WMATA Sounds


The following are sounds recorded by the webmaster on board the DC Metro. Some are .wav files, others are .mp3 files. You need the appropriate software and equipment to play them. For the .wav files, you need Windows Sound Recorder or Windows Media Player. For the .mp3 files, you need Music Match Jukebox, Winamp, or RealPlayer. To download RealPlayer, click the link (offsite link, open in separate window). For both, you need an operating sound card with speakers. You may download the files to your computer by right clicking and choosing "Save Target As." You may not reproduce these files on any public domain without my consent.

.WAV Files
Doors Closing Anouncement
Length of clip: 6 seconds
Size: 176 KB
Estimated Download Time for 56K Modem: 20 seconds
.MP3 Files
Trip on board Rohr 1299 from Glenmont to Silver Spring
Length of clip: 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Size: 4.2 MB
Estimated Download Time for 56K Modem: 20 minutes
Old Doors Opening and Doors Closing Chimes
Length of clip: 17 seconds
Size: 270 KB
Estimated Download Time for 56K Modem: Unknown
Notes: This clip was recorded on board Alstom car 6005 on July 11, 2007, many months after the chimes were revised.


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