Pacific 231 is an orchestral work by Arthur Honegger, written in 1923. Honegger was widely known as a train enthusiast, and once notably said: "I have always loved locomotives passionately. For me they are living creatures and I love them as others love women or horses." It is one of his most frequently performed works.

Date of composition 1923
Premiered 1923, May 8th (Opéra Garnier) in Paris, France
First published 1924
Dedicated to Dedicated to Ernest Ansermet
Type Symphonic Etude
Catalogue H 53
Instruments Orchestra
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Autotranslations beta Arthur Honegger: Symphonic Movement n°1, H 53 "Pacific 231"
Arthur Honegger: Symphonic Movement n. 1, H 53 "Pacific 231"
Arthur Honegger: Symphonic Movement Nr. 1, H 53 "Pacific 231"