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Steam Train.wav

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Benboncan

August 3rd, 2008

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Sound effects > Other mechanisms, engines, machines
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Trains

A stereo field recording of a narrow gauge steam train starting off uphill and it picks up speed as it gets closer. Recorded on a bend on the Ffestiniog Railway with a Zoom H2 on-board rear mics.

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Type

Wave (.wav)

Duration

1:45.000

File size

17.7 MB

Sample rate

44100.0 Hz

Bit depth

16 bit

Channels

Stereo

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sstabley

8 years, 6 months ago

Needed this for historical reference. Thanks so much!

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paulally

10 years, 5 months ago

Education project in an old "steam town" this is great Thanks

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cokeia

10 years, 10 months ago

Very gooD. Lo necesitaba.

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galianoboy

12 years, 5 months ago

Crisp, clear recording. Very nice!

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crltt

12 years, 7 months ago

bellissimo!

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