Perrygrove Railway 02/09/2023 13:21

About this episode

The episode features field recordings made at Perrygrove Railway, capturing the sounds of a steam engine in the Forest of Dean.

https://www.binauraldiaries.co.uk/blog/perrygrove-railway-02092023-1321 Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Perrygrove Railway offers not only a charming narrow-gauge steam railway experience but also an excellent opportunity for field recording enthusiasts. In September 2023, we made a family visit, and having brought along my Sony PCM-M10 recorder I was able to capture the distinctive sounds of a minimum-gauge train approaching and coming to a standstill. As the train emerged from the woodland track, the rhythmic chuffing of the steam engine was punctuated by the metallic clatter of wheels against rails. There was a tangible sense of movement conveyed through the recording — the crescendo of sound as the train picked up speed, then gradually softened as it slowed towards the platform.

Topics covered

• field recording
• narrow-gauge steam railway
• Perrygrove Railway
• Forest of Dean
• soundscapes

Keywords

• field recording
• Perrygrove Railway
• steam engine
• Forest of Dean
• narrow-gauge railway

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sony PCM-M10

Places: Perrygrove Railway, Forest of Dean

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