Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, February 10, 1925

To concert by Cincinnati Orch. A. Honeggar's "Pacific 231"- The power of a big locomotive expressed in music - I still feel + hear the deep dull thuds of sound, suggesting terrific power - power that is at rest, but panting - at times the rhythmic exhaust snorts, growing more + more rapid - Strange sounds of machinery - The train rushing along at full speed at night - a terrific roar of sound, with violins making a shrill punctuating hissing sound as of escaping steam -

Charles E. Burchfield, February 10, 1925