Derail Valley DE6 GE FDL16 and ALCO 251 Sound Replacement for Zeibach's Sounds
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 54 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Derail Valley DE6 GE FDL16 + ALCO 251 Sounds 1. 8 by ZZW1983
ADDS SOUNDS TO POOL OF SOUNDS SO THEY PLAY RANDOMLY!
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https://www.nexusmods.com/derailvalley/mods/249
EXTRACT THE ZIP TO YOUR Zsounds FOLDER:
(\Steam\steamapps\common\Derail Valley\Mods\ZSounds)
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-Made compatible with Zeibach's Sounds Mod minimum version 1. 1. 0.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Extract the archive.
Backup any files you have in this location:
...\Derail Valley\Mods\ZSounds\
Copy the contents of the archive to this location:
...\Derail Valley\Mods\ZSounds\
Overwrite when prompted.
DISCLAIMER:
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Not responsible for any damage to your system through this mod. Install at own risk.
This audio mod for Derail Valley adds GE FDL-12/FDL-16 and ALCO 251 engine sounds, plus Leslie RS3K and Nathan P2 horns, to Zeibach's Sounds. It includes startup, shutdown, and bell sounds. Requires manual ZIP extraction. 84 endorsements, last updated July 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 84 endorsements and nearly 2,800 downloads
- Two distinct engine sound sets (GE and ALCO) plus two horn options give variety
- Includes startup, shutdown, and bell sounds for a complete audio overhaul
⚠️ Cons
- Must extract the ZIP manually—no mod manager support, which can trip up less technical users
- Last updated in July 2021—may be outdated for current game versions
- Requires Zeibach's Sounds as a base, so you need to install that first
For Derail Valley players who want more authentic locomotive audio variety, especially if you're already using Zeibach's Sounds. If you're after a quick drop-in mod, the manual extraction might be a hurdle, but the sound quality is worth it for train enthusiasts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Zeibach's Sounds installed first, as this mod builds on it.
- When extracting the ZIP, place the files directly into the game's mod folder—don't just drag the whole folder in.
- If you're unsure about the manual extraction, watch a quick tutorial on installing audio mods for Derail Valley to avoid common mistakes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- ZZW1983
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 2,793
- Endorsements
- 84
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 1/14/2021
- Updated
- 7/17/2021
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