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BASIC TRAIN CONSTRUCTION

This page introduces you to the basics of how to construct a BVETSS compliant train for BVE2. The links below allow you to jump straight to a particular section.

Train Sounds | Panel & Pictures | Data & Configuration | Text Files

TRAIN SOUNDS

Here is a list of a what sounds are required and what they do in a train.

Sound Name	Description Of Sound
Adjust.wav	Used when you over run or under run a station/stopping point.
Air.wav	Used when the brake is released.
AirHigh.wav	Used when brake pressure reaches it's highest.
AirZero.wav	Used when brake pressure reaches it's lowest.
Ats.wav	Used when ATS is not cancelled.
AtsCnt.wav	Used for the ATS continuation chime.
Brake.wav	Used when applying the brake.
CpStart.wav	Used when the master reservoir reaches it's lowest.
CpLoop.wav	Used when the master reservoir is below it's highest.
CpEnd.wav	Used when the master reservoir reaches it's highest.
Ding.wav	Used when train passes over a transponder and speed limit.
DoorCls.wav	Used when doors close either side.
DoorClsL.wav	Used when the doors are closed on the left hand side.
DoorClsR.wav	Used when the doors are closed on the right hand side.
DoorOpn.wav	Used when doors open either side.
DoorOpnL.wav	Used when the doors are opened on the left hand side.
DoorOpnR.wav	Used when the doors are opened on the right hand side.
Eb.wav	Used every minute when no controls are moved (warning alarm).
EmrBrake.wav	Used when the emergency brake is applied.
Flange.wav	Used when negotiating tight curves.
Klaxon0.wav	Used when you blow the whistle/horn.
Klaxon1.wav	Used when you blow the whistle/horn for a second sound.
Klaxon2.wav	Used when you want a guard signal by the driver/another sound.
Leave.wav	Used when you are clear to leave the station.
Loop.wav	Used when the route is started until you end/change routes.
Motor(X).wav	Used according to throttle & speed. See your Train.dat setup
Point.wav	Used when negotiating points and/or switches.
Rub.wav	Used when the train is is almost stopped (squealing brakes).
Run0.wav	Used for jointed rails & wooden sleepers.
Run1.wav	Used for jointed rail & concrete sleepers/high speed jointed rail.
Run2.wav	Used for continuous welded rail.
Run3.wav	Used for continuously welded rail & tunnel and/or bridge.
Run4.wav	Used for jointed rail & wooden sleepers with a tunnel and/or bridge.
Run5.wav	Used for continuously welded rail with passing train sound.
Run6.wav	Used for continuously welded rail on a steel bridge.
Run7.wav	Used for jointed rail with passing train sound.
SpringL.wav	Used when negotiating a left hand curve in a station.
SpringR.wav	Used when negotiating a right hand curve in a station.
ToAtc.wav	Used when switching to ATC train control.
ToAts.wav	Used when switching from ATC train control.

PANEL AND PICTURES

Here is a list of what images are required and what they do in a train.

Image Name	Description Of Image
Handle.bmp	Used for animation. Consists of the handles in different positions.
Panel.bmp	Used for the actual panel of your train.
PrsBack.bmp	Used for the pressure meter's background.
PrsOn.bmp	Used for the pressure meter.
Train.bmp	Used as an identification of train, usually a photograph.
VlcBack.bmp	Used for the background of the speedometer.
VlcOn.bmp	Used for the point that holds the speedo's needle.

DATA AND CONFIGURATION

Here is a list of what data and configuration files are required and what they do in a train.

File Name	Description Of File
Panel.cfg	Used for the configuration of the panel.
Train.dat	Used for the physics and features of the train.

TEXT FILES

Here is a list of what text files are required and what they do in a train.

File Name	Description Of File
ReadMe.txt	Used to show the credits.
Train.txt	Used to show information about the train.
DrivInstruct.txt	Used to show any specific driving tips/requirements (optional).

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