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Three Chimes Probably one of
everyone's all time favorite whistle - the three chime offered
mellow harmony unmatched by any other. Of course there is that
occasional 6 chime that's perfectly tuned, but three chimes with
there deep tone and rare squeal pretty much take the cake.
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KCS whistle at
Cass Scenic Railroad
At first I thought this whistle was home made, but I soon discovered
its anything but. Apparently a Kansas City Southern whistle, and
probably my all time favorite short bell 3 chime. |
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Lunkenheimer 5" B.I.V.
I didn't know a 5" diameter 3 chime could sound this
good at the time it proved me and the engineer both wrong. |
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C&O from 4-4-0 Class
pre.1900s
Another One
Who doesn't love a C&O 3 chime. Shop built and apparently once used
on the shops at Clifton Forge after the engine 128 was retired. Some
people called it the Sunday whistle because it was used with another
larger 3 chime but rarely blown. |
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6" Lunkenheimer
This is a whistle I traded - came off a mill somewhere down south I think! |
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B&O LB 3 Chime
I caught this whistle on the 734 at the Western Maryland Scenic
Railroad. Owned by the engineer at that time. Its commonly known as
a "Tumor Top". There is a raised chamber by way of a special cast
top.
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6" Crosby -
Cass
Another
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SB B&O 3 Chime (On Air) - Side
Mount We
recorded this at Hawks Nest. Wasn't the best on air, as with any
"steam" whistle, but this will do until I get another recording
B&O 3 Chime on 190psi Steam
This is a great opportunity to hear the sound difference produced
with steam and air. |
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PRR T-1
Mounted upon the ex GTW, OC 6325. Kelly Lynch |
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Homemade 3 chime step top.
This is Scott's chime build by Mike in Fairmont, WV,
it was blown on #125 steam.
Here is a nice recording by
Cary Atkinson down at Dollywood |
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Canadian National 3 Chime |
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Powell 6" 3 Chime
Recorded at Cass blow during the annual whistle blow. |
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