Spectrum Steam Sound User Guide(1.4MB) - Bachmann

OperationTo activate the Whistle, press F2 on your cab: the longer you press the key,the longer the whistle will blow. While this allows you to make short or longsignals, F3 is designated as a ‘short’ whistle so your shorts will have thatnice, crisp, ‘toot’ regardless of how responsive your cab controls are…try agrade crossing whistle!Whistle SignalsNote: = Short Blast — = Long Blast— — — Approaching Grade Crossing. (Hold final blast until crossingis reached.) —Approaching a bridge or tunnelStop, set brakes— — Release brakes and proceed forward BackupRequest signal from Trainman— Warning whistle, used when approaching points whereview is obstructed.Blow Down the BoilerIf your steam engine’s been sitting in the station awhile, there’s bound to besome particle buildup in the boiler. Press the F4 key to open the blowdownvalve and blow out the sediment. Press the F4 key again to close theblowdown valve.Automatic Steam Sound FunctionsSome sound effects happen in response to an action other than pressing afunction key. The blowers will automatically simmer in the background to helpvent the steam and keep up a good draft.AirpumpsBrakes on trains operate using air pressure. When the engineer activatesthe brakes, he is releasing air pressure, forcing the brake shoes against thewheels and causing the train to slow down. When the engine stops the airpressure is build up using a compressor, also called an airpump. The airpumps will pound out a steadily slowing cadence that simulates the build upof air pressure in the main reservoir. Deceleration of the locomotive whileapplying the brakes will cause the air pump to resume pumping.Snifter ValveJust as you start to move the engine, you’ll hear the Pffffffft! of the sniftervalve.More Automatic Sound Functions on Next PageOEM Steam Sound User’s Guide Page 3Return to Main User's GuideReturn to Table of Contents