The three- to four-chime is a good way to sound multiple notes on one whistle valve, simple and effective. J. L. Jones tested a five-tube progressive whistle during his last year at the Illinois Central, a design that became popular on other railroads after his death at the throttle of #382 on 30 April 1900---short-flagged and not enough braking room with Train 1 at Vaughan, MS, where a freight fouled the high iron.
Yeah, thats the "Mule." It's a little narrow gauge Plymouth diesel that came from a mine somewhere. Used to switch stuff in the winter or if the engine needs towed to the roundhouse from inside the park somewhere.
@adean1987 cool I just bought 2 5 chime whistles on ebay one CB&Q and one GN and he told me they sound fine on compresed air I see that is in fact the case not like steam but still cool sounding good looking replica 4-4-0
"It is the only one built (currently). VERY pleasant whistle!" not quite -- MD built one for himself, also, I believe... That makes yours one of two -- but the only "production" model, sure :)
Nice whistle. Mike Daugherty makes some good quality whistles. I hope to get one soon. I think you should mount a hooter on the Tommy G. while running down the line, at least for a short bit. I love these crown locomotives for some reason. They give you the feel of a miniature train, but also the feel of a full size train. I hope to see more vids!
Will be getting more video of it next weekend. Didn't actually get out on the line today. Will try to get some distance shots of it too. Sounds good echoing across the park!
Not enough steam pressure on that whistle.
SierraRailway 2 months ago
The three- to four-chime is a good way to sound multiple notes on one whistle valve, simple and effective. J. L. Jones tested a five-tube progressive whistle during his last year at the Illinois Central, a design that became popular on other railroads after his death at the throttle of #382 on 30 April 1900---short-flagged and not enough braking room with Train 1 at Vaughan, MS, where a freight fouled the high iron.
bcschmerker 5 months ago
Hey Andrew, it's Seth
134376FSDL 8 months ago
SWEET!!!
dwkcamman611 8 months ago
That is cool!!!
MrThomasthetrainfan 1 year ago
oh i love No.6 she is strong i watched thunder with 6 coaches
TheBrett56 2 years ago
A beautiful whistle
sgprailfan 2 years ago
I think thats what you blow at a crossing. just kill the short whistle at the end.
augpeh 2 years ago
Did you guys ever do a heavy rebuild on no.6.I noticed that the whistle is mounted in a steam dome.
bnsf261 2 years ago
@bnsf261 isn't No.6 back on the rails but when i saw her she wasn't at her full she struggled and just stopped on a sharp incline only a 1 in 151
TheBrett56 2 years ago
Hey Andrew is that a diesel in the foreground.
bnsf261 2 years ago
Yeah, thats the "Mule." It's a little narrow gauge Plymouth diesel that came from a mine somewhere. Used to switch stuff in the winter or if the engine needs towed to the roundhouse from inside the park somewhere.
adean1987 2 years ago
@adean1987 cool I just bought 2 5 chime whistles on ebay one CB&Q and one GN and he told me they sound fine on compresed air I see that is in fact the case not like steam but still cool sounding good looking replica 4-4-0
gaycowboy31 1 year ago
"It is the only one built (currently). VERY pleasant whistle!" not quite -- MD built one for himself, also, I believe... That makes yours one of two -- but the only "production" model, sure :)
insanerocketkid 3 years ago
Geez Walsh, Do you always have to get technical? Don't make me get the broom ha ha.
adean1987 3 years ago
Nice whistle. Mike Daugherty makes some good quality whistles. I hope to get one soon. I think you should mount a hooter on the Tommy G. while running down the line, at least for a short bit. I love these crown locomotives for some reason. They give you the feel of a miniature train, but also the feel of a full size train. I hope to see more vids!
railsrust 3 years ago
I'm surprised you didn't mount it on WF&P 928 under a full head of steam - lol - (or did you?)
jmjrrjim 3 years ago
that whistle sounds Great!!! its even better when your in the cab!!! this season will be fun especially with that whistle
BigMatt1225 3 years ago
Good sounding whistle...Can you get some more video of it?? With the enigne running would be sharp!!
Cary
lovetoseesteam 3 years ago
Hi Cary,
Will be getting more video of it next weekend. Didn't actually get out on the line today. Will try to get some distance shots of it too. Sounds good echoing across the park!
adean1987 3 years ago