LIRR M3/M7 Horn Update

Description

This mod replaces the horn of the LIRR M3 and LIRR M7 with a more accurate version along with adjusting a couple other sounds on the LIRR M7.

Default Modifications Included

  • Updates the LIRR M3 horn using recordings from a real M3 RS2M horn.
  • Updates the LIRR M7 horn using recordings from a real M7 RS2M horn.

Optional Modifications

  • Updated M7 Motor Sounds.
  • Raised Volume on M7 Running Sounds.

Sound Demos

M3 Horn Demo
M7 Horn Demo
M7 Motor / Running Audio Demo

Change Log

Change Log

04/17/25 - Version 1.1

  • Added the M3 to the mod.

04/20/25 - Version 1.2

  • Adjusted the EQ of the M3 horn slightly to remove unwanted sub bass.
  • Adjusted the end of the M7 horn to make it pitch up slightly as it does in real life.
  • Adjusted the M7 traction motor sounds to make them sound more natural.
  • Updated the M7 running sounds to make them more pronounced.

05/10/25 - Version 1.3

  • Mixed in real recordings from M7 traction motors into the audio from the game.
  • Balanced the volume of the running sounds.
  • Added rail stinging to the M7 running sounds.
  • Updated the interior motor audio.

Tags: horn lirr long-island-railroad-commuter m3 m7 sound-mod

Installation Instructions

Drag the .pak file/files into the folder "Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Content\DLC"

To locate the "Train Sim World 5" folder when using Steam, select on Train Sim World 5 in your library, click the gear icon, and select "Browse local game files."

To locate the "Train Sim World 5" folder when using Epic Games, click on the three dots next to Train Sim World 5 in your library, select "Manage", and click on the folder icon next to the "Uninstall" button.

Additional Comments

For a more realistic M3 experience, I highly recommend the installation of this mod by Bescot which updates many sounds on the LIRR and Metro North M3.

Files

LIRRFAN426_M3_Horn_Mod_V1.2.pak
516 KB Added 20 Apr 2025 Downloaded 704×

This file replaces the M3 horn.

LIRRFAN426_M7_Horn_Mod_V1.3.pak
2 MB Added 10 May 2025 Downloaded 789×

This file replaces the M7 horn and adds the other sound improvements stated above.

LIRRFAN426_M7_Horn_Only_Mod_V1.2.pak
146 KB Added 20 Apr 2025 Downloaded 241×

This file replaces the M7 horn only.

Files previously uploaded to this item were downloaded 456 times before removal.

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About this mod

Avatar of LIRRFAN426 LIRRFAN426
Created
16 Apr 2025
Updated
10 May 2025
Game
Train Sim World
Type of content
Sound
Train Sim World Content
LIRR Commuter: New York - Long Beach, Hempstead & Hicksville, LIRR M3 EMU
Train Sim World Version
Train Sim World 4, Train Sim World 5