Just Howling out of the Station

Now that was a great video, I enjoyed every second of it

Thanks for posting.

Thanks again, Alex

Going to watch it again

The noise is caused by the wheels rolling overed the textured surface on the rail, left by a rail grinding train, and lasts for a time, depending on the number of trains passing over it.  At Fullerton, it would probably wear away within a few months.

I love the sound of freshly ground rail in the morning...

The BNSF MOW units have been very busy lately in the Anaheim & Fullerton areas.

Steve

As they are in Arkansas as well.

I would imagine the ground rail makes for good grip as well. Engineers like that sort of thing.

Actually, no. The smoother and cleaner the rail head is, the better the adhesion between the wheel and rail. I have seen some REALLY high adhesion levels on nice hot, dry days, where the rail has been especially clean, smooth and dry!

 what are the sounds, like a motor or compressor starting, as the train pulls out ?

I always hear this sound and have wonder what exactly it is. They are at 2:06 and start with a metallic whoop sound?

That is the sound of the motor driven air compressor, starting and then pumping. Now by motor driven, I mean ELECTRIC MOTOR! NOT what is incorrectly referred to in your automobile.

A "Motor" transfers energy, i.e. electricity to rotation.

An "engine" converts energy, i.e. chemical combustion converted to rotation. 

 Thank you sir! I hate to ask these questions but if I don't, I'll stay......

Wow! That was excellent. Normally run-by's are not for me but that one was an exception. Thanks for posting!