That is most certainly an example of a Banshee Whistle. In fact, on the Pennsy it was called a " Banshee Screamer." Enginemen could play it between the low passenger tones up to the high pitched " scream." The single note, high pitched whistle was the standard shifter-freight whistle known as a " Peanut Whistle." Several of the enginemen that I trained under spoke favorably of the Banshee on the M's...and occasionally they showed up on an I-1.
Cool Loco Dave! I love MTH steamers. I wish I had one like that. What is that faint squeaking noise from? Also, is that really what the banshees sounded like? I never knew M1 had them I thought they had the classic Pennsy 3 chime.
does it run on 0-54
mthtraindudes 11 months ago
@MrTrainfanatic Yes, I keep a database of exactly what locomotives I have, what kind they are (steam, diesel, electric), etc.
@Bassfanatic94 A banshee was a single chime whistle, usually very shrill, hence the name.
toytrains1 1 year ago
That is most certainly an example of a Banshee Whistle. In fact, on the Pennsy it was called a " Banshee Screamer." Enginemen could play it between the low passenger tones up to the high pitched " scream." The single note, high pitched whistle was the standard shifter-freight whistle known as a " Peanut Whistle." Several of the enginemen that I trained under spoke favorably of the Banshee on the M's...and occasionally they showed up on an I-1.
richarddzink 10 months ago
Dang! Nice engine! BTW, do you know exactly how many steam engines you have? Amazing. ;)
MrTrainfanatic 1 year ago
another PRR classic beauty! awesome job!!
Southerntreatment 1 year ago
Cool Loco Dave! I love MTH steamers. I wish I had one like that. What is that faint squeaking noise from? Also, is that really what the banshees sounded like? I never knew M1 had them I thought they had the classic Pennsy 3 chime.
Bassfanatic94 1 year ago