@ACSBehemothHellcat Actually, there are a few extra keys on the keyboard that are not connected to any whistles. But I assure you, each of the 32 whistles has a corresponding key.
It sounds best when it is played by the author of the song (who knows most about it) on the calliope of the boat its named after. This is one such example.
Thanks for the posting. I grew up along the Ohio River near Cincinnati. When the calliope sounds started wafting through the neighborhood, me and my friends would run to the river. What a beautiful boat, what wonderful memories! If you are interested in the history of the Delta Queen , please check out the captaindemarrero channel, here on youtube. He is the only surviving Commodore of the Delta Queen Lines and shares a lot of stories about his 50+ years as a riverboat captain.
I'm just glad we still have the Delta King, she's several thousand miles from my house but I have stayed on her before. However the Queen always came close, and I hope she does again next year! SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN!
@ACSBehemothHellcat Actually, there are a few extra keys on the keyboard that are not connected to any whistles. But I assure you, each of the 32 whistles has a corresponding key.
pianomanthree16 9 months ago
It's such a pity that she's now a floating hotel. What a loss.
Bluemango123 1 year ago
It sounds best when it is played by the author of the song (who knows most about it) on the calliope of the boat its named after. This is one such example.
augpeh 2 years ago
catchy song
augpeh 2 years ago
Thanks for the posting. I grew up along the Ohio River near Cincinnati. When the calliope sounds started wafting through the neighborhood, me and my friends would run to the river. What a beautiful boat, what wonderful memories! If you are interested in the history of the Delta Queen , please check out the captaindemarrero channel, here on youtube. He is the only surviving Commodore of the Delta Queen Lines and shares a lot of stories about his 50+ years as a riverboat captain.
freetickeys 3 years ago
I wish the Delta King still steamed, now it's a hotel, 10 miles from my house.
trainboy94 3 years ago
I'm just glad we still have the Delta King, she's several thousand miles from my house but I have stayed on her before. However the Queen always came close, and I hope she does again next year! SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN!
norway2112 3 years ago
She is taking root for a while 20 miles from my house in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a floating hotel that will be open for tours.
TVRM610 3 years ago