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The Cab of a Steam Locomotive is a places of incredible heat, noise and vibrations the can jar body parts from their normal locations. At the same time, The ab of a steam locomotive is a place of wonder and awe as ma and machine work together to make the most wonderful signs and sounds imaginable. Have you ever wondered who those lucky people were that you waved at as the Daylight passed you by?  We categorize them into three groups: Those who have business in the cab such as running the locomotive or a railroad official familiar with the territory; those who have done something very special or know somebody of importance; and the rest of the world who would give their eye teeth for a cab ride in the Daylight. Those who have attained the inner sanctum of cab ridership will remember forever the thrill of the event, the way time flew by and then, it was over all too soon. This recording is for anyone who ever wanted to be in the cab as well as those who were and would like a souvenir. We searched the world over for the finest recordings ever made from the cab of the Daylight and are pleased to release some of the works of the late Brad Miller of Mobile Fidelity Recordings. Brad Masterfully used the best equipment available to deliver pure sounds. when the equipment wasn’t good enough, Brad invented his own Colossus mikes that could bring true sounds to us without distortion from wind or noise. Brad’s widow was gracious enough to allow us to keep his work alive for all to enjoy.

1. Nos. 1522 & 1218 (SPECIAL COMBO)

2. No. 1522 (MOSELLE, WESTBOUND)

3. No. 1522 (ROLLA HILL, EASTBOUND)

4. No. 1522 (PACING)

5. Nos. 844/1522 (LAKE JCT.)

6. No. 1522 AND Nos. 844/1522 (COMBO)

7. Nos. 844/1522 (WEBSTER GROVE)

8. Nos. 844/1522 (KIRKWOOD)

9. Nos. 844/1522 (KIRKWOOD, SECOND PASS)

10. Nos. 819 & 819 (ILLMO/DUPO)

11. No. 3985 (LAAPI ARCHER HILL 8/1/90)

12. Nos. 3985 & 3985 (OGALALA MEFT)

13. Nos. 3985/844 & Nos. 3985 ( SPECIAL COMBO MIX, DOUBLEHEADERS MEET)

14. No. 765 & No. 425 (NEW RIVER AND LEESPORT)

Recorded in the 1970’s by David Houston and linear notes by David houston. A cornocopia of Air Horn sounds from west coast trains.

Enjoy the sounds of Rio Grande F units working hard to pull the CZ up the Front Range of the Rockies and Santa Fe F’s pulling freight in Colorado. Santa Fe and D&H Alco PA-1’s in service, Alco and Baldwin switchers as well as Erie Lackawanna E units working hard in New Jersey on Commute trains. This is one great collection of history on wheels that you’ll love to hear again and again! Originally released in the 60’s by Arkay Records and then L&H Railsonics.

Originally released by ARKAY Enterprises, you can now enjoy the sounds of narrow gauge K series locomotives hard at work on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. The Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow gauge railroad in the Rocky Mountain high county is as much a symbol of the old west as anything else put there by man. Built in the 1880’s to haul silver and gold out of the area around Silverton, CO., portions of the line lasted in common carrier freight service until the 1960’s, with all trains powered by steam. Fortunately, two sections have been saved for future generations to enjoy. We concentrate on the spectacular segment between Chama, NM. and Antonito, CO., which operates now as the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR. The Line Twists and climbs from an altitude of 7860 feet at Chama to 10,000 feet at Cumbres Pass  in just 14 miles! Grades of 4% are common. High Country Steam captures the sounds of this exciting stretch of railroad, combining sequences from common carrier operation in the 1960’s with scenes from the Great Freight 79 Special and operation of rotary plow OM. Our CD opens with a spectacular sequence that our recording engineers call “Thunder on Cumbres” , as 2-8-2 484 attacks Cumbres Pass in the middle of a thunder storm. We will then take you through sequences depicting a climb over Cumbres, spanning 13 years of operation. We hope you enjoy!

Recorded onboard SP 2472

Hear the sounds of a high speed steam engine recorded for the baggage car right behind the tender. Jointed rails, Whistles and bells will make you think that you’re onboard a train from the past. Enjoy the soothing sounds of yesteryear anytime you’d like…

This outstanding locomotive can be found at the Golden Gate Railroad Museum where it is lovingly kept ready for the next run.

1. No. 1702   2-8-0 READER RAILROAD

2. No. 11   2-6-2 READER RAILROAD

3. No. 8444   4-8-4 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

4. No. 34  2-8-2 SIERRA RAILROAD

5. No. 759  2-8-4 STEAMTOWN FOUNDATION  (EX-NICKEL PLATE)

6. No 28  2-8-0 SIERRA RAILROAD

7. No. 2102  4-8-4 STEAM TOURs INC.  (EX-READING RAILROAD)

8. No. 1246  4-6-2 STEAMTOWN FOUNDATION  (EX CANADIAN PACIFIC)

9. No 1278  4-6-2 STEAMTOWN FOUNDATION  (Ex CANADIAN PACIFIC)

10. No. 4449 4-8-4 AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN FOUNDATION  (EX-SOUTHERN PACIFIC Gs4)

1 1. No. 36  2-8-2 WHITE MOUNTAIN SCENIC RAILWAY  (EX-SIERRA RAILROAD)