The whistle used here is a pull cord. The other whistle is air operated and used more because its easier on the crew's ears. Many other CPR engines had the same setup.
Actually, 2860 was given the dual whistle. The original was a squeeze type trigger that only sounded full on or full off, such as the one heard on 2816 here. The other 2860 whistle was pull cord rescued from a Shay and could be "chimed", but I love the original whistles, They send shivers up my spine.
awsome video, what a beautiful engine and whistle.
0verload 3 years ago
Hey SkilledRailroader great video! If you railfan the Hamilton sub Im at mile 69! Great video
LocalRailfan 3 years ago
that whistle sounds better than the air operated one
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
N&W and CPR Built em' good....
Cant resist that whistle.
WhyAyeMann 3 years ago
The whistle used here is a pull cord. The other whistle is air operated and used more because its easier on the crew's ears. Many other CPR engines had the same setup.
blayjk06 4 years ago 2
Actually, 2860 was given the dual whistle. The original was a squeeze type trigger that only sounded full on or full off, such as the one heard on 2816 here. The other 2860 whistle was pull cord rescued from a Shay and could be "chimed", but I love the original whistles, They send shivers up my spine.
Railfan59 4 years ago
I bet the air operated whistle sounds much better on a pull chord since it can be controlled more. I also learned its off of a selkirk.
484684984 3 years ago
How come they don't use that whistle much? They never used that one when it ran through Winnipeg, they used the Ocean Liner one
TrainmasterCurt 4 years ago
Nice shot!!! Gotta luv CPR steam!!!
Railfan59 4 years ago 2
Brilliant, Bravo!!!
Mattaeae 4 years ago
Finally, a beautiful whistle on 2816... Much better then that screamer that you couldnt regulate...
JoMiFu 4 years ago
How cool is this, 2816 in all it's steam chuggin glory!
TrainmasterCurt 4 years ago 2
that's a awesome video!
Lucdoiron 4 years ago 2