Heavy Cargo Train Sounds Australia
This collection features 12 powerful recordings of heavy freight trains captured in Rockhampton and Port Hedland, two regions known for operating some of the longest trains in the world. In Rockhampton, coal trains were recorded from a metal footbridge on a windy day, creating an intense blend of passing locomotives and rushing wind. In Port Hedland, the focus shifts to the deep, resonant movement of massive iron ore carriages as they crawl toward the mines and return fully loaded. These recordings showcase long, heavy rumbles and immersive metallic drones that highlight the sheer weight and scale of these machines. Ideal for sound designers and filmmakers looking for raw, impactful, and atmospheric freight train ambience.
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Library Details
- Files: 12 • Includes embedded metadata
- Size: 3.3 GB
- Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 24-bit WAV
- Duration: Approx. 40 min
- Gear Used: Sound Devices Mix Pre 6ii, Schoeps DMS, Sony PCM D100
- License Type: Royalty-free
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We’re Libby and Marcel, a two-person team traveling the world to record and share unique sounds. Every file is recorded, edited, and organized by us. No studios, no stock libraries... just real sounds from real places.
