Latest file (1) added  28.02.2001.

A selection of .MP3 encoded files of steam and "bulldog" GM diesel workings.  Newer files added at the bottom of the list. 

Unles otherwise stated, all these have been encoded from DV video recordings.   Equipment used include a Sony VX-1000 min-DV videocamera, Sennheiser K6/ME66 microphone. 

Audio captured and .MP3 encoded using Cool Edit 2000. 
To play .MP3 files, you will need Winamp (supplied free with Netscape 4.7 and higher), RealPlayer, Xing MP3 player or similar. 

Some of the .MP3 files are very large (>2MB), so go get a cup of coffee while they download (or listen to them on your T1 link at work!). 

Enjoy.                                                                All are © Yuri J Sos.  All Rights Reserved.

Filename	Type	Quality	Length	Size	Description
r711_gt.wav	.WAV	CD	7.0 sec	138k	6 May 1999: South Portal, Geelong Tunnel, Victoria:  R711, equipped with an ex-SAR* 700 class whistle emerges from Geelong tunnel at the head of the Warrnambool Cup special train. (*=South Australian Railways)
r711sg.mp3	.MP3	Radio	42.5 sec	183k	3 December 1999: South Geelong, Victoria: R711 leading S302 on the regular Warrnambool pass climbs over Moorabool Street South Geelong.  The loco is now fitted with an ex VR J class whistle.
b76.mp3	.MP3	Radio	10.1sec	40k	B76 leads S311 and A81 towards Sunshine (A81 heading to Ballarat for a repaint into FV colours).   The driver saw the photographer and tickled the whistle a little.
2_38_fh.mp3   (20min+ download time)	.MP3	CD	2'30"	3.5MB	3 October 1999: Farnborough Heights, NSW.  In torrential rain and under under the watchful eye of the local whipbirds, we await the arrival of a black 3801 and green 3830 through the much- photographed S-curve that marks the beginning of the struggle for most trains up the escarpment from Unanaderra to Robertson.  The train is not in view until the 1min30 sec mark.  Note how the train speed is markedly reduced by the end of this clip.
2x38domb.mp3   (20min+ download time)	.MP3	CD	3'56"	4.6MB	3 October 1999: Farnborough Heights, NSW.  Twenty minutes later, we're at Dombarton.  The rain hasn't abated much, but there's thick fog to obscure the view.  3801 in particular is finding progress difficult, slipping several times and almost bringing the train to a standstill.  Fortunately 3830 holds her feet and although the train slows to walking pace, they finally pick up speed again.  An image of this scene may be viewed by clicking here.
r711har.mp3 (20min+ download time)	.MP3	CD	4'27"	5.3MB	7 November (7.11) 1999: Harcourt, Victoria. R711 climbs the bank from a standing start (Linkl at left opens a new browser window).
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2x24loot.mp3 (30min+ download time at 56k)	.MP3	CD	4'44"	6.8MB	6.34am Sun 1st April 1983:  Lootsberg Pass, South Africa We are aboard the RSSA special train "The Mountaineer".   Two 24 class on the point of "The Mountaineer" attempt to climb Lootsberg Pass.  Click on link at left for complete description and download link (Link opens in new browser window).