Railroad Crossing Signals 1 Thru 10 Which Is Your Favorites

Railroad Crossing Signals 1 Thru 10 Which Is Your Favorites

Each railroad crossing plays a differently toned alarm, making it a work you can watch to the very end without getting bored.

The signal sounds are recorded very clearly, so the content is highly satisfying for those who enjoy railroad crossing sound effects.

Level Crossing In The UK – 2013

Level Crossing In The UK – 2013

This work features recordings of alarm sounds at railway level crossings in the UK.

Compared to Japanese sirens, many of them have a stronger, somewhat more electronic impression, allowing you to keenly experience cultural differences.

It also appears that the UK employs a variety of alarm tones depending on the crossing, showcasing a rich diversity of characteristics.

A rare railroad crossing: the Nagase No. 4 Crossing on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, where all four adjacent crossings have different warning chimes. Near Mito Station.

This work compares the characteristic sounds of railroad crossings, starting with the common crossing chime.

When you actually listen and compare them, each one has a markedly different timbre, making it fascinating enough to feel a sense of individuality.

Since these are field recordings, there are parts that include slight microphone noise and the like.

Sound Effects – railroad crossing gate – Effect sound “Shadan-ki”

Sound Effects - railroad crossing gate - Effect sound “Shadan-ki”

This is a sound effect piece that recreates the sound of a railroad crossing using a synthesizer.

As you’d expect from a professionally crafted work, it maintains a high standard in every aspect—from atmosphere to sound quality—and it seems ready to shine in all sorts of scenes, such as games and video productions, even without special editing.

TOMIX TCS Automatic Level Crossing II Crossing Warning Sound

TOMIX TCS Automatic Railroad Crossing II Crossing Warning Sound

This piece features a recording of the warning sound from a commercially available toy railroad crossing.

The sound effect is so realistic that it’s hard to believe it comes from a toy, and within just 2–3 seconds anyone will recognize it as a crossing signal.

You can fully enjoy the strangely nostalgic timbre unique to railroad crossings.

TRAIN PASSES BY VERY QUICKLY AT RAILROAD CROSSING / Spoorwegovergang in Bilthoven

TRAIN PASSES BY VERY QUICKLY AT RAILROAD CROSSING / Spoorwegovergang in Bilthoven

This is also a sound effects piece featuring railroad crossings overseas.

The rhythm and pitch differ from the crossing sounds that Japanese people typically imagine, giving it a distinctly fresh impression.

Since no special editing has been done, conversations and the sounds of trains running are included as well.

[Sound effect] Urban railroad crossing

[Sound effect] Urban railroad crossing

This is a field recording that captures a new type of siren sound, likely developed for residential areas, with reduced acoustic impact.

Designed to accurately alert people around railroad crossings to an approaching train, this sound effect is much easier on the ears compared to conventional warning sounds.