locomotive whistle
Railroad warning sound
A locomotive whistle is the steam- or air-powered warning device on a train, producing the distinctive sound that signals approach, departure, or danger.
The long, mournful tone has become iconic in American folk music and literature, evoking themes of travel, longing, and departure: The locomotive whistle echoed through the valley at midnight.
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