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This page provides a catalog of more than 100 CDs featuring railroad songs, sound recordings, and children's train songs. Most titles are available for shipment within 24 hours from Amazon.com or CD Baby. You may browse the information about each release on this page, and then click the blue "Click Here" link with each title for sound clips, track listing, and ordering.

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• Railroad Songs: 52 Titles
• Sound Recordings: 42 Titles
• Children's Train Songs: 11 Titles

This album features powerful performances by legends Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Brownie McGhee, Mike Seeger, Pop Stoneman, Cisco Houston, and Rosalie Sorrels, among others. Elsewhere, National Heritage Fellowship Award winners Elizabeth Cotten and Doc Watson, who has won six Grammy Awards to date, are represented. Of the 29 tracks on the album, a full 21 appear on CD for the first time, all newly remastered by Grammy winner Pete Reiniger.

Bookended by actual recordings of trains from the 1950s, the compilation evidences the continuing influence of these essential American ballads, work songs, blues and broadsides. "Midnight Special," represented here by Lead Belly, has been covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Paul McCartney, and Van Morrison. Alt-country band the Old 97s named itself after "The Wreck of the Old 97," which has been interpreted by Johnny Cash and John Mellencamp, among many others. The compilation also includes iconic American songs "Rock Island Line," "John Henry," "Wabash Cannonball," and "Railroad Bill," all presented here in riveting performances. Bluesman Furry Lewis, who sings about the legend of "Kassie Jones," actually lost a leg to a railroad accident in 1917.

Grammy winner Jeff Place compiled and annotated Classic Railroad Songs from Smithsonian Folkways, which also contains rare photographs from the Library of Congress.

This 1965 album finds Roy Acuff revisiting many classic train songs that he personally made popular and recorded during his long career. Songs include the harmonica-driven rouser “Freight Train Blues,” a song he first cut in 1947, as well as revivals of his romping ‘42 classics “Night Train To Memphis” and “Fireball Mail,” the ubiquitous “Wabash Cannonball,” Hank Williams’ “Pan American,” and Roy’s own “The Streamline Cannonball.” This classic album also features the original album art and is making its CD debut.

Most of the railroad-related Viennese bonbons are performed very well, there is a terrific performance of Hilding Rosenberg's unjustly neglected Railway Fugue, and a delightful surprise to be discovered in mega-obscure composer Aloïs Pachernegg's Unter Dampf! Ein Zug fährt vorüber. One should steer clear of the lumpy, bumpy, and underpowered performance here of Arthur Honegger's famous Pacific 231, and it should be stated that SWR's recording throughout is a little tinny and lacking in the low end. Whether or not one would want to own Hänssler Classic's Railroad Rhythms: Classical Music About Trains partly depends on how big a train nut one happens to be. - All Music Guide

As long as railroads have existed, there have been songs sung about them, whether to praise their wonders, tell stories, or condemn them as tools of evil. Steel Rails and its companion volume, Mystery Train, set out to sample this particular vein of American song, offering up versions of "Wabash Cannonball" and "The Orange Blossom Special" (an amusing live version from the Johnson Mountain Boys) alongside twelve other songs that might not be quite as familiar as those two. A mixture of well-known artists and fairly new names is also a plus for the package -- Kieran Kane, slipped in between Jimmie Rodgers and Alison Krauss, holds his own with a moody take on Hank Williams' "Ramblin' Man." Meanwhile, it's no accident that much of the music here is country, western or bluegrass -- by the time rock & roll came along, fast cars were the order of the day, not cannonballing trains. - All Music Guide

The lure of the railroad is explored thoroughly in the second volume of Rounder's railroad compilations, with songs recorded from the 20s through to the 80s. The image of the railroad is burned into American history, representing just about anything you want it to represent - freedom, loss, greed, power, mystery, flight, mythology, integration, disintegration, growth ... whatever symbol you need. The fourteen songs here have as many themes to them, from the last fatal run of Casey Jones to men and women whose sweethearts waft away on long black trains. Most affecting when the songs come out of the bluegrass tradition, entertaining throughout. Artists include Johnny Cash, the Whitstein Brothers, Steve Goodman, the Carter Family, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (cutting the rug effectively with "Take The "A" Train") and Mary McCaslin amongst others. - All Music Guide

This third volume in Rounder Records' ongoing classic-train-song series focuses on the R&B end of the rails. Its scope is perhaps a little too ambitious, since the selections here span nearly 70 years. Amid some pretty timeless competition, 1990s entries from the Holmes Brothers and Linda Tillery sound even more flatly digital (and surprisingly inanimate, given the subject matter) than they might otherwise. But classics like Louis Jordan's "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie" and Little Junior Parker's original recording of "Mystery Train"--which predates Elvis Presley's earth-shattering cover by a full year--give this volume a propulsive swagger that previous bluegrass- and country-centric volumes in the series lack.

Vintage Trains collects 25 locomotive-themed compositions from the years 1930 to 1961. From Peter Hanford's landmark recordings of actual British steam engines ("Sounds of the Steam Age") to Ragtime-era Glenn Miller, this anthology of the railroad is as diverse as they come. The sound quality ranges from excellent to dreadful, as many of these recordings are quite ancient, but the spirit of the rails is alive and well throughout, resulting in one of the oddest yet ultimately satisfying historical -- and genre-bending -- romps through the United Kingdom and the United States as they celebrate their unique railroad heritage. - James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

Fiddler Gib Guilbeau and bassist Wayne Moore, alums from the late, great Nashville West, assembled Treasury of American Railroad Songs, Vol. 1 from train songs, from old classics (Wabash Canonball, Orange Blossom Special) to new (City of New Orleans, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down), and drafted in friends like Jamie Olsen, Larry Robinson, and Greg Harris to record reverent new versions. - All Music Guide

A collection of 20 newly recorded railroad songs performed in a country-pop, bluegrass influenced style.

A collection of classic American train songs performed by some of the best-loved groups in bluegrass and acoustic music. Features such favorites as Wreck of the Old ’97, Steel Rails, Wabash Cannonball, Old Train, and other selections by the Lonesome River Band, Seldom Scene, Ralph Stanley, Claire Lynch, and others.

Mainly guitar, banjo and fiddle based, these recordings deserve to be archived as part of the transportation growth in America. Railroad Songs of the Early 1900’s rarely romanticizes life on the rail. Rather, desperation, expectation and growth of a nation permeate these reclaimed gramophone gems. Producers Norm Cohen and Dick Spottswood can be credited for delving further into the subject and unearthing less known artists and material for this project. Other than Leadbelly’s “Rock Island Line” and Jerry and Sky’s version (1946) of “Orange Blossom Special,” these songs are likely to be new and fresh to many.

UK collection from the strange & curious world of the Buzzola label features 18 tracks on a full-color picture disc, packaged in a 6-panel digipak with an 8-page booklet. 2004.

Fifty songs that describe the planning and construction of the five transcontinental railroads, the builders, the railroaders, railroad events, characters, scandal and corruption, placed in historic context by historical narration. Three CD's plus Notes on the Songs. Playing time: 2 hours, 45 minutes.

The Builders: Steam locomotives challenge the steamboats and canal boats. President Lincoln signs the Pacific Railroad Act. Chinese workers dominate the Central Pacific, Irish workers dominate the Union Pacific. The race begins.

The Golden Spike: The "Hell On Wheels" towns follow the rails. Mormons join the Union Pacific and Central Pacific workforces. East and west rails join at Promontory. Train robbers and gamblers fleece railroads and passengers.

The Railroaders: Railroad boomers, brakemen, switchmen, firemen, conductors and engineers worked the trains, the hoboes rode for free.

Five Transcontinental Railroads: Railroad fever grips the West. Greed and scandal come to light. Pathos, sentiment and humor fill the song sheets. East, west, north and south, the rails span the continent.

The authentic mountain railroad ballads as they were meant to be sung. This collection of songs about train wrecks, rides and hobos features vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica, fiddle and autoharp and is accompanied by extensive liner notes for each song.

Fifteen classic American train songs are presented in authentic and nostalgic fashion by producer Craig Duncan. Featuring Charlie McCoy on harmonica along with some of Nashville's finest players, American Railroad Classics will take you back to a time when the mystique of the rails and the chugging of a steam engine captured the imagination of Americans young and old.

Buddy Davis has appeared with Roy Clark on Hee Haw and spent seven years touring the U.S. as a musician with the Norfolk Southern Railroad’s entertainment group The Southern Lawmen.

“This collection of classic mountain railroad songs is sure to strike a chord with all familiar with the genre.” - Trains Magazine, Spring 1993

“One of the best collections of songs about train wrecks, rides and hobos available.” - Norm Cohen, author of Long Steel Rail, University of Illinois Press

Whether it was a big department store's Christmas display or a plywood layout at home, it is hard to forget the sensational sights, smells, and sounds of toy trains. Lost for many years, this exciting collection of original promotional records, talking railroad stations, TV and film soundtracks, and other rare audio gems will let you experience the thrilling sounds of postwar electric train's golden years.

This second volume in the collection of songs about train wrecks, rides and hobos encompasses musical genres from traditional to country roots to folk revival. Featured are vocals, melodic harmonies and solid work on guitar, banjo, harmonica, fiddle and autoharp - all accompanied by extensive liner notes for each song.

Fourteen classic American train songs from legendary country artists such as Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Hank Snow, and others are showcased in this tribute to the mystique and tradition of the American railroad.

A wonderful modern day tribute to the legend and folklore of American Railroads. Acoustic instruments provide the setting for this timeless recording. Featured on this CD is the Christmas single "Daddy's Old Train Box" about that old box of toy trains that everyone has had in their basement. Ghost on the track is a haunting ghost tail of a Pennsylvania miner. Each song was crafted with care by legendary drummer/producer Daoud Shaw (Van Morrison, Etta James, Jerry Garcia).

Since the release of the single Little Joe by Artese N' Toad, fans have been waiting for a new album from the Pennsylvania duo. Well, wait no longer. Artese N' Toad have pulled into the station with a brand new album full of songs about trains that remain true to their traditional Americana roots.

Little Joe is at the controls on this train, anchoring a solid collection of ten new offerings from the tunesmiths who have recorded fan favorites Christmas Train and Daddy's Old Train Box. Artese 'N Toad are at their best when telling a story in classic style, and that is exactly what they have done on Little Joe. Wanted Old Toy Trains is also another very strong cut on this album, and certain to be released as a single. Even when the boys experiment and expand their style, they still come through with extremely likable songs, such as Voodoo Train and 34 Minutes. On Voodoo Train, they have captured the feeling and sound of some of the great old single Carnival by 1970's super group, The Band. 34 Minutes, while less rustic than most of the album, is none the less a terrific cut. Artese N' Toad never stray far however, and finish up the album with the extremely strong Hobo's Lament.

This CD is a collection of traditional and original songs that tell the stories of the people, places, and events of the days when the railroad was king! Acoustic adventures into the history of train travel and the hard working people that made it run. Even the cover, an original painting by band member Patrick Karnahan, draws you into the picturesque landscape of travel by rail. You can feel the power of the steam driven locomotive in your feet as you sit comfortably gazing out at the open countryside. Put on this CD and turn on your own locomotive, be it a model or just your imagination, and let the songs take you on a journey on the rails where all you hear is the lonesome whistle blowin'.

"Railroad Queens of the Past" is a one-of-a-kind acoustic album by Larry Penn with songs featuring women in railroading. Larry Penn has been entertaining folks by making music poetry and art for over three decades. He is a skillful songwriter with an acute sense of imagery that comes through in both his music and poetry. He sings and tells stories of people and hard work, trains, trucks, love, and life on the road.

A working man all his life he is able to relate to and develop a kinship with people he has met over the years and put their stories into song. He has also spent many hours in railroad yards photographing the graffiti on the cars. There he met railroad people and was able to bring them to life in his songs. He has toured with Utah Phillips and The Rose Tattoo, a group of old hobos, anarchists and musicians, singing and telling stories which celebrate the ongoing influence of the railroads in American folk culture.

National touring, an Emmy for arranging, too many performances to count, and hundreds of enthusiastic current and prior students are all part of Walt Richards' long musical history. Paula Strong is an avid collector of western, train and folk songs, as well as being a western history fan. Her immersion in music got a very early start, with the support of her musical family.

Walt and Paula have been performing together in the southwest for over twenty years, specializing in cowboy and train songs in addition to their folk, blues, and swing tunes and Walt's solo instrumental work. Both Walt and Paula sing lead and harmony, with Walt adding lead guitar, banjo and mandolin to Paula's rhythm backup. Walt and Paula, as Trails & Rails, won the DUO HARMONY competition at the annual Western Music Association in Albuquerque in Nov.2005.

The current Trails & Rails repertoire is extensive and includes many styles of acoustic music, which gives a lot of variety to their CDs and performance programs. Their 2003 train song CD, On Track, includes three originals among the 21 selections.

In 1951, D.W. Brosnan, Southern Railway executive vice president of operations and future chairman, began holding meetings for company officers in Almond, N.C., a small town in the mountains west of Asheville. He asked Snow Baker, a lieutenant in the railroad's police department, to put together some musical entertainment. In short order, Baker rounded up a harmonica, a washtub bass and a guitar from railroad staff, then recruited a "mountain man" who could play banjo and crack jokes, cleaned him up and hired him for the band. Thus was born the "Almond Hillbillies."

With the help of ad hoc groups such as the "Diddie Singers," a chorus of men who led the audience in sing-alongs, and bawdy skits put on by employees spoofing the foibles of the railroad, the Hillbillies entertained the railroaders under a large tent in Almond until 1965, when the Almond meetings ceased and the band disbanded. Some of the original musicians continued to play on their own.

Today's Lawmen continue to entertain employees and guests at the Forest with mountain, folk, train, bluegrass, gospel, country, beach, pop and rock music during the fall and winter months. The spring and summer months find the Lawmen on the road traveling throughout the system to perform at company functions and public events. They are full-time professional musicians who log some 200 performances a year and have appeared on national television, at the Grand Ole Opry, the Smithsonian Institution and at the Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Foundation in Meridian, Miss., along with some of country's top stars including Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, Collin Raye, Billy Joe Royal and T. Graham Brown.

The railroad songs on this CD celebrate the colorful history of building, maintaining and riding the railroad system throughout the United States. The music of the railroads documents a part of U.S. history which contains a unique heritage from our forefathers. The songs tell the story of the struggles, challenges, and achievements of those who built, ran and were influenced by the railroads.

Ron has been performing with his band The Fabulous Sitting Ducks around Nova Scotia since 1982 . The Train CD "Golden Rocket" is putting him back on the boards and back on track after three years of renewal from a 30 year, been everywhere, musical career. Look out for Heart Shaped Door and Money in The Mail from "Golden Rocket" in your ears.

Jim Anger is a folk-style singer-songwriter who has written more than ninety songs, a fair number about one of his favorite song subjects, trains. Jim uses six-string and 12-string guitars, occasional banjo, and harmonicas to back up his vocals. He often includes other musician friends on his albums. He says it always makes the music better.

"The Train's A-Comin'" is a folk-style compilation of 15 railroading or train song originals, covers and traditional songs, with vocals backed by guitar, harmonica, and violin.

Volume #3 of the "Ride The Train" series has entries from three continents. This CD contains various genres of music. A popular rockabilly group from England, Mark Kelf and the Valley Boys featuring Richard Howard, provide the opening track for this CD and the closer is a Garage Rocker from William Agostinelli of Connecticut. Country music train songs are offered by William Ray with a tune penned by A.V. Sonny May and Steve Cooper. Kate Keefer sings a Leanne Martin number and Meandered Lake does a John Wiggins composition. A folk music flavor is added to the train songs delivered by Leigh Connell (written by Connell and Bob Aubert), Butler County (written by Rob Black), and Greg Collier doing one of his own compositions. Instrumental tracks are performed by Canadian guitarist, Robert Taylor, and the late Andy Johnson. Texas song writer, Gaylon Embrey's, rendition of Gravy Train (performed by Mitch Snow from North Carolina) gives this CD a humorous twist. Making their second appearance on the train series are Rex West (California) and Annie Seger & Chris Pallidino (Maryland). NBT Records is proud to include their first Australian artist Chris Wilson and songwriter Colin Pursey. Also included on this CD are a husband and wife team from Missouri, Jude and Terry Bales, and a group called Good Enough which is comprised of three brothers: John, Dan, and Larry Modaff.

This edition of "Ride The Train" begins with two Hobo songs written by two very experienced song writers. Texas song writer A. V. Sonny May has his rendition of "Hobo Blues" performed by William Ray and "Hobo Lullaby," which was penned by Bob Aubert from Washington State, is sung by Larry Knight. Jim Birmingham is from England and he contributes a self written score entitled "See That Train." Another song with a European flavor, "He Came From Ireland," was actually written and performed by Don Crouse from Indiana. John Standring from England makes his NBT debut on this CD with "Listen To The Boxcars." John is a member of the Wirral Musicians Project. Peter Allen is also from England and performs a Daniel Hicks and Jeremy Sloane composition entitled "Does This Train Go To Silverton." Mark Kelf and the Valley Boys hail from England and their rendition of "The Crossing" gives a rockabilly flavor to the CD. Kelf co-wrote this song with Richard Howard. Michael Stuart Jones returns to the train series with a song entitled "Dream Come True" which is a doo-wop number thus adding yet another genre to the musical mix. "Long Way Home (Ghost Train)" is presented by David A. Powell II from West Virginia and "G.W.R. (Great Western Railway)" is courtesy of Brain Condrey from England.

This edition of "Ride The Train" has numerous genres of music and once again the artists come from various countries around the world. There is a wide diversity of geographic locations involved in the very first four tracks. Track One was recorded in Australia. Track Two comes from England and Track Three is from Sweden. Track Four is a cut from the USA. The final count for this CD includes 11 artists from Europe, 10 artists from the USA, and 1 from Australia. There are two very finely crafted Gospel songs on this CD. Both are written by accomplished song writers and are presented in very contrasting styles. There is also a blend of country, rock, rockabilly, pop, and one heavy metal offering included on this CD. The final track of this CD is a very vintage sounding song that inspired the front cover.

The final installment of the "Ride The Train" is kicked off by a comical song by Texas veteran song writer, Sonny May. Run Elsie Run, a comical song about Elsie the cow, is sure to bring a smile to your face. May has been a faithful contributor to the Ride The Train Series. From the humor of "Elsie" we are reminded of reality with The Orphan Train, who according to its song writers is based in fact and not fiction. The writers share the following information in regards to their song: "inspired by the many stories of the train, which between 1854 and 1930 carried as many as 350 thousand homeless or rejected children from New York to the farming regions of the mid-west." The trains of the world have served in many different capacities over the years. Don Crouse's song Shack also takes a serious approach to the railroad topic. The Piggy Back Riders present an instrumental that I am sure you will give multiple plays. Listen to this track loud or soft and you will agree that this song is destined to be a listener's favorite. Speaking of instrumentals, be sure to catch Fairground Train by Wraith. It sure sounds like a tuba that we are hearing in this arrangement. Whether by design or just by happenstance, the track laid by Mark Pountney is a great example of the 1960s garage music sound that is having a resurgence in musical circles within the USA and abroad.

This CD is a collection of songs about railroading. I am a Locomotive Engineer for CSX Transportation, working the old L&N line from Louisville to Nashville. I am also a musician. I grew up in a very musical Family. My Grandfather was the lead chanter for the Greek Orthodox Church in Louisville, KY. My father and uncles played folk mass for St. Paul’s Church. The entire Wright side of my family sang for the Social Male Chorus German Club. I bought my first Guitar when I was 14. John Prine was my stepfather’s favorite, so I soon learned all the songs from that record. I started listening to Bluegrass in my 20’s and soon I was hooked. I started fiddling with mandolin and soon started playing banjo.

I wrote some of these songs sitting out on the train. I am a big fan of Good ol’ Kentucky Bluegrass, and this CD reflects that. Long working hours and crazy Union contracts give way for John Henry 2007 and Hub Engineer. The lonesome feeling out on the rails is captured in Nashville Bound and Workin’. The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore is perhaps my favorite song. It was written by Kentucky songwriter Jean Richie. If you are a railroader or love trains, this CD is for you. If you like Folky Bluegrass this is a must for your collection.

"Ghosts Along the Line" celebrates America's rich railroad heritage. Walt Johnson's title cut pays tribute to the SP 745, a wonderful big old steam locomotive that was retired to Audubon Park in New Orleans, LA in the early 1950's. Now restored and on the National Historic Register, SP 745 returned to the mainline for the first time in 48 years on December 15, 2004 with Backroom Bluegrass Band's Bill Johnson as engineer. The engine is the only surviving Louisiana-built steam locomotive and is in the tender care of the Louisiana Steam Train Association.

"Southern Pacific" is a song that was commissioned for a meeting of Southern Pacific Railroad officials and was shared with the band by our good friend Ray Duplechain. Ray is a retired superintendent of both the Southern Pacific and New Orleans Public Belt Railroads.

"End of My Railroad Days" and "Dream of the Steam Engine Days" were written by R.M. "Pinky" Phillips who worked as a conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad mainline between Cincinnati, OH and St. Louis, MO. Pinky was quite an entertainer and at one time appeared onstage with Gene Autry. Pinky worked many a train with Bill Johnson running the steam engine up front.

We dedicate "Chattanooga Choo Choo" to our good friend Cathy King who has been a big supporter of the band since day one and whose inspiration got us through the recording of this song. "Life Is Like a Mountain Railroad" is dedicated to all of our friends at the Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns, KY where Bill also serves as an engineer. "City of New Orleans" is a tribute to the city that gave birth to SP 745 and where she resides today. Thanks also go to Danny Rawinsky for recording the whistles on SP 745 during her December runs and allowing them to be used on this CD.

This double CD "Live!" concert recording of traditional songs about the rails and related themes epitomizes the "Alive!" entertaining, yet educational stage performances of The History Alive! Boys. More than just a concert--the dynamic introductions, along with strong instrumentals and vocals, interpret the music of our past in a unique style that never fails to appeal to listeners of all ages.

Rich Pawling's History Alive! Boys have captivated audiences of all ages throughout the nation with their entertaining live performances since their formation in 1997. The band and it's unique heritage music program History Thru Song is affiliated directly with History Alive!SM - a company, founded in 1991 by Richard Pawling, that provides historical dramatic presentations and living history training at historical sites, museums, parks, festivals and a variety of venues throughout the United States.

Throughout the decades, train songs have remained a constant in Merle Haggard's repertoire. Train Whistle Blues collects 15 of these songs, culled almost entirely from two releases for Capitol Records: Haggard's 1969 Jimmie Rodgers tribute Same Train, Different Time, and My Love Affair With Trains, released in 1976. Haggard rarely makes a bad recording, so it should come as no surprise that the songs collected here are uniformly first-rate. Same Train, Different Time is an unqualified classic that Haggard fans will want to own in its entirety. The six tracks from My Love Affair With Trains conveniently represent the best of this out-of-print album. Haggard completists will want Train Whistle Blues for its bonus track, "Milwaukee Road 261 At Theresa, WS," which is otherwise unavailable.

Collection of Hobo Poetry written and narrated by Buzz Potter with music by Steve Cloutier.

Enjoy the relaxing "clickety-clack" sounds of riding a train in a vintage 1940's sleeping car over the bolted railroad track of yesteryear. This is not a collection of individual train sound effects or music, but a continuous hour-long soundtrack aboard a real train especially recorded to capture the relaxing experience of passenger train travel. The conductor calls "All aboard" and the porter pulls up the steps and closes the vestibule door. There's a "toot" from the horn as the train eases out of the station. The faint sound of the locomotive's horn blows for railroad crossings with the occasional "ding-ding" of crossing signals as you roll by city streets. The faint sounding of the horn and crossing bells become less frequent as the train accelerates into the desert. If you find yourself dozing off as you listen, the gradual 10-minute fade at the end won't startle you awake. Recorded by Hollywood sound designer and avid rail-fan Ken J. Johnson with state-of-the-art equipment.

Listen to the nostalgic sounds of vintage 1920s narrow gauge Denver & Rio Grande steam locomotives as they traverse the steep four percent grade of Cumbres Pass between Chama, New Mexico, and Los Pinos, Colorado, their barking exhaust and melodious whistles echoing off the distant tree-lined hills. Follow along on the 8-panel fold out color map with thumbnail photographs and recording descriptions.

Feel the power of the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, the Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger #3985 as it pounds away the miles between Wyoming and California pulling an excursion train for a national railroad convention. Among the many locomotive and train sounds are spectacular pass-by recordings, three in-the-cab perspectives and an "audio tour" of some of the operating features. 27 tracks of pure steam power!

Welcome to the exciting sounds of steam locomotives, featuring the engines of the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Recorded from in the cab and standing trackside, this CD samples the breathtaking realism of these engines and puts the listener in the center of their world. Sit back and experience these workhorses of a bygone era.

Featured Engines: Engine No. 14 is a 3-truck shay, built by the Lima (Ohio) Locomotive Works, in 1916, run at West Side Lumber Co., Tuolumne County, California; obtained by Georgetown from Camino Cable & Northern Tourist Line, 1974. Engine No. 346 is a 2-8-0 built in 1881 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, in use at the Colorado Railroad Museum since 1962. The "Galloping Goose" No. 2 (1937) is a Pierce Arrow 6 cylinder gasoline powered auto adapted for rail use for short runs to mountain towns. Gasoline switch engine, "Pee Wee" No. 3 was built in 1948 by Plymouth (Ohio) Locomotive Works and acquired by the museum in 1965. Engine No. 40, built by Baldwin in 1920, is a 2-8-0 consolidation configuration, obtained from International Railways of Central America (El Salvador Division) in 1972, and running in Georgetown since 1980. It was rebuilt in Durango, Colorado in 1993.

This recording focuses on the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad in Chama, NM. Enjoy thunderstorms with drops so big you'll hear them hit the mike. Whistles echoing off the canyons from the 1960s and 70s plus a rotary in action. Narrow gauge steam at its finest! Stereo, run time appprox 35 minutes.

We've put together the very best selections from our library of Daylight recordings to bring you the greatest sounds of the 4449 hard at work. Many never released cuts! Plenty of exhaust (chugging) sounds too! The sounds of high-speed passes, marching up Cantara Loop with the horn and whistle echoing off the canyon walls and more will delight the Daylight fan young and old. You'll be amazed at how different the same whistle can sound in different locations. Stereo, approx 60 minutes.

Hear what it sounds like to be inside the cab of the 4449 while she's hard at work. We've brought you the best in-cab recordings ever made from the late Brad Miller collection and Mobile Fidelity Records to give you the thrill of low-speed marching along the banks of the LA river as we recreate the Daylight beginning her northbound run from LA. Also, enjoy the trip from Portland to Salem, Oregon recorded during an excursion in 1991 en route to Sacramento, California for Railfair. Turn this recording on and you'll see what Doyle McCormack and crew can make the 4449 do with this incredible machine. You'll think you were there! We've captured both steam whistles and the air horn for you in this 60 minutes of stereo enjoyment.

Recorded while onboard the 2472, an SP 4-6-2 Pacific when she ran a series of excursions in the San Francisco area in 1994. Enjoy the bark of a big engine getting up to seed, whistling for the crossings, and even a sequence of jointed rail and the long-gone clickety clack of yesteryear. Over One Hour of action!

Ride along with the engineers and stand track side to hear the extraordinary sounds of real, working diesel and steam locomotives. This recording is the result of five years of carefully capturing exceptional sonics on state-of-the-art audio recorders.

The diesel segments were recorded at Southern Pacific train yard Ozol, in Martinez, California. In the switching yard segment, the three engines are started and warmed up before going into service (selection #20). A scanner enables us to listen in on the 2-way communications between the engineers and the yard personnel (selection #21). In long cuts in the cab of the steam segments, the shifting of sound is caused by the recordist trying to stay out of the way of the engineers, still capturing the activities, and dealing with the tremendous decibel levels.

Featured Engines: Engines heard on the Diesel and Switching Yard Segments are GM SW 1500 Nos. 2686 (1973), 2540 (1969), and 2670 (1972). Steam Engine No. 14 is a 3-truck Shay, built by the Lima, OH Locomotive Works in 1916, run at West Side Lumber Co., Tuolumne County, CA, obtained by Georgetown RR in 1974. Engine No. 346 is a 2-8-0 built in 1881 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, in use at the Colorado RR Museum since 1962. Engine No. 40, built by Baldwin in 1920, is a 2-8-0 consolidation configuration, obtained by Ge