Distant Train Horns 11: the Finale

After five glorious years of recording trains passing by in the distance, it's time for "Distant Train Horns" to come to an end. I unfortunately no longer have access to the location where I recorded most of these, and so I won't have enough material to make new compilations. I won't stop recording distant trains if I hear them, it's just that now they'll be more of a bonus than a normality. Thank you so much for tuning into "Distant Train Horns" these past five years - I hope you've enjoyed listening to the rumbling wheels and roaring engines. It was so much fun recording all of these and being able to share them with the world. Coincidentally, this is also the longest compilation (excluding yearly compilations) of distant horns I've ever made. I guess I saved the "best" for last, eh? Anyways, thank you again for watching and make sure to stay tuned for my other videos every Sunday at noon (Pacific Time). -PNW Trains

[@draculavampiress8298]

There’s something relaxing, yet haunting about a train whistle. 🔔

[@PNWTrains]

True!

[@toml8227]

But only on America, in Europe they do not sound that good.

[@spamcan9208]

The ones around here are relaxing with no haunted vibes, which is nice. I think it's only trains with specific chords mixed with bad weather and playing in the late night to early morning period that can be haunting.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Thing is you don’t think about the train driver. He is blowing the horn. Reason you say “haunting” is because you think the train is driving itself and blowing its horn by itself from a far distance

[@coachman64506]

Relaxing, yet haunting, especially late autum night with a light breeze and leaves rustling

[@laaeeh]

I live around 1-2 miles from railroad tracks and every time I hear a train horn, I open my window and listen. So this is what I hear just about every night, and I love it.

[@PNWTrains]

It's a great sound! Glad you can hear it.

[@timhrnets]

Oh my lord, same! I believe, the second train horn, is mine that passes through every… I want to say, day, or so. :)

[@thomasschwarting5108]

Wish ( kinda' ) that I did too!!

[@rebecca6215]

I'm not close to a train anymore so I listen to trains on my phone at night. Puts me to sleep every time. It's just so comforting yet a bit haunting.

[@squirrellover1000]

I do that too

[@Sam36192]

I often hear a train in the distance whenever I'm about to go to sleep at night or in the afternoon, it's very relaxing regardless of whenever time I hear it. ❤

[@PNWTrains]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@Bkn348og]

The K5HL’s give me chills I always love to hear those in the distance

[@PNWTrains]

I personally especially enjoy the 1st Generation K5HLs. They play such a nice chord!

[@zenos.5315]

A beautiful sound, especially when your all tucked in at night.

[@PNWTrains]

Very true.

[@chrissy9153]

This brings me comfort

[@PNWTrains]

Christina hale I’m glad!

[@eveb6459]

It brings me the same feeling

[@PNWTrains]

Eve B glad to hear it! :)

[@PC-dc1kv]

Very comforting vibe, takes me back to listening to the night trains lying in my bed and feeling safe. ☺️

[@PNWTrains]

P C Awesome!

[@creampuffpuffo4773]

As a child I would visit my grandparents’ house. They lived near some train tracks, so sometimes I would hear a distant horn. My life changed a lot between those times and now, but the train horn at their house was always there. As of June this year, my grandpa died and it was very hard for my grandma, living alone. As we made a toast on Christmas Day, as people were tearing up, talking about all the things he was as a person, I heard that horn. It took me back to a time when the scariest thing to me was the talking motorcycle in Yo Gabba Gabba. I didn’t have to worry about identity or mental health or gender. I was just a child, once again.

[@PNWTrains]

My condolences to your family and sorry for the late reply. For some reason I either did not get this notification or missed it. Hope you're doing well and thanks for watching :)

[@rebecca6215]

My grams lived across the street from the train tracks & I get warm fuzzies whenever I hear a train and like you life was less complicated!

[@johnnoonan5802]

what wounderful and great memories,, thank you for the story

[@Missmeohmy7]

I love this sound. I've loved this sound since a child it brings such nostalgia for me. Thank you for the upload I love it 💖😊

[@PNWTrains]

Ohmeohmy glad you liked it!!

[@Seekthetruth3000]

This is the best train horn sound. Thanks.

[@PNWTrains]

Seekthetruth3000 of course!

[@raros5475]

A distant moaning of a train seems to add a sad refrain to the night...... Rainy Nights in Georgia...

[@PNWTrains]

Glad you liked the video. :)

[@lettletts7501]

I thought I was the only one who got sad when hearing distant train sounds.. Specifically at night..... Cause everyone is always saying how happy it makes them... But it makes me sad. And I don't even know why lol.

[@PNWTrains]

@@lettletts7501 Interesting! Thanks for watching!

[@raros5475]

@@lettletts7501 Yes, when I hear the train at night, I sometimes get sad and lonely. Then I wonder where it's going and kinda wish I was on it.

[@DJ-kq4pz]

Beautiful and Majestic is how I describe the train horn sounds from a distance. Thanks for uploading this.

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome! Glad you like the video.

[@johnwilliamgardner6609]

Today, for some reason i told myself I had to listen to distant train horns. This video definitely fit the job. Thank you for posting!

[@PNWTrains]

Happy to hear it was satisfactory!

[@trojanxman]

I would hear this all the time when I was living in Portland. Especially late at night or super early in the morning. Gives me nostalgia as a kid. Oh times have changed and I miss it a lot!

[@PNWTrains]

It's similar for me, especially considering I recorded most if not all of these in nearby Troutdale. Glad you liked the video.

[@robertmontgomery110]

I know what you mean the permanently leave a reminder of time and place

[@edwardcondranjr1810]

Brings peace to my soul in these turbulent times. Thank you 🙏

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome! :)

[@rebecca6215]

I feel like you...this world's is in need of a lot of prayer!!

[@edwardcondranjr1810]

@@rebecca6215 indeed it does Rebecca

[@thatoneguy611]

I heard these sounds so much as a kid staying at my grandmothers house, for me this sound is nostalgic.

[@PNWTrains]

I'm glad you enjoyed the horns!

[@nahum9208]

I used to hear this everyday but now I hear it once every 2 weeks

[@PNWTrains]

New practices are definitely seeming to make traffic slower.

[@lolacorinne5384]

My late husband retired from the railroad back in 2008. These sounds are so comforting to me yet also make me miss him so much more. I can remember only one whistle code: when coming upon a crossing, the blast is long-long-short-long. Thank you for this video!

[@PNWTrains]

That’s right! My condolences to you and your family, and I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for watching.

[@lonewolf1053]

And there is something beautiful yet eerie about seeing the light way off in the distance getting closer and approaching....

[@PNWTrains]

Yes! I love that. Especially when it's nice and quiet and you can hear the roar of the engines and wheels getting louder as well.

[@TheNasu7777]

This is the best trian sounds on KZbin. Thank you.

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome!

[@KingDavidinPhoenix]

Great video, reminds me of being a child, living in Elyria Ohio. Lived not far from railroad tracks that were a major east west line between New York and Chicago, so there were always trains running. Morning noon and all night long. Used to help put me to sleep at night in the summer time

[@PNWTrains]

David King Nostalgia is an amazing thing! Glad you liked the video.

[@chrimuh_hy]

I always hear these train horn and train tracks _(or train moving)_ always at night time. It never gets old.

[@PNWTrains]

It doesn't get old, that's right! Thanks for watching.

[@annagyure4844]

I've been listening to this whenever I want to fall asleep. It's so soothing. Sometimes I hear the freight trains go by near my house and it mixes with the sound of this video. So nice 🥰

[@PNWTrains]

Very cool! It's like one of those joke comments I see on some videos where they say, "That moment when you pause the video, but the sound is still playing" (generally referring to a video with some kind of siren or alarm). Thanks for watching!

[@TarhosKovacs]

Feels like home again. I haven’t slept.. in 4 days. I’m going back to school soon- this is quite relaxing. Thank you.

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome! Glad you were relaxed.

[@positivelove444]

Hi, I have always felt a connection to a train horn blowing especially in the winter. It always feels like the horn is resounding against cold wind. I am relaxed enjoying these sounds bless you and thank you. Peace💖

[@PNWTrains]

The winter, especially during snow, is an excellent time to listen to train horns thanks to improved acoustics and less noise pollution. I have heard some horns from several miles away on clear, snowy nights and it's just blissful. Thanks for watching!

[@pellis8985]

This sound reminds me of my childhood. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PNWTrains]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching :)

[@koblicat]

Train sounds are soothing and help me to fall asleep.

[@PNWTrains]

Very true. Glad this video is a help.

[@soobinsnostril577]

I play this every night to sleep. I used to live next to the train tracks all throughout my childhood and when I couldn't sleep it would help me. It still works like a charm but I've sadly moved to a different place. Rather than there being train sounds I hear the ambulance, police, or firefighter sirens go off. Not as much as a sleep aid as a train horn lol.

[@PNWTrains]

Hahaha, we get sirens a lot here too. As long as it's far away it's not too bad. Thanks for watching.

[@madamqueen950]

Thanks for the lovely train sounds..My first time

[@PNWTrains]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@clarefaylifestyles]

Use this for sleep please keep video up :) love it

[@PNWTrains]

Clare Fay Lifestyles it will be sticking around! Thanks for watching glad you enjoy it.

[@JoJo-ie8sl]

puts me out like a light, thank you

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome!

[@magpie772]

I love hearing train whistles @ night.it brings back good memories of days gone by ,when I was young and life was simpler .

[@PNWTrains]

Yep, it really takes you back.

[@rebecca6215]

I live in Southern California ànd use to go to the state of Washington in the summer on the train. We'd stay in Tacoma Washington for a couple days and the train station was right there before going to Puget Sound for a couple of weeks where we'd pick wild Boysenberrys and fish on the small pier where I could also hear the fog horns at night.

[@whollybraille7043]

Have to share my favorite poem with you, by Robert Hillyer, Nocturne If the deep wood is haunted, it is I Who am the ghost; not the tall trees Nor the white moonlight slanting down like rain, Filling the hollows with bright pools of silver. A long train whistle serpentines around the hill Now shrill, now far away. Tell me, from what dark smokey terminal What train sets out for yesterday? Or, since our spirits take off and resume Their flesh as travelers their cloaks, O tell me where, in what age and what country you will come, That I may meet you there.

[@PNWTrains]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@positivelove444]

I love it just beautiful

[@PNWTrains]

@@positivelove444 Thank you

[@PC-dc1kv]

Love the sound of train horns all my life. Thanks for posting ❤️❤️

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome. They were fun to record.

[@eveb6459]

Me too

[@chrisb.1214]

I live close by Norfolk Southern Railyard and hear these horns quite a bit. I especially love the sound of these train horns on a quiet Sunday morning, very comforting sound. You are pretty amazing that you can tell by the sound what model horn it is. Never knew someone was this knowledgeable on the subject.

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks for watching and for the compliments! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@LisaHerman1963]

Just found your channel. I LOVE the sound of trains. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us. :)

[@PNWTrains]

You're welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying it. More videos coming soon!

[@gjnelsondotcom]

Thank you for your compilations!

[@PNWTrains]

No problem!

[@willalovelady6148]

This sound is so comfortable I love it and I love you 🐭❤️

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks for watching! ;)

[@conniesabatka9925]

I remember awhile back a bunch of us went to the Green Lake Soberfest and we all stayed in one cabin. Everytime I would move in bed the cot would squeak. That night I went to bed it was so funny, it seemed every 10 or 15 minutes the train would go past, blowing it's horn and everytime I laughed the cot would squeak. It was never ending. 1rst I'd laugh about the train blowing it horn and then the cot squeaking. It was almost unbearable. My sides were acking from laughter. I couldn't stop laughing and when I heard the others laughing, I laughed harder. Pure torture.

[@PNWTrains]

Sounds like a good time at least lol. Something to remember :)

[@Salart123]

Thanks for the video @PNW Trains. I’m currently listening to this video every night to fall asleep. 👍🏽

[@PNWTrains]

Arthur Salgado awesome! I’m happy it helps you.

[@NatNat4Tally]

This is getting added to my bedtime sounds. Thx 👍🏻

[@PNWTrains]

Enjoy!

[@ghostclothes6540]

this played on a low volume with "I'm sorry boris" played overtop is so comforting yet the saddest thing I've ever heard.

[@PNWTrains]

I had not heard of that song or artist until now. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@edwardcondranjr1810]

Beautiful, thank you.🚂

[@PNWTrains]

edward condran jr Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelserby7697]

I love Trains 🇺🇲 💙 💯 Thank you very much

[@PNWTrains]

No problem!

[@z_dog7739]

Every night I would walk out on my porch and look out to the siding and mainline and watch the Norfolk Southern Coal Trains pass , they don't anymore

[@PNWTrains]

Stinks that they don't pass by anymore, but I'm glad it lasted for a while!

[@z_dog7739]

@@PNWTrains yeah they are yet to tear up the tracks but nice video brings back serious nostalgia

[@PNWTrains]

@@z_dog7739 Glad to hear it :)

[@joedech3825]

Thanks for the uploads mate. Best wishes 🎸

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks! You too.

[@dsfsdffdshdsf1875]

best sound

[@PNWTrains]

Espee Rail glad you liked it.

[@xavierhall3269]

LOVE THIS ITS SO BEAUTIFUL I DID A PRANK ON MY GRAND PA I AD SPEAK AND PLAYED THE HORN HE WOKE ME UP AND SAID ITS A TRAIN LETS GO FIND AND I SAID YEAH LETS GO LOL

[@PNWTrains]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video.

[@anamericaninamericavotesblue]

After living in Augusta, GA a big train hub, I noticed each engineer has their own unique signature way of blowing the horns. Some engineers have a much better talent than others. Most of these train tapes I've listened to are just the same old horns blaring too much and no personality and no fading as the train approaches or recedes from your location. At night some engineers would take it easy on the horns and make them almost melodical. Perhaps this might give you some inspiration.

[@PNWTrains]

I've noticed the different patterns too, but keep in mind I can't really help what way they do it. Thanks for watching.

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@gracierose3076]

Brings back a taste of childhood! ... being in bed and feeling safe. Still have your parents.

[@PNWTrains]

Sounds about right! For me it's grandma's house :) Thanks for watching!

[@TexansRailfan]

Love this

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks!

[@darianw1749]

Would it be possible for you to do a vid like this but with only engine noises? I absolutely love the girthy rumble of a GEVO😌

[@PNWTrains]

I don't really have enough distant engine noises to make a full compilation, sorry.

[@wlsweat1]

They need a sound machine with this on it. My guyfriend lives next to a crossing and it's so sound that you would jump out of your bed and hit the floor. It doesn't bother him. He gets up to look at it at 3 am and beyond.

[@PNWTrains]

I think they may have some out there, but I haven't researched it. Thanks for watching.

[@tonyadurst-scarlett1542]

Perfect

[@tonyadurst-scarlett1542]

Not PERFECT that the series is ending. I meant this is PERFECT for helping me sleep.

[@PNWTrains]

@@tonyadurst-scarlett1542 Haha thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@meditationsoothingsleeprel9578]

Hey stranger.... We'll probably never meet but : Take a deep breathe and let your anxiety dissolve, clean your mind. You deserve happiness. May you and your family spend a great time in this life..

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks, wish you the best too!

[@amtrakman6133]

My grandparents live near a train yard so when I visit them I hear a bunch of horns

[@PNWTrains]

Awesome!

[@kogo21]

Great video. Were you by chance recording off of the Canadian National?

[@PNWTrains]

No. These are all UP and maybe a couple BNSF in there.

[@wolfhowl5691]

I wondered the same, sounds just like the echo pitch I remember all my life up here in Canada...... an absolutely soothing sound to hear tucked in at night. Always wished it would last longer... here I get my fill.

[@EuropeanTrainDriver]

Schön video

[@PNWTrains]

European Train Driver Thanks so much!!

[@gracewaller2006]

My favorite too but I wish there was a black screen version for sleeping

[@PNWTrains]

I thought the pictures were a nice touch, but I appreciate the feedback and I do understand that they're pretty bright for the most part.

[@gracewaller2006]

@@PNWTrains Hi! the pictures ARE nice for sure 😊but when I’m trying to go to sleep i am closing my eyes /but still I want the room as dark as it can be. (And The light from my iPad keeps me opening my eyes!!).And I didn’t know if it would be easy for you to make this same exact version but with a black screen!!! I usually only search “black screen sleep” but I saw your video and wanted to try it. I’m glad I did because I do like it the best of all my other train whistles sleep videos!! (It was just a request/suggestion!)Thanks for listening!! And responding !!

[@PNWTrains]

@@gracewaller2006 Well, I am very very busy and that's why I haven't been posting anything for a long time. Obviously I'm still online but I just haven't had time to make videos. We will see about a black screen or maybe a dark picture version.

[@Kingg._Xavier]

My fav 0:59 -1:50 1:52-2:16 2:58 - 3:20 6:22 - 6:42 10:40 - 10:56 soundss 11:54 - 12:11 13:00 - 13:35 14:24 - 15:00 17:51 - 18:05 18:06 - 18:26 20:14 - 20:39 20:40 - 21:20 23:49 - 24:24 29:38 - 29:45 30:00- 30:30 31:30 - 31:47 31:50 - 32:13 BEST ONE ▶️ 32:14 - 32:31 35:14-36:00 39:51 - 40:01

[@PNWTrains]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed.

[@Salart123]

Hi @PNW Trains not sure if you still reply to comments, but when you recorded these train horns, were you actually like out in the wilderness or something? Because every time I I watch this whole video I imagine you in a lonely forest with train horns in the distance, and I love it.

[@PNWTrains]

Not exactly in the wilderness, I was actually in a house. However I was not too far from the Columbia River Gorge, so that could be your wilderness. :) Glad you enjoy this video.

[@gestaposantaclaus]

Heading to Nova-Prospekt

[@PNWTrains]

Well that is certainly not a reference I would expect on this video haha. "Worth the wait!" Thanks for watching.

[@laraoneal7284]

Love ❤️ this. Can u add some rain. Ty.

[@PNWTrains]

I could, but it would have to be overlayed over the original audios and I don't know if it would work so well. Nice thought though, and thanks for watching.

[@thetoyahsubrailfan4174]

:( WHYYYY

[@PNWTrains]

Ilovens1072andSD70ACes I know it’s sad, and I would love to continue the series, but I don’t have access to that spot anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@YourAlgerianAce]

Its scares me

[@PNWTrains]

Well, I still thank you for watching.

[@YourAlgerianAce]

@@PNWTrains lmao no worries

[@johnrussell9511]

Maybe, lonely or lonesome. J

[@PNWTrains]

They do have an eerie sound sometimes, don't they!

[@amtrakproductions-mx9ib]

34:32

[@PNWTrains]

That is a nice one!

[@itowmyhome797]

Thank you

[@PNWTrains]

Thanks for watching!