Class 465 Sound Mod

The Kent Coast Networker units, originally designed by British Rail Engineering Limited in collaboration with ABB, were manufactured by Metro-Cammell. The Class 465/2, 465/9, and 466 variants were subsequently equipped with traction systems provided by GEC Alsthom. The Class 465/2 and Class 466 units feature self-ventilated squirrel-cage induction motors (SCIMs), capable of continuous output at 1073 kW and tested up to 3500 RPM, with a maximum speed of 120 km/h. In contrast, the Class 365 (initially commissioned in 1993 from ABB as the dual-voltage Class 465/3 for 160 km/h service) employs traction motors without integrated fan blowers or active air cooling. Instead, they utilize forced oil cooling, relying on ambient airflow over the frame (OFAN system) to dissipate heat. This configuration enables the Class 365 motors to achieve an additional 180 kW of continuous power output compared to the Class 465 units. All axles are motorised for Networker motor cars. This sound mod is here to bring the traction sounds to life!

Accurate VVVF Reproduction

• Recordings implement 300Hz, 27P, 21P, 15P, 9P, 5P, 3P, and 1P like-for-like including Alstom's SHE technique
• Hear the asynchronous carrier pulse discretely and continuously inside and outside
• Made to match recordings as closely as practical with much greater clarity and crisp
• Separate interior and exterior recordings

Gearbox Whine

• Not to be confused with the traction motor VVVF
• The gearbox can now be heard spooling linearly up to speed

Traction Blowers

• Heard always as a dull proportional rumble and whine, used to cool the motors and not to be confused with the gearbox
• Improves the sense of speed when the motor is open-circuit

Wider Range of Rolling Sounds

• Separate interior and exterior recordings
• Includes near, far, and distant running recordings
• Features popular previous flange sound sets

Improved Track Joints

• Many more track joint sounds are now used for the Class 465
• Sounds played vary depending on speed
• Separate interior and exterior recordings

Very Loud Horn

• It sounds loud in-game even if it's been dialled down for comfort
• Features an echo that closely matches online sources and recordings made at West Malling

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