Steam locomotive on Mount Brocken in the Harz Mountains accompanying a recording of two long whistle signals
Technology

Train Whistle

Brocken, Harz, Germany

Two long, consecutive whistle tones from a real steam locomotive. This 18-second stereo recording was made on Mount Brocken in Germany's Harz Mountains, capturing a characteristic railway warning signal.

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Detailed description

The Locomotive Whistle as a Warning Signal. The whistle of a real steam locomotive was used, among other purposes, when the train approached a railway crossing. The warning signal consisted of two long, consecutive tones and served to ensure safety and alert people in the surrounding area.

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Technical detailsstereo · 18 sec · MP3 / WAV · 48 / 96 kHz

Recording

Location
Brocken, Harz
Country
Germany
Recording date
26.05.2017
Recording time
10:15

Sound

Duration
18 sec

Audio & File

Audio quality
stereo
Sample rate
48 / 96 kHz
File formats
MP3 / WAV
File size
13 MB
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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 10:15
Recording Length [sec] 18
Recording Quality stereo
File Type .mp3 / .wav
File Size [MB] 13
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Train Whistle
Train Whistle
€3.50
Incl. 19% VAT