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Welcome to the SoundTraxx Sound Room! Here you can listen to the available prototype sounds and determine which is most suited to your model. The first demo listed contains a variety of sounds (i.e., airpumps, fireman shoveling coal, bell, whistle, etc.). Keep in mind with regard to the digital sound decoders, that most sound effects can be programmed (i.e., tone of the exhaust, exhaust rate, bell ring rate, airpump type, etc.) and that the real differentiating factor is the whistle. Many of the whistles, while recorded from the engine listed, were used on other prototypes as well. For example, the Norfolk & Western Class A Tank sounds identical to a British Jubilee class engine. We suggest you choose a whistle you like as opposed to trying to match wheel configurations or be prototypically correct.

Keep in mind that the reproduction of the sound will not have the fidelity of the sounds you will hear from your SoundTraxx sound systems. The files have been compressed and kept deliberately small for quick downloading. You may also notice slight overall volume differences depending on your computers sound card and the speaker being used. General Electric prime movers, for example are inherently much quieter (in real life!) than ALCO prime movers.  If you wish to hear the entire demonstration, visit the factory, see us at a trade show or visit your dealer.

These sound files are the property of SoundTraxx (Throttle Up!) and are not to be used for any reason other than your personal listening pleasure. These recordings are protected by Federal Copyright law. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or duplication of these recordings is prohibited by federal law and is subject to criminal prosecution. 
© Throttle Up! Corp. 1998-2008.

In the chart below, find the part number or use the description to locate the sound you wish to hear. Click on the icon under 'sound files' to play.  You will need an internet connection and Windows Media Player Version 9 or later to play the sound files.