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Date: 05/25/15 12:15
This mornings doubleheader in Chama, New Mexico
Author: ATSF2324

From the Rio Chama RV Park.
And the  463 really has a horrible whistle too.

Gus
Colorado Springs, COLORADO


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Date: 05/25/15 12:43
Re: This mornings doubleheader in Chama, New Mexico
Author: ATSF1129

spmt19 Wrote:
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> And the  463 really has a horrible whistle too.

Did they change it out?  Last year she had a very beautiful single chime.  Seen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cv0nOQ_KPsM

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Date: 05/25/15 13:15
Re: This mornings doubleheader in Chama, New Mexico
Author: WoodwardEJ

To my ear, it sounds like #463 is still using the same single-chime whistle she has used since the 1990s.  In some of Roger's videos from May 2015, it sounds fine; but in others it sounds like maybe the valve is opening too fast and/or too far, resulting in some shrieking and other unpleasant noises. 
Please keep in mind that I know virtually nothing about the adjustment or operation of steam whistles, so maybe other factors such as operator technique may influence the sound.
 

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Date: 05/25/15 13:53
Re: This mornings doubleheader in Chama, New Mexico
Author: RNinRVR

She has sounded like this since the she was brought under steam this season.

Sharon Evans
Glen Allen, VA

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