Model Train Symphony: The Sound of Shunting on an HO Scale Switching Layout

The rhythmic click-clack of model train wheels married to the satisfying bark of a steam locomotive are brought to life in this video. Listen closely as the sounds of switching playing out on a model train shunting layout are combined to create a unique and mesmerizing audio experience.
This is the full switching session from here: • Virtual Freight Car Ad...

[@Chris.from.1950]

Wonderful! My family lived in the city of Chicago until I was six years old, in a neighborhood just a few hundred yards from a rail line that was heavily used by nearby industries, and I have vivid memories of the steam engines, which, as I remember them, were absolutely immense and glorious machines. Thanks for the very well done video. Your audio track is excellent! 🎉❤

[@SouthDown]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some good memories for you! Thank you for sharing them. And you’re right, there is nothing quite like a steam locomotive even if my only experience with them is this small.

[@mattbuffum825]

Love this! I feel like I’ve seen a drone video from the past few years of a steam engine switching a transload facility for the Strasburg Railroad. Keep up the great work!

[@SouthDown]

I love those videos too! I was actually inspired by seeing modern day industries switched by legacy steam locomotives and wanted that experience myself. Thanks for your feedback!

[@johnfenderson8815]

Lovely! I think it might be perfect to play as I go to sleep at night, too.

[@SouthDown]

It is a very soothing way to go to sleep, rocked to sleep by the sound of steam.

[@frankdemski7242]

Allways fun to see your layouts. It is nice to hear the sound of an steam engine. I like steam. Well I must prepare my one layout to show something. Yours are an inspiration to start. Thanks.👍

[@SouthDown]

Glad to hear I’m an inspiration to start! Thanks for the kind feedback and br sure to share what you’re working on with us!

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Cool switching operations with that steamer , sounds are great

[@SouthDown]

Thank you! Your support is always appreciated.

[@toddarmstrong.trackside.action]

Thanks for sharing Leo... I model modern day CN, but I still love to see a steam loco doing it's work... great video and thanks

[@SouthDown]

I was inspired by seeing KZbin videos of small steam engines being used to switch modern day industries. If they can do it, it gives me an excuse to run some steam! Thank you for the kind feedback!

[@KandWRailroader]

A sweet sound indeed! Adds a considerable amount of character to the action! Great video!

[@SouthDown]

Thanks! I enjoy building my layouts around sound. I see the layout as the stage and the models as the actors. And actors need good voices. Appreciate your feedback!

[@KandWRailroader]

@@SouthDown All great concepts to apply! You're welcome!

[@MLWQC]

The sound is excellent. Cool switching too.

[@SouthDown]

Thanks! The sound is thanks to a TCS WowSound Steam and as big a speaker as the tender could handle. It might not keep this decoder, though.

[@MLWQC]

@@SouthDown oh? Why not? it sounds excellent.

[@cpwhiskycreek]

Very nice

[@SouthDown]

Glad you liked it! Your support means quite a bit.

[@johnjohnston9661]

Love the sound of steam! Is that a Bachmann or BLI 2-8-0?

[@SouthDown]

Thanks! Thats what a Bachmann 2-8-0 with a broken pony truck looks like!