N&W #1218, the engine responsible for the recording.
This sound effect can be found on Sounds of Trains Vol. 2, which was made by Bainbridge Records. The whistle that is heard in this sound effect is the the hooter whistle from Norfolk & Western articulated steam locomotive #1218.
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Used In
Movies
- Everyone's Hero (2006) (Used once in a low volume along with No. 4449 - Crescent Lake & Grass Lake.)
- Sometimes They Come Back (1991) (Whistle only, low pitched; used as Southern Pacific #5021’s whistle.)
- Iron Will (1994) (Used as the whistle of Great Northern No. 807.)
TV Shows
- GeoTrax (Animated Series) (Whistle only, autotuned; used as Woohoo’s whistle in “New Train In Town”.)
YouTube Videos
- EricScotsman72
- Fast Freight Productions
- Sierra Railway Videos
- Super Foxy Railway Productions
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