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  2. Train horn - Wikipedia

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    The Nathan model M5 pictured is a 5 chime horn. A train horn is an air horn used as an audible warning device on diesel and electric-powered trains. Its primary purpose is to alert persons and animals to an oncoming train, especially when approaching a level crossing. They are often extremely loud, allowing them to be heard from great distances.

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    Independent, unique sound library with royalty free & free sound effects - for video, sound design, music productions and more. CC0, CC BY Gfx Sounds: Yes Yes Sound library for professional and free sound effects downloads. CC0, CC BY Free To Use Sounds: Yes Yes Sound effects library with hiqh quality field recordings from all around the world.

  4. Automatic Warning System - Wikipedia

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    An AWS audible indicator (capable of producing two different sounds, clear indication sound = bell, warning indication sound = 'horn'. On modern rolling stock the electromechanical bell and horn is replaced with an electronically generated "chime" or "buzz". An AWS Acknowledge button (used to acknowledge the audible AWS warning indication.

  5. Train noise - Wikipedia

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    Rail joints and squats on the rail cause a familiar "clickety-clack" sound as train wheels roll over them. Rail corrugation (a periodic wear pattern resembling corrugated metal) causes tonal noise and vibration; fine, short-wavelength corrugation is known as "roaring rails" due to its high-pitched sound, whereas coarse, long-wavelength ...

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  7. Vehicle horn - Wikipedia

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    A horn is a sound-making device installed on motor vehicles, trains, boats, and other types of vehicles. The sound it makes usually resembles a “honk” (older vehicles) or a “beep” (modern vehicles). The driver uses the horn to warn others of the vehicle's presence or approach, or to call attention to some hazard.

  8. Train whistle - Wikipedia

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    A train whistle or air whistle (originally referred to as a train trumpet or air trumpet) is an audible signaling device on a steam or gas locomotive, used to warn that the train is approaching, and to communicate with rail workers. Modern diesel and electric locomotives primarily use a powerful air horn instead of a whistle as an audible ...

  9. Beep (sound) - Wikipedia

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    A beep is a short, single tone, typically high-pitched, generally made by a computer or other machine.The term has its origin in onomatopoeia.The word "beep-beep" is recorded for the noise of a car horn in 1929, and the modern usage of "beep" for a high-pitched tone is attributed to Arthur C. Clarke in 1951.