Time for my two cents, once again. As mentioned previously, the Mid-Continent Ry. Museum in North Freedom, WI. carries quite a few CDs of locomotive sounds. If you want to hear some real recordings, you have to go back to when steam was running. One favorite I have is a recording of the DM&IR Yellowstones, especially if you like the low throaty whistles on the Yellowstones. One CD has a recording made from the caboose, apparently right behind the engine (don't try and tear that remark apart...the RRs did do many things). In this scene you can hear the generator running on the Missabe caboose; you will hear a motor car passing; then you will hear the bell as the engine approaches a grade crossing. And then the whistle for the crossing, much less lots of exhaust etc.. I might add that the DM&IR placed bells on their tenders for back up and otherwise safety practices. Another scene is in the tower as the operator communicates, and you hear the train as it approaches and passes. Another favorite of mine was recorded in July of 1959 in Two Harbors, MN. as #230 leaves with a train of ore cars, and the sounds of the fog horn as it was a foggy day. There are many more CDs out there, C&NW; UP; etc. all recorded in the days...including some by Brad Miller in the '60's. Let me know if you want to buy any of these.
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