10 331 F16 Empty 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7, 15 307, 371 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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Heavy Mikado2-8-2 Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive
Article number(s): 74414
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights / Dynamo 6 299 F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Whistle 3 275 F3 Coupler 5 291 F4 Blower 8 315 F5 Aux3 (Firebox) F6 Aux1,2 F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1, 2, 17, 24 259, 267, 387, 443 F9 Dimmer (Headlights) F10 Air Pump 7 307 F11 Oil Burner 14 363 F12 Coal Shoveling 15 371 F13 Aux4 F14 Injector 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Railclank 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Open Cylinder Cocks 18 395 F20 Short Whistle 16 379 F21 Empty Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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GE 7FDL A ModernThere has been mass confusion on the GE 7FDL and GE FDL designations. From our research we have found that the prefix "7" lumps the engine into the GE category of large rotating machinery, the same prefix is used on their Generators and Alternators. The "7" prefix was not used until GE purchased the design from Cooper-Bessemer.” Of course different exhausts, body styles and other factors will cause engines to sound different.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15
Article number(s): 74469
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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GE 7FDL 16 cylThere has been mass confusion on the GE 7FDL and GE FDL designations. From our research we have found that the prefix "7" lumps the engine into the GE category of large rotating machinery, the same prefix is used on their Generators and Alternators. The "7" prefix was not used until GE purchased the design from Cooper-Bessemer.” Of course different exhausts, body styles and other factors will cause engines to sound different.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74468
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ALCO251 (16 cyl) The Alco 251 diesel engine was developed by the American Locomotive Company to replace the 244 and 539. The 251 Prime mover was Alco’s best selling prime mover. In 1954, the 251 went into production with the inline-6 at Auburn, New York. Ultimately a refined and successful design, the 251 outlived its designer. For a time it was built in Canada by Montreal Locomotive Works. Today it is still available from Fairbanks-Morse. Examples of the 16-Cyl 251 can be found in the following locomotives:
Electric Start Examples: RS-27, RSD-15, RSD-17, C424, M424W, C425, C628, C855, C855B, M630, C636, M636, LRC-2, LRC-3 and HR616.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15
Article number(s): 74462
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1, 9 259, 323 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector 17 387 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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EMD 16-645FEMD 16-645F Possible uses... GP40X, GP50, SD40X, and SD50s
The EMD 645 family of diesel engines was designed and manufactured by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. Developed from the earlier 567 series engines, the 645 series engines entered production in 1965. All 645 engines are two-stroke 45 degree V-engines. Each cylinder is of 645 cubic inches (10.57 liters) displacement, hence the name; with a bore of nine and one-sixteenth inches (230.2 mm), a stroke of ten inches (254 mm) and a compression ratio of 14.5:1. Cylinders in each V-pair are directly opposite each other, allowing "fork" connecting rods for one bank of cylinders as all rods are always in compression throughout both engine cycles (competitor General Electric uses the more complicated "articulated" connecting rods as all rods are alternately in compression or tension throughout all four engine cycles and the simpler "fork" connecting rods cannot operate in tension).
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74465
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars light) F6 Aux1 + Aux2 (Ditch light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1 259 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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ALCO244 16cylThe Alco 244 prime movers were widely used and still can be found on shortlines and tourist railroads today. Primary uses for the Alco 16 Cyl 244’s were only used in Alco Pa-1’s, PA-2’s and RSD-7s. It was not considered to be a very reliable prime mover. There are no known existing examples of Locomotives with 16 Cyl 244 prime movers.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74461
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 AUX3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 AUX1 + AUX2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Sound (On/Off) 1 259 F9 Diesel Manual Notching (Up) F10 Diesel Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Brake Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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Baldwin 606_606NABaldwin 606 and 606NA Prime Movers were used in the following prototype locomotives:
S-8, DRS-4-4-660, DRS-4-4-750, DRS-6-4-660.
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74446
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlight F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic brake 6 299 F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 Aux1+ Aux2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1 259 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
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GE FDL-16CylThe GE FDL Prime Mover is different from the 7FDL Prime movers. The 7FDL were used in the "-7" series locomotives. FDL's were used primarily in the "U" Series Locomotives. In most cases the the FDL series was not used in locomotives built from 1977 forward.
Examples can be found in the following prototypes:
U25B, U28B, U30B, U33B, U36B, U25C, U28C, U30C, U33C, U36C and a dual prime mover version U50
This file contains 16 Airhorns accessible by changing CV48 values 0-15Article number(s): 74445
Manufacturer: ESU
Last change: 10.01.2013
Functions (LokSound)
Key Function Soundslots Volume CVs Volume value Light Directional Headlights F1 Bell 4 283 F2 Playable Airhorn 3 275 F3 Coupler Clank 5 291 F4 Dynamic Brake 6 299 F5 Aux3 output (pre-set to Mars Light) F6 Aux1+Aux2 (Ditch Light) F7 Switching Mode F8 Prime Mover Sound On / Off (Mute) 1 259 F9 Manual Notching (Up) F10 Manual Notching (Down) F11 Radiator (Fan) Sound 8 315 F12 Dimmer (Headlights) F13 Short Airhorn 16 379 F14 Detector Sound 9 323 F15 Crossing Communication 10 331 F16 Rail Clank (works only if F8 is On) 11 339 F17 Brake Set / Release 12 347 F18 Sanding Valve 13 355 F19 Short Air Let Off 14 363 F20 Compressor 7 307 F21 Pop Valve Sound 15 371 Note: Please make sure that Index CV 32 is set to 1 and Index CV 31 is set to value 16 before you change any of the sound volume CVs. Please refer to the decoder's user manual.
