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Lead Locomotive Recording Photo Information
SLR (LLPX) 3206
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
0:27
photo Date: 2002-08-23
Location: North of Waterville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K3L, K3H
Category: Riding the brakes
Dynamic brake fans whine as GP40s 3206, 3204 and 3001 hold back 96 cars coming down the grade from Waterville, QC. This was a late-running 393 freight; the returning train (394) was led by 3204 and was recorded later that evening. GP40 3206 has a very pleasant Airchime K3H.
SLR (LLPX) 3206
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
1:42
photo Date: 2003-05-20
Location: South of Lennoxville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K3L, K3H
Category: Running the mainline
A long recording that goes from the haunting calls of the horn of 3206 in the distance to the train roaring past a minute later. GP40s 3206, 3003, 3002 and 3000 formed a rare solid set of yellow-painted units.
SLR (LLPX) 3206
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
1:07
photo Date: 2003-09-05
Location: Waterville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K3L, K3H
Category: Uphill battle
This was the first time I discovered the short but steep grade entering Waterville, QC, which later became one of my favourite trainspotting locations. This is the sound of GP40's 3206, 3211 and 3203 headed upgrade at 18 mph with 70 cars in tow. While I was amazed at how the units were slowed by the grade at the time, I later came to expect other trains cresting the grade in single-digit speed. Icing on the cake was a series of friendly horn blasts from the engineer.
SLR (LLPX) 3206
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
0:57
No photo Date: 2006-01-28
Location: Waterville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K3L, K3H
Category: Uphill battle
One of the greatest horn-related losses came in late 2005-early 2006 when the Airchime K3H horn on 3206 went from melodious to strange. The highest note moved from A# to C, creating a diminished chord. The horn was later replaced altogether with one of a type unfamiliar to me. Power on the train was provided by GP40 3206, RM-1 803, GP40M-3 3803 and a second RM-1/GP40M-3 set, moving 75 cars upgrade at a respectable 15 mph or so.
SLR (LLPX) 3207
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
1:08
photo Date: 2005-04-09
Location: Waterville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Leslie S-5T (3 bells silent)
Category: Uphill battle
Landscape and building characteristics in Waterville create a substantial reverberation when standing in a particular spot, as demonstrated by this recording. GP40 3207, IC SD40-2R 6002, RM-1 806 and GP40M-3 3805 move 81 cars at 12-14 mph in run-8. The IC unit appeared in early 2005 for a few months during a traffic spike and power shortage.
SLR (LLPX) 3208
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
1:15
photo Date: 2002-10-08
Location: Lennoxville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K5LA
Category: Easing through town
GP40s 3208, 3002, 3202 and 3206 creep through Lennoxville, QC, shortly after the passing of the Acadian Express passenger train. This recording provides a clear sample of the bell of 3208.
SLR (LLPX) 3208
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
0:42
photo Date: 2003-07-13
Location: South of Lennoxville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K5LA
Category: Running the mainline
A veritable horn concert coming from a friendly SLR crew. GP40 3208, GP40 3211 and LLPX GP38-2 2260 are in charge of a 63-car freight.
SLR (LLPX) 3208
EMD GP40
22 kHz MP3
44 kHz WAV
0:53
photo Date: 2004-01-12
Location: North of Waterville, QC
Railroad: SLR
Horn Type: Airchime K5LA
Category: Running the mainline
Another enthusiastic greeting from an SLR crew made for an upbeat beginning to 2004 trainspotting. What sounds like an attempt at "Jingle Bells" on the horn turned into a series of short blasts. GP40 3208, GP38-2 2260 and GP40s 3207 and 3203 make light work of the 54 cars following.

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