This is a stereo recording of a quiet modern train passing. The recording position was below the tracks, as the tracks were on the embankment. 897e ab kraków quiet train passing 16_15 22-02-27 mixpre-515.
Boxcars creaking as the train begins to move from standstill. Recorded far from the engines so no roar to drown the pure metal creaking sounds. Some wind noise -- one bump right at the start -- recorded on a very windy day.
Deisel locomotive passing with long heavy load of coal. Recorded from about 30 ft. Away. Includes coming and going with whistle. Welded rails. About 100 cars. Recorded in hot springs, north carolina.
Deisel locomotive standing and filling air brakes. Then bell, and train pulling away with horn. Recorded from about 15 ft. Away. About 100 cars. Recorded in hot springs, north carolina.
The creaking of metal boxcars and rails as a freight train passes through a crossing at a modest rate of speed. The crossing alarm bells ping constantly throughout.