Realistic electric train sounds

[ukko_pekka]

Hi!
Is it possible to create realistic electric train inverter sounds that work like they do in real life? It's quite difficult to explain in words, but I'll try my best.

In Trainz, engine sounds ramp up and down depending on the amount of throttle, which works well for diesel rolling stock. However, electric trains are a completely different story. Sounds should ramp up while accelerating and ramp down while decelerating, with the ramping dependent on train speed, not throttle.

I know that there is an 'electric' type engine sound, but it contains only one audio file whose pitch depends on speed. That’s not quite realistic either. The sound keeps playing constantly when the train is moving, although it should stop while coasting. In Train Simulator and Train Sim World, for example, electric train sounds are simulated realistically. Trainz should also have this feature. Maybe realistic electric train sounds could be created using track sounds. Realistic sounds make the driving experience much more immersive.

Additionally, interiors should block outside sounds, but Trainz seems to lack this feature too.

 

[JCitron]

The underlying sound engine needs work and always needed work. From what I understand, it's on the docket for reworking and renovations someday and they were looking for a sound engineer at one time but we don't know where that went. That someday is something we're not privy to.

Keep in mind that nearly all content is end-user generated and the sounds are only as good as the ones that they recorded with some being better than others.

 

[ajrf]

You can also use "track sounds" for the electric motor sounds.