Historic black steam locomotive viewed from the front and side, showing its smokebox and mechanical details
Technology

Steam Train Whistle Signals

Brocken, Harz, Germany

First a long, sustained whistle. Then a short one. On Mount Brocken in the Harz Mountains, the whistle of a real steam locomotive sounds. Not a recreated sound effect, but a moment of everyday railway life, recorded on location. Ten seconds in which the historic railway finds its own distinctive voice.

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Detailed description

The Whistle Signals of the Steam Locomotive The characteristic whistle signals of a real steam locomotive are produced by steam escaping under pressure and serve important functions in railway operations. During the journey, a long, sustained whistle sounded, followed by a short signal. These sounds are part of the distinctive soundscape of historic steam locomotives and also serve communication and safety purposes in railway operations.

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Technical detailsstereo · 10 sec · MP3 / WAV · 48 / 96 kHz

Recording

Location
Brocken, Harz
Country
Germany
Recording date
26.05.2017
Recording time
10:30

Sound

Duration
10 sec

Audio & File

Audio quality
stereo
Sample rate
48 / 96 kHz
File formats
MP3 / WAV
File size
7 MB
Product & legal informationDigital download · images · playback · license
More Information
Delivery Instant access (download)
Country Germany
Country Shortname DE
Recording Place Brocken, Harz
Recording Date 26 May 2017
Sample Rate [Hz] 48000 / 96000
Recording Time 10:30
Recording Length [sec] 10
Recording Quality stereo
File Type .mp3 / .wav
File Size [MB] 7
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Steam Train Whistle Signals
Steam Train Whistle Signals
€3.50
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