May 30, 2024
v24.20

Engine sounds added to the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Actros (MP4 chassis) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to Max2712 for permission to use some of his sound samples in accordance to this truck.

Horn sounds added to the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Actros (MP3 chassis) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Implemented a few interior suspension sounds for significant bumps in the road at speed.
2 new tire skid/screech sound effects added to the array for asphalt terrain.
Minor sound adjustments to the reworked default air brake sound.
Minor sound adjustments to the reworked asphalt terrain sound mix for trailer tires.
Slight increase in engine sound volume for the 2014 DAF XF 106 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

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May 25, 2024
v24.19

Added 5 new basketball dribble sound effects and extended the sound distance range for the basketball dribble sound.

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May 23, 2024
v24.18

(New feature!) Added warning sounds for when the Columbia River Interstate Bridge is lifting in Vancouver, WA. [ATS edition]
- Known issue: Due to game engine limitations, the sound won't trigger from very far distances, but it works fine if you're nearby.

Comprehensive sounds added for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train (2021 Alstom Movia) in Oakland, CA. [ATS edition]
Reworked trailer tire sound on asphalt with new sounds.
Quieter yawn sound effect for Fatigue Simulation, although this only works for the few players using the -force_mods launch option.

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May 16, 2024
v24.17

Trailer tire sound volume adjustments (asphalt, gravel, and sleeper lines).
Slight improvement of drying behavior of the wet tire sound after the rain sounds have stopped.
Removed sound_fixes_pack_optional_install.bat from the ShareMods archive because it does not work with the HashFS v2 .scs format.

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May 15, 2024
v24.16.1

Compatibility update for ATS 1.50.1. [ATS edition]

The ATS edition of the mod has been upgraded to the HashFS v2 format, similar to how DLCs are loaded:
This provides more efficient loading of the mod, reduced chances of stalls, and superior file compression of the archive.
Modders and curious users will still be able to extract the mod similar to how you extract a DLC with the Game Archive Extractor.

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May 14, 2024
v24.16

Revised asphalt trailer tire sound mix.
Engine sounds added to the SRV Dominator 3 (2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Revised sound volume for the 2023 Winnebago View RV in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Revised engine sound for the 2011 F-450 in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

The ETS2 edition of the mod has been upgraded to the HashFS v2 format, similar to how DLCs are loaded:
This provides more efficient loading of the mod, reduced chances of stalls, and superior file compression of the archive.
Modders and curious users will still be able to extract the mod similar to how you extract a DLC with the Game Archive Extractor.

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May 10, 2024
v24.15

Engine and horn sounds added to the 2022 Honda Civic (11th generation, FL4 hatchback) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic truck sounds.

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May 6, 2024
v24.14

Refined mixing and slightly increased sound volume for the reefer trailer sound.
2 new tire screech/skid sounds added to the array.
Added tire screeching for when trying to perform a burnout on asphalt roads.
Engine sounds added to the 2023 Winnebago View RV in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Slight increase in sound volume for the bell sound of the 2017 Siemens S200 SF Light Rail Vehicle in San Francisco. [ATS edition]

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May 2, 2024
v24.13

Compatibility update for the ATS 1.50 experimental beta. [ATS edition]
1 new long air brake sound added for the reworked default air brake sounds, which can play when applying the parking brake.
Better support for tire skidding/screeching on asphalt roads when trying to drift or powerslide.
Horn sounds added to the 2015 Ford S-Max (2nd generation, CD539 model) in AI traffic.
Engine sounds added to the 2024 Ford F-53 Motorhome. [ATS edition]
Horn sounds added to the 2022 Audi A3 (8Y generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

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April 23, 2024
v24.12

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.50 experimental beta. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added for the 2017 Siemens S200 SF Light Rail Vehicle in San Francisco. [ATS edition]
American style truck door close sound for the sound sequence after refueling, based on a Volvo VNL. [ATS edition]
Engine sounds added to the 2022 Audi A3 (8Y generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Country specific railroad crossing bell sound for Switzerland. [ETS2 edition]
9 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2016 Scania R500 + S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
5 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2014 Mercedes Actros MP4 in AI traffic, courtesy of Max2712. [ETS2 edition]
5 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2012 Volvo FH16 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2 new air brake sound effects added to the array for the 2016 Scania R500 + S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2 new interior suspension sounds added to the array.
1 new tire bump / suspension sound added to the array.
Increased sound volume for the reworked default interior window click sound.
Refined sound mixing for the asphalt trailer tire sounds and fixed loudness issue.
Updated the detailed recommended audio settings information.

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April 16, 2024
v24.11

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.50 experimental beta. [ATS edition]
Compatibility update for the ETS2 1.50 experimental beta. [ETS2 edition]
Rework of trailer tire sound for all terrains, resulting in an improved flyby and rolling sound on asphalt roads.
Added subtle asphalt tire crunch sound for trailers at slow speeds for when the player camera is close to the trailer wheels.
New door close sound in use for the sound sequence after refueling. Many thanks to Max2712 for a MAN TGX door close sound sample.
Minor file size optimizations.
Replaced default interior window click sound with one from a Mercedes Actros MP4, courtesy of Max2712.
Replaced 3 air brake sound effects for the 2016 Scania R500 + S500 sound set in AI traffic, courtesy of Max2712. [ETS2 edition]

Multiple improvements to the reefer trailer sound:
- Reefer sound will take up more area of the trailer now, with a better 3D sound position in the trailer.
- The trailer sound slider will now control all aspects of the reefer sound in the Audio Settings.
- Open window noise being enabled in the Audio Settings is no longer mandatory for the reefer sound loop to work.
- Better disposal handling of the sound event.

Updated the detailed recommended audio settings information.

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April 12, 2024
v24.10

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.50 experimental beta. [ATS edition]
Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.50 experimental beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Brake squeaking for the player truck now fully relies on the vanilla brake squeaking sound.
- HashFS format for efficient loading is unused for v24.10 but may be in use for a later version if it is stable.
- Sounds for International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz will remain in 1.49. 1.50 support is uncertain for now.

Note: The 1.50 brake squeaking feature should work with the mod, given many miles driven on the truck and at least 10% wheel damage.
Trailers may also have this feature.

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April 9, 2024
v24.09.1

Initial compatibility updates for the ATS 1.50 experimental beta and the Nebraska DLC. [ATS edition]
- New 1.50 brake squeaking feature is untested but may work with the mod.
- HashFS format for efficient loading is unused for v24.09.1 but may be in use for a later version if it is stable.

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April 9, 2024
v24.09

Engine and brake squeal sounds added to the Fiat-Breda FS D.443 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked the 2021 Renault T truck engine sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
More sounds for the 2021 Renault T trucks in AI traffic. Many thanks to kriechbaum for some Renault T sounds. [ETS2 edition]
3 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2021 Renault T in AI traffic, courtesy of kriechbaum. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked the 2009 Renault Magnum engine sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked the 2010 Renault Premium engine sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked the 2016 Renault Clio IV diesel engine sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Added petrol engine sound set to the array for the 2016 Renault Clio IV in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Horn sound added to the 2010 Renault Premium in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Horn sounds added to the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Actros (MP4 chassis) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Several new air brake sound effects added for the 2014 MAN TGX in AI traffic, in accordance to the real truck. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2014 DAF XF 106 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Added sounds for the Bombardier TRAXX F140 MS locomotive that uses the legacy railroad system. [ETS2 edition]
Additional engine sound effects added for the engine sound set for the 2014 Iveco Stralis Hi-Way in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2014 Iveco Stralis Hi-Way in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Slight increase in daytime sound volume for the railroad crossing alarms used in the United Kingdom. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic truck sounds. [ETS2 edition]
1 new rolling electric window sound effect variation for the default electric window sound replacement.
1 new "fast stop" electric window sound effect variation for the default electric window sound replacement.
Extended sound distance range and reworked attenuation curve of the default reverse backup beeper sound replacement.
Added sound for the farm irrigation sprinkler systems when it is watering. [ATS edition]
2 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2014 Volvo VNL in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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March 29, 2024
v24.08

Engine and horn sounds added to the 2012 Volvo FH16 (700hp, D16G) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2012 Volvo FH16 (460hp, D13C) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2006 Kia Cee'd (ED model, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian and police 2006 Kia Cee'd SW (ED model, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked the 2009 Volvo FH16 engine sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic truck sounds. [ETS2 edition]
Improved recovery method of the mod's own air brake and air horn sounds. This should fix rare cases of air horns not recovering.
Emphasized lower frequencies of the Sound Fixes Pack standalone air horns to compensate for truck soundproofing.
Cleaned sound effect for the default reverse backup beeper sound replacement.

(Optional feature) New driver available reporting cop sightings on the CB radio during afternoon/evening rush hours. [ATS edition]
- Special thanks to Frontiersman for contributing some voice lines.

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March 21, 2024
v24.07

Slight increase of sound volume for the reworked default air cutoff sound for when the air compressor is unloaded by the governor.
2 new additional variations of the default air cutoff sound for when the air compressor is unloaded by the governor.
Minor sound adjustments to the hot air balloon sound mix.
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2023 Iveco Crossway Low Entry in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2016 Lada Niva 4x4 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2014 Lada Granta in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the 2002 Mercedes-Benz Econic in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2015 Renault Talisman in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic truck sounds. [ATS edition]

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March 1, 2024
v24.06

1 new engine sound variant added to the array for the Kenworth T800/W900's and the Peterbilt 389's in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
2 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2014 & 2018 Volvo VNL's in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4014 sound set (new) is now the default sound set for train_steam_1.soundref. [ATS edition]
Decommissioned sound sets for the "Winter Express" Christmas steam train. [ATS edition]
Minor sound adjustments to the brake squeal of the MotivePower MPXpress MP36PH-3C train. [ATS edition]
Engine sounds added to the civilian and police 2010 Volkswagen Touran's in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
4 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2021 Renault T and Renault T Evolution trucks in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2009 Volvo FH16 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Applied horn and rev sounds from v24.03 that were missing for the Aprilia RSV4 (Motorcycle Traffic Pack). [ETS2 edition]
Shortened sound distance range for dogs barking in response to aftermarket standalone air horns from the Sound Fixes Pack.

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February 21, 2024
v24.05

Re-established the 1.47 version of the MAN TGX 2020 air horn to the game as a standalone air horn option.
The following quality standards have also been applied to it:
1. More accurate input response
2. Subtle sound direction filter
3. More accurate distance attenuation and spatialization
4. More appropriate sound position and sound volume
5. Interactivity with other Sound Fixes Pack sounds
6. Possible weakening of sound at low air pressure if not using a personalized low air warning sound

Nearby dogs outside the truck in the game may now bark in response to hearing a Sound Fixes Pack standalone air horn.
- Note that they may only bark when the player is not facing them, because of the absence of animation for barking.

"Aftermarket part" label and icon added to the Sound Fixes Pack's standalone air horns in the Service Shop display.
Updated pricing for the Sound Fixes Pack's standalone air horns in the game's Service Shops.
Engine sounds added to the 2005 LiAZ 5256 (2nd generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Horn sounds added to the 2009 Volvo FH16 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

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February 16, 2024
v24.04

Engine and horn sounds added to the 2021 Renault T and Renault T Evolution trucks in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to kriechbaum for some sound effects from his Renault T sound mod.

Engine sounds added to the 2009 Volvo FH16 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2014 MAN TGX in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2011 UAZ-2206 (Буханка | 'loaf') in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz W124 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2015 Jeep Rengade sound set is now the default sound set for car_normal_2.soundref. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Applied tugboat horn functionality from v24.03 that was missing in the ATS edition of the mod. [ATS edition]
2013 Buick Enclave (1st generation, refreshed) sound set is now the default sound set for car_default_2.soundref. [ATS edition]
Reduced chances of overlapping recalculating/u-turn phrases for the English - Grace (AU) voice navigation variant.
Dropped support for game version 1.48 on the Steam Workshop in preparation for 1.50.

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February 6, 2024
v24.03

Added sounds for tugboats. They may also honk if you honk close to them with a Sound Fixes Pack standalone air horn.
Replaced engine sounds for the Terberg RT223 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced engine sounds for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the civilian 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the police and ambulance 2017 Volkswagen Crafter's in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2021 DAF XG+ in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2014 DAF XF 106 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
2017 Neoplan N 2216 Tourliner engine sound set is now the default sound set for bus_1.soundref. [ETS2 edition]
2004 Škoda Fabia Mk1 sound set is now the default sound set for car_normal_3.soundref & car_default_2.soundref. [ETS2 edition]
1 million euro air horn now available in the Service Shops. [ETS2 edition]
1 million dollar air horn now available in the Service Shops. [ATS edition]
The 3 standalone air horns may now sound weaker when your truck has low air pressure with the fallback low air warning sound.
Minor sound adjustments to the 2012 Dodge Charger (7th generation) SRT V8 engine sound set. [ATS edition]
Minor sound adjustments to the civilian 2011 Chevrolet Caprice (6th generation) V8 engine sound set. [ATS edition]
Minor sound adjustments to the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV (6th generation) V8 engine sound set. [ATS edition]
2013 MCI J 4500 engine sound set is now the default sound set for bus_1.soundref. [ATS edition]
2013 MCI J 4500 horn sound set is now the default sound set for bus_horn_1.soundref. [ATS edition]
Horn sounds added for the 2015 Western Star 5700XE in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Revised engine sound set for the 2020 Western Star 49x in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Horn sounds added for the 2020 Western Star 49x in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
4 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2014 Volvo VNL in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
3 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2013 Kenworth T680 in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2012 Peterbilt 579 in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2018 Mack Anthem in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
2011 Chevrolet Caprice engine sound set is now the default sound set for car_v8_1.soundref. [ATS edition]
2011 Ford F-350 engine sound set is now the default sound set for car_v8_2.soundref. [ATS edition]
(Optional feature) Changed and added some phrases for one of the drivers using the CB radio. [ATS edition]
Moved the 3D sound position of the standalone air horn sounds closer to the roof for a more accurate sound placement.
Revised engine sounds for the Harley Davidson Fat Boy in the Motorcycle Traffic Pack by Jazzycat.
Revised engine sounds for the Aprilia RSV4 in the Motorcycle Traffic Pack by Jazzycat.
Horn and rev sounds added for the Aprilia RSV4 in the Motorcycle Traffic Pack by Jazzycat.
Added alternate recomputing sound effect for the Sound Fixes Pack variants of the English Doug/Skye voice navigation options.
Applied "alternate recomputing sound effect" voice navigation changes to safe mode.
Added "- Speed alert sound only - Sound Fixes" voice navigation alternative option for safe mode.
Added compatibility for Slav Jerry's custom sound features which use the fallback/default light horn interior stick sound.
Decommissioned definition files for the "Winter Express" Christmas steam train.

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January 22, 2024
v24.02.1

Applied "English - Grace (AU) voice navigation changes" to safe mode.

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January 21, 2024
v24.02

Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to the sound mix for the New Mexico Musical Road on Route 66. [ATS edition]

English - Grace (AU) voice navigation changes: 
- Improved sound quality for roundabout and left/right lane phrases.
- Some phrases begin a few milliseconds earlier now.
- Minor trims to some phrases.

-- Optional addon news --
Winter sounds updated to version 7 for more insect sound removals.

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January 15, 2024
v24.01

New voice navigation variant with closer choices of words to real satellite navigation software: English - Grace (AU).
Added "English - Grace (AU)" voice navigation variant to be available in the safe mode of the Sound Fixes Pack.
Reworked F-22 Raptor aircraft sound. [ATS edition]
Fixed sound bug from the vanilla game where a misplaced F-22 sound could be emitted from a roadside rock in Nevada. [ATS edition]
Reworked distant plane sound for the jet aircraft with contrails.
Fixed sound of propeller planes so that they don't use the overhead sound while moving slowly on the runway. [ATS edition]
Slight extension to the distance attenuation curve of the trailer coupling sound.
Lowered sound volume of the lawn mower sound.
Minor sound adjustments to the thunder sound mix.
Slight reduction in sound volume for the wet tire sound and minor sound adjustments to its mix.
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Compatibility patch for the upcoming version of Winter sounds.

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January 1, 2024
v24.00

4 new thunder sound effects added to the thunder sound array in addition to the default thunder sounds.
Reworked mixing of the thunder sounds:
- Implemented variable directionality so that the thunder sound does not always feel fully two-dimensional in the sound output.
- Implemented variable delay interval of the thunder sound for after the lightning flash, to convey the proximity of the storm.
- Implemented variable muffling to thunder sounds for varying intensity of the sound.
- Implemented subtle perceived thunder sound volume difference during nighttime.

Reworked the EMD SD40-2 locomotive engine sound. [ATS edition]
Slight increase in engine sound volume for some train locomotive prime movers. [ATS edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic truck sounds. [ATS edition]
Compatibility patch for the upcoming version of Winter sounds. [ATS edition]
Reworked engine sounds for the 2010 Yutong City Master in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2023 Škoda Fabia Mk4 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound added to the array for the 2020 Škoda Octavia Mk4 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked 1 horn sound for the 2020 Škoda Octavia Mk4 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Yamaha Wolverine sound set is now the default sound set for car_atv_1.soundref. [ETS2 edition]
Some sounds applied to AI traffic vehicles in the International Traffic Pack Vanilla Edition by Elitesquad Modz. [ETS2 edition]
Removed sounds that were applied for unused reefer double trailers for AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Default log trailers in AI traffic now have nuanced trailer sounds when in motion.
Included idle sound for the default steam train sound set, in case of the steam train existing in the regular map.
Removed 1 sound effect from the default air brake rework sound array.
Reverted changes to the Christmas Winterland Event soundtrack back to default for the remainder of the event.
Ended 50% off Christmas sale for Sound Fixes Pack standalone air horns in the game's Service Shops.
Revamped mod description and mod icon.

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