That 3-chimed whistle really showed her true identity. I mean, it was a lot better than those two whistles that were regularly worn (appologies to any other original whistle fans in the audience).
The only problem with that is that the 3751 can keep up with an Amtrak schedule and run at track speed. in addition, the 3751 (Ibelieve) has roller bearings, which is most likely an Amtrak requirement for excursion engines. If anything the SRR engines may be able to deadhead over Amtrak rails to a freight only line where their 40-50 mph top speed and friction bearings would not be an issue. Even that, however would take alot of work, with insurance and agreement between the railroads.
There's probably many reasons that they don't mainly the fact that both the engines and cars have friction bearings. The heavy traffic on the Amtrak main doesn't help either, especially since none of the SRR engines have much in the way of speed capability. It would be nice to get the 90 or the 475 out on the main for once, however.
This 3-chime whisle was built to resemble the 3-chime whistle on sister engine #382 (A sister to 475) that was built by engineer Nichols on the N&W's Abingdon branch line in the 1950's. It doesn't sound much like the original, but it sounds great still.
Yes, I wish they would restore that engine 433 Class M engine. I've seen a picture of it on railpics' site. It would be nice if NS used it, for a steam excursion program. MAYBE they should bring it back. All 4 of those class M engines should be saved; those class M's are a real beauty and it would be ashame if they didn't restore 433 ATLEAST. Maybe Strasburg should buy it! ;) Comon', they gotta restore 433. SOMEONE's gotta do it. It's in great condition anyway. They shouldn't waste that engine.
Ever heard her 12 inch hooter? It sounds really good, but deeper toned and rougher than the one she wears normally. And yep, this whistle is really nice. To see the 12 inch hooter in action, look for Adam's video of Strasburg Railroad: Memorial Day '08.
yes i have her heard her hooter before. but im not trying to start any bad blood. it just shocked me to see her wearing a 3 chimer for a change, thats all.
The 433 is on the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail. Not somewhere it could be moved for restoration. Then you got the three rusted 4-8-0 in Roanoke, but that's something else altogether
Why? That whistle was made for 475 and 475 only. 475 sounds great with ANY of her 3 whistles: The 8 inch Hooter, 12 inch Hooter, and 3 chime. 90 Sounds great with the RDG G-3 6-chime that she wears now. All the whistles that the engines wear right now sound great on them and I hope it stays that way forever. That 3 chime was built for 475 ONLY.
This whistle, the hooter and....im not sure what the other one is. Your a lucky man being able to see all this steam. Foam from the mouth forever you will.
That block signal couldn't make up its mind starting at 8:23.
Strasburgfanatic 3 weeks ago
@Strasburgfanatic You, I never noticed that until you pointed that out. It's because of the switch circuit.
CSX6000 3 weeks ago
EXCELLENT!!!
dwkcamman611 1 month ago
the 475 is a 4-8-0 N&W class
TheGalligan 3 months ago
@HaloCE14 They did for the 7002/1223 run back in the 1980s. A trip to Phillidelphia, and another to Harrisburg.
cvspad 6 months ago
@SuperVideosgalore where
Kayushi 7 months ago
@Kayushi Who was the engineer?
trainfann1 6 months ago
I like this whistle, but the one they have her know is nicer in my opinion.
modeltrainman12345 10 months ago
I always liked the 3 chime whistle
modeltrainman12345 1 year ago
i always love a 3 chime whistle i think its my favorite.
modeltrainman12345 1 year ago
There Are many reasons why strasburg doesn't use the Amtrak mainline
1. The insurence is a ton of money
2. Amtrak has a busy schedule
3. The trains have small driing wheels
4. The trains have friction bearings
There are more
It would be nice if they did one though
ooGAMINGoo 1 year ago
Hold on Wait a minute scince when does straburg run 2 trains!?! and when did they build a passing track
MilwaukeeSDman 1 year ago
@MilwaukeeSDman Strasburg has run two trains since I've been visiting, over 20 years ago. The siding track has been there since the 1970s
tachikoma747 1 year ago
Seems like #90 is the only one of Strasburg's 4 steamers that never gets to pull the Reading Business Car.
TVRM610 1 year ago
That 3-chimed whistle really showed her true identity. I mean, it was a lot better than those two whistles that were regularly worn (appologies to any other original whistle fans in the audience).
ThomasFan3751 2 years ago
fantastic video, that is a good sounding whistle!
chevelleguy3 2 years ago
Nice job CSX6000! Lovin that whistle!
srr7312 2 years ago
Nice shots of #475! Wish we could hear this whistle on #475 more often than any of her other N&W Hooters.
PRR4000 2 years ago
It sounds like a pennsy K4 whistle, just like my
MTH 2-8-0
WMrailroader734 2 years ago
Anyone else notice he engine only did 3 long blasts instead of the traditional long-long-short-long fashion
KZ1993 2 years ago
The only problem with that is that the 3751 can keep up with an Amtrak schedule and run at track speed. in addition, the 3751 (Ibelieve) has roller bearings, which is most likely an Amtrak requirement for excursion engines. If anything the SRR engines may be able to deadhead over Amtrak rails to a freight only line where their 40-50 mph top speed and friction bearings would not be an issue. Even that, however would take alot of work, with insurance and agreement between the railroads.
ThatYankeeKid 2 years ago
There's probably many reasons that they don't mainly the fact that both the engines and cars have friction bearings. The heavy traffic on the Amtrak main doesn't help either, especially since none of the SRR engines have much in the way of speed capability. It would be nice to get the 90 or the 475 out on the main for once, however.
ThatYankeeKid 2 years ago
Was this whistle designed to be a reproduction of any specific type of whistle, or was it just a one-off design?
ThatYankeeKid 2 years ago
This 3-chime whisle was built to resemble the 3-chime whistle on sister engine #382 (A sister to 475) that was built by engineer Nichols on the N&W's Abingdon branch line in the 1950's. It doesn't sound much like the original, but it sounds great still.
AmericanRailVideos 2 years ago
@AmericanRailVideos is 382 still around?
trainlover479 1 year ago
They should keep this whistle, its more relaxing instead of the squeak-squeak whistle it usually has.
sktrjoe 3 years ago
Main focus was on $475. To spend on a new whistle? LOL
TommyBNSF 3 years ago
This sounds so much better than the whistle 475 usually has! Engine 90 still sounds good too.
TommyBNSF 3 years ago 4
#475 should keep that whistle if u ask me.
csgptg 3 years ago 2
Yes, I wish they would restore that engine 433 Class M engine. I've seen a picture of it on railpics' site. It would be nice if NS used it, for a steam excursion program. MAYBE they should bring it back. All 4 of those class M engines should be saved; those class M's are a real beauty and it would be ashame if they didn't restore 433 ATLEAST. Maybe Strasburg should buy it! ;) Comon', they gotta restore 433. SOMEONE's gotta do it. It's in great condition anyway. They shouldn't waste that engine.
NWRRSteamPower 3 years ago
It looks like they're running 2-trains in October, eh?
It's been a while since they've done that!
JoMiFu 3 years ago
They do it every Columbus Weekend.
railroadfan 3 years ago
is that the strasburg homemade 3 chime
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
the whistle is great
BRWFan 3 years ago
wow this is a rare treat, 475 with out her hooter. i love it!!!!!!!!!
Engineer5344 3 years ago
Ever heard her 12 inch hooter? It sounds really good, but deeper toned and rougher than the one she wears normally. And yep, this whistle is really nice. To see the 12 inch hooter in action, look for Adam's video of Strasburg Railroad: Memorial Day '08.
NWRRSteamPower 3 years ago
yes i have her heard her hooter before. but im not trying to start any bad blood. it just shocked me to see her wearing a 3 chimer for a change, thats all.
Engineer5344 3 years ago
I know.
NWRRSteamPower 3 years ago
Beautiful country.
Landaux 3 years ago
Great video. 5 stars!
murjax 3 years ago
Great footage! What wheel arrangement is 475? #90 looks like a 2-10-0 - big for a tourist railroad engine!
HighIronofWisconsin 3 years ago
#475 is the only operating 4-8-0 in North America.
CSX6000 3 years ago
Aha! Thanks! I thought I counted that out but figured I must be seeing things. That's a rare one!
HighIronofWisconsin 3 years ago
they should have had its sister operating
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
forgive me but 475 has a sister loco at Strasburg? sorry for my stupidity
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
No it's somewhere else in Virginia.
CSX6000 3 years ago
@CSX6000 What is the number of 475's sister?
PereMarquette1223 1 year ago
no its at the virginia creeper rr in arlington
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
The 433 is on the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail. Not somewhere it could be moved for restoration. Then you got the three rusted 4-8-0 in Roanoke, but that's something else altogether
joneau261 3 years ago
Oh yeah, almost forgot: Abingdon, not Arlington
joneau261 3 years ago
haunting...but i like her normal one better
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
i think 90 should wear that homemade 3 chime
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
90 should. its whistle is nice,but this one would seem to fit the engine better, a tittle deeper, etc
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
i like 90 with the 6 chime but it sounds more of a business whistle like 614 working for amtrak
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
Why? That whistle was made for 475 and 475 only. 475 sounds great with ANY of her 3 whistles: The 8 inch Hooter, 12 inch Hooter, and 3 chime. 90 Sounds great with the RDG G-3 6-chime that she wears now. All the whistles that the engines wear right now sound great on them and I hope it stays that way forever. That 3 chime was built for 475 ONLY.
NWRRSteamPower 3 years ago
i meant 90 should wear a 3 chime not the homemade one. she should wear a q2 3 chime
Strasburg1991 3 years ago
Very Nice Indeed! 5*****!
DJGENEX71 3 years ago
This whistle, the hooter and....im not sure what the other one is. Your a lucky man being able to see all this steam. Foam from the mouth forever you will.
drfunk411 3 years ago
cool they did the same thing at tweetsie railroad with #190s Yukon whistle
tweetsie12190 3 years ago