Western Railroad Discussion > BNSF 1774 East and the real ding-ding-ding

BNSF's Yakima to Toppenish turn passing Parker, WA east of Yakima, WA earlier today 5-29-23 with the sounds of one of four remaining mechanical crossing bells dating back to the Northern Pacific Rwy era.  The familiar metal on metal ding-ding-ding won't last forever before it isr replaced with something electronic so best to catch them while you can.  And the SD40-2 leading wasn't bad either.

Brian Ambrose
Yakima, WA



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/29/23 20:25 by BrianA.

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Supper Video!  The real ding-ding-ding sound is a rarity these days.  BNSF #1774 looks and sounds great.
ALLEN

Really cool Brian!

Hey…where are the 4 mechanical bells located these days?

Thanks,

Tex

The mechanical crossing bell is nice, but check out that Leslie S-3L on the 1774!

I love every element of that video.  Great sights and sounds.  Thanks for sharing.  There's nothin like the real ding, baby.....

Great video with NICE train, a real bell on the gates and a older sounding horn.

Larry

Nice video!!