SBS4DCC - ESU LokSound Metra Cab Car Sound File
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Streamlined Backshop Installations, aka, Installer Steve, has published his first sound file for use with ESU LokSound DCC Sound Decoders.
The original version of file is customized for use with the HO Scale 8500 Series Metra Cab Car released by Atlas Model Railroad Co in November, 2024.
Steven is a resident of "The Region" and has direct access to the 1:1. He has recorded and edited real sound samples of the prototype and made them available here.
The recommended decoder for this sound project is the ESU 58219 LokSound 5 FX Standard Multi-protocol (MM/DCC/SX) Function-Only Sound Decoder - NEM660 21MTC Integral Connector.
New in 2025, we have released a version of the file that is customized for use with the HO Scale Budd Commuter Gallery Cab Car released by Rapido Trains, Inc in October, 2024.
Also new in 2025, we have released a version of the file that is customized for use with the HO Scale Bilevel Commuter Cab Car released by Rapido Trains, Inc in September, 2024.
Atlas 8500 Series Metra Cab Car Mapping
| F0F | Front Headlight |
| F0R | Rear Headlight |
| F1 | Bell |
| F2 | Horn |
| F3 | Top Gyro Light |
| F4 | Interior Lights |
| F5 | "Metra Doors Close" Announcement |
| F6 | Ditch Lights |
| F8 | Rail Clank + Brake Release |
| F9 | Curve Squeal |
| F11 | Cab Light |
| F12 | Dimmer |
| F13 | "Tickets" Announcement |
| F14 | Cab Car Coupler |
Here is the function mapping tab from LokProgrammer for reference.
Rapido Budd Commuter Gallery Car Mapping
| F0F | Front Headlight |
| F0F | Gyralite |
| F0R | Rear Red Marker Lights |
| F1 | Horn |
| F2 | Bell |
| F3 | Cab Car Coupler |
| F4 | Doors Open/Close |
| F5 | "Metra Doors Close" Announcement |
| F6 | Ditch Lights |
| F7 | Rail Clank + Curve Squeal |
| F11 | Brake Set/Release |
| F12 | Dimmer |
| F13 | "Welcome Aboard" Announcement |
| F14 | "Tickets" Announcement |
| F15 | "Airport" Announcement |
| F16 | Air Conditioning Fan |
| F17 | Compressor |
Here is the function mapping tab from LokProgrammer for reference.
Rapido Bilevel Commuter Cab Car Mapping
| F0F | Front Headlight |
| F0R | Rear Headlight |
| F1 | Bell |
| F2 | Horn |
| F3 | Top Gyro Light |
| F4 | Interior Lights |
| F5 | "Metra Doors Close" Announcement |
| F6 | Ditch Lights |
| F7 | Number Board Lights |
| F8 | Rail Clank + Brake Release |
| F9 | Curve Squeal |
| F11 | Cab Light |
| F12 | Dimmer |
| F13 | "Tickets" Announcement |
| F14 | Cab Car Coupler |
Here is the function mapping tab from LokProgrammer for reference.
Additional Resources
SBS4DCC - ESU Metra Cab Car LokSound Sound File Information
SBS4DCC - ESU Metra Cab Car LokSound Sound File Advertisement
HO Scale Atlas Metra Cab Car Decoder Installation
HO Scale Rapido Budd Commuter Gallery Cab Car Decoder Installation