"DoesHornTriggerBell" setting for Shasta engines

[Curt C]

Not sure if this is the correct spot for this question, but want to set the bell to automatically begin when blowing the horn. Even though I have many other OR engines, for some reason, I've just noticed it with the SP loco's in this set. Reviewed the eng files, but didn't see anything. Any help is appreciated.

[lineman]

Check the sms file.

[CSRX]

I mean, to be fair, not all bells automatically ring when the horn is blown.
the amount of GP and SD units I've been in that you have to manually ring the bell.
I am unsure of the SD70M series had the feature though. I know some B40-8's and C40-8's did, where they automatically turn the bell on with the horn blow..

[ebnertra000]

If the bell doesn't trigger with the horn and you want it to, the DoesHornTriggerBell line might not be in the .eng file at all

[huha435]

Find this line in the .eng file and change the 0 to 1 (0 ) no bell ( 1 ) bell should ring with horn .

DoesHornTriggerBell( 0 )

[Curt C]

Find this line in the .eng file and change the 0 to 1 (0 ) no bell ( 1 ) bell should ring with horn .

DoesHornTriggerBell( 0 )

Already checked the engine file for this line. It's not there... Just wondering if there was another way to adjust, that I'm not familiar with.

In looking in the Sound folder I'm seeing this:

Stream (
Skip ( **** This stream allows the horn to be played at the same time **** )
Priority ( 6 )
Volume ( 0.4 )
Triggers ( 2
Discrete_Trigger ( 10 StartLoopRelease ( 1 File ( "x_EMD_bell.wav" -1 ) SelectionMethod ( SequentialSelection )))
Discrete_Trigger ( 11 ReleaseLoopRelease () )

[huha435]

Does the bell ring when you're playing the game by pressing the letter b ?

[charland]

It would be nice if you could turn the bell on and leave it on until you turned it off while working in a yard.

Paul :-)

[crstagg]

On your MSTS CD there is a folder named TechDocs. Within that folder is a file named ".eng and .wag file reference guide" On page 28 you will fine the syntax and the location within the eng file to place the coimmand to make the bell ring wing horn is played.

[Curt C]

Does the bell ring when you're playing the game by pressing the letter b ?

Yes, it works fine when holding down the "b" key.

[eric]

The default action for "DoesHornTriggerBell" is going to be no or zero. That's why it's not there.

Add the attribute with a (1) and it should work.

[Curt C]

The default action for "DoesHornTriggerBell" is going to be no or zero. That's why it's not there.

Add the attribute with a (1) and it should work.

When you say "attribute", I'm assuming you mean the line "DoesHornTriggerBell". Where do I insert it in the eng file?

[peterman]

It would be nice if you could turn the bell on and leave it on until you turned it off while working in a yard.

Paul :-)

Hi Paul,

Shift + B always on... to turn it off hit B.

Peter

[niknak]

It appears that TrainSimulations have changed the way their eng files appear which perhaps makes it a little trickier for anyone wishing to change the bell on/off configuration or alter any of the power/smoke/brake settings. Also anyone using ConBuilder will find locos with this new form of eng file will show up as 'missing' although they are of course visible in the game. This is NOT a criticism of TrainSimulations, I'm just pointing out the situation for anyone who doesn't yet have this excellent route and associated rolling stock.

[charland]

Thanks Peter, I'll give that a try.

Paul :-)