Train destination indicator
The mechanical train destination indicator probably dates back to the 1940s and displayed information about the destinations of arriving and departing trains…
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Signal horn (train horn)
The signal horn (train horn) is a component of a Kleinlocomotive of the DB-production series 332, built in 1966 by Orenstein &…
Kleinlokomotive – motor
The Kleinlokomotive (small locomotive), DB-type 332, built in 1966 by Orenstein & Koppel, performed shunting work at small and medium sized train…
Chain forging
The sounds of chain forging using a forge hammer and anvil were recorded during a presentation in the Chain Forging Museum in…
Rope making machine
The rope making machine from the 1970s manufactured drive ropes for industrial use as well as macrame yarn and jute yarn for…
Sizing and dyeing machine
The sizing and dyeing machine was manufactured in the Maschinenfabrik Coesfeld (Machine Factory Coesfeld) and presumably dates back to the mid-20th century.…
Braiding machine
The braiding machine (year of construction and manufacturer unknown) is an exhibition of the LWL-Industrial Museum Bocholt Textile Factory and it is…
Embroidery machine
The Adler embroidery machine, model 9-35 (built around 1900), was operated by women in the Vereinigten Wäschefabriken (United Linen Works) Juhl &…
Button hole machine
The Dürkopp button hole machine 555-2-W, constructed in 1931, is an exhibit of the Museum Wäschefabrik in Bielefeld. In the linen works…
Whistling kettle
The whistling kettle (teakettle) from around the year 2000 is privately owned and serves the purpose of heating water on a stove.…
Button sewing machine
The Dürkopp Class 566-104 chain stitch button sewing machine from the 1930s was originally used in the Vereinigte Wäschefabriken (United Linen Works)…
Coffee grinder
The manual coffee grinder from the 1960's was used in households to grind roasted coffee beans for brewing. With the advance of…
Manual fire alarm
The manual fire alarm from the 1960s was installed in a public facility in Germany. Today it is kept as an exhibit…
Container Terminal at the Port of Dortmund
The sound was recorded at the Port of Dortmund. Dortmund's port which terminates the Dortmund-Ems Canal connecting Dortmund to the North Sea…
Meat slicer
The recorded sound is that of a machine slicing chorizo. La Crémerie de Linkebeek, located in Brussels place Sainte-Catherine, is selling cheese…
Jacquard card duplicating machine
The Jacquard card duplicating machine from the 1920s served the purpose of mechanically producing Jacquard cards (punch cards). In Jacquard weaving, the…