Western Maryland 1309 wears the whistle for Pennsylvania (PRR) steam engine 1361. 1361's whistle was on 1309 for a special event fundraiser for the PRR steam engine.
It sounds magnificent! Despite having a slightly different linkage, the boiler pressure of 1309 and 1361 are VERY close so this is likely very close to what it will sound like except it may be a bit higher pitched.
It’s a teaser of what’s to come the jewel of Altoona will be returning to Steam in the near future and most importantly, the engine of my great great grandfather who is my mother’s grandpappy
@@haydenharman2351 it’s very awesome that they’re also going to have a traveling exhibit train to go with her three 2 PRR baggage cars, and RPO will be converted into exhibit cars
Also sounds like LIRR G5 39 that’s currently being restored to operation at the Strasburg Railroad with the help from the Railroad Museum of Long Island for their Steam Up LIRR 39 campaign!
Strasburg also has #972 since 1986 formerly of Jim Thorpe and it's in pieces. They only want to run and maintain three steam locomotives right now. #90, #89, and #475. Even #7312 (31) has been out of service for a while.
Great question their is several reasons why it might not sound the same. First the boiler pressure of 1309 and 1361 are slightly different making it sound different. Second microphones in 1987 are much less advanced than in 2022. Third the way the whistle “linkage” is set up for 1309 is probably different than on 1361 making it sound different.
Awesome video! Can't wait to hear that whistle on its "proper" engine! In the meantime, and although I could not experience this trip in person, I will definitely turn out to support any future fundraisers at WMSR or elsewhere, where 1361's whistle may put in an appearance. Also, what with the Pennsylvania Railroad's well-known distain for assigning consecutive numbers to entire classes of power, it's kind of cool to imagine an alternate universe where the Pennsy rostered a 2-6-6-2 numbered 1309. Although, that could be another fundraiser idea, to have not only 1361's whistle on 1309 or another preserved steamer, but also maybe to re-letter an engine or affix 1361's keystone numberplate to the smokebox for a fundraiser trip or photo charter.
That would be cool. I have been wanting to get down to Cumberland ever since 1309 went into service, but I'd stop everything and get tickets in a heartbeat if 1309 was lettered Pennsy or else was utilized for another 1361 fundraiser.
No it's not 1361s original whistle, unless they fixed it. They've had several different K4 whistles on it. Personally I think Roy Price's whistle was the best one. It was used on the very first runs.
@@rudycarlson8245 1361s original whistle had a bullet hole in it and despite several attempts to get it right it never did. I know they had traded it for another K 4 whistle that already existed in Altoona. Now it's possible they got back and fixed it.
No, here’s what 425 sounded like with a PRR 3 chime: ruclips.net/video/o-gUST7_u-8/видео.html And another example: ruclips.net/video/gkBlBgLbULk/видео.html
Is 1309 still gonna keep 1361's whistle after they're done restoring steam engine 1361 or will they be putting it back on 1361 n 1309 will get it's own whistle?
1309 currently has 2 of its own whistles that being a N&W hooter and a Sothern Longbell 3 chime. 1361's whistle was put on 1309 for a special fundraiser for 1361's restoration.
Not a lot of tickets were sold for this trip. Despite that, over $13k was raised from this special fundraiser trip and all of the $13k is going straight to 1361’s restoration.
If only my voice could sound that good at 104 years old
wait ur 104?!
@@LJRailfan-Gamer_07. so 1361 is 105 years old wow
It's very nice to hear her voice since 1988 :)
Grammatically incorrect: yes
lmao did anyone notice the drunk guy falling at 5:06
Omg I just realized that!
It’s nice to hear the voice of the 1361 once again!
Man, hearing 1361’s whistle echo in the night is something @8:29
I agree 100%. Ik that clip felt long but I had to leave that echo in it was just too good.
I agree as well. It sounds incredible.
It sounds magnificent! Despite having a slightly different linkage, the boiler pressure of 1309 and 1361 are VERY close so this is likely very close to what it will sound like except it may be a bit higher pitched.
I am definitely looking forward to what it will sound like on 1361.
@@haydenharman2351 didn’t 1361 wear a 3 chime that sounded like a lunkenheimer during her nittany and bald eagle trips of 1987??
@@nicholasmedovich8691 idk im not a 1361 historian
I liked 1361s whistle sound from the 80s
Nice video she sounds like a ghost train at night haunting the rails with that beautiful whistle nice camera angles
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
It’s a teaser of what’s to come the jewel of Altoona will be returning to Steam in the near future and most importantly, the engine of my great great grandfather who is my mother’s grandpappy
Glad you enjoyed! I am definitely looking forward to the 1361 also.
@@haydenharman2351 it’s very awesome that they’re also going to have a traveling exhibit train to go with her three 2 PRR baggage cars, and RPO will be converted into exhibit cars
@TexasRailfan21 so i've heard
Nuttin' purtier than a PRR whistle.
Definitely doesn't sound like a PRR K4 even though it is. This whistle was never intended to be used by this particular engine.
Yep
Also sounds like LIRR G5 39 that’s currently being restored to operation at the Strasburg Railroad with the help from the Railroad Museum of Long Island for their Steam Up LIRR 39 campaign!
sorry to burst your bubble, it’s not getting restored. The boiler is still sitting outside
Strasburg also has #972 since 1986 formerly of Jim Thorpe and it's in pieces. They only want to run and maintain three steam locomotives right now. #90, #89, and #475. Even #7312 (31) has been out of service for a while.
plus, the campaign ended like 4 years ago
@EastboundProductions643 now what?
The diesel is still heard with that jake
Yep
Why dose the whistle sound a little different? It doesn’t sound like how it did in 1987!
Great question their is several reasons why it might not sound the same. First the boiler pressure of 1309 and 1361 are slightly different making it sound different. Second microphones in 1987 are much less advanced than in 2022. Third the way the whistle “linkage” is set up for 1309 is probably different than on 1361 making it sound different.
😢😊 I’m not tearing
My ears were bleeding. Glad u liked it tho
@@haydenharman2351 I believe it
Awesome video! Can't wait to hear that whistle on its "proper" engine! In the meantime, and although I could not experience this trip in person, I will definitely turn out to support any future fundraisers at WMSR or elsewhere, where 1361's whistle may put in an appearance. Also, what with the Pennsylvania Railroad's well-known distain for assigning consecutive numbers to entire classes of power, it's kind of cool to imagine an alternate universe where the Pennsy rostered a 2-6-6-2 numbered 1309. Although, that could be another fundraiser idea, to have not only 1361's whistle on 1309 or another preserved steamer, but also maybe to re-letter an engine or affix 1361's keystone numberplate to the smokebox for a fundraiser trip or photo charter.
Glad you enjoyed! It would definitely be interesting to see 09 in PRR paint.
That would be cool. I have been wanting to get down to Cumberland ever since 1309 went into service, but I'd stop everything and get tickets in a heartbeat if 1309 was lettered Pennsy or else was utilized for another 1361 fundraiser.
We will have to see if there will be another 1361 fundraiser with 1309.
Great catches and cool video
Thanks
So, this is #1361’s original whistle? This sounds way better than it did in the late 80s.
No it's not 1361s original whistle, unless they fixed it. They've had several different K4 whistles on it. Personally I think Roy Price's whistle was the best one. It was used on the very first runs.
@@jamesmccann1097 Are you sure this is not 1361s original whistle? It sounds good if it is
@@rudycarlson8245 1361s original whistle had a bullet hole in it and despite several attempts to get it right it never did. I know they had traded it for another K 4 whistle that already existed in Altoona. Now it's possible they got back and fixed it.
@@jamesmccann1097 wow! How in the heck did it get a bullet hole in it?
@@rudycarlson8245 ruclips.net/user/clipUgkxbSjxNNiJnIC7utmWU4ytU9Bi21-FdwmH
Some idiot took a shot at it when it was up on the mountain.
Western Maryland #1309 sounds like Eevee's Furious whistle
Sounds like the one R&N 425 used it!
No, here’s what 425 sounded like with a PRR 3 chime: ruclips.net/video/o-gUST7_u-8/видео.html
And another example: ruclips.net/video/gkBlBgLbULk/видео.html
@@T128Productions that just his opinion
If this is what she’ll sound like when she’s up and running again, then I’m kinda scared
It will sound different.
@@haydenharman2351 ok good
Is 1309 still gonna keep 1361's whistle after they're done restoring steam engine 1361 or will they be putting it back on 1361 n 1309 will get it's own whistle?
1309 currently has 2 of its own whistles that being a N&W hooter and a Sothern Longbell 3 chime. 1361's whistle was put on 1309 for a special fundraiser for 1361's restoration.
@@haydenharman2351 that's cool hopefully A can see a video with 1309 blowing either one of it's own whistle would love ta see n hear them
@@danielunger9340 if you look on my channel u can see videos with 1309's other whistles
7:13 was that another whistle in the distance?
No. I have no idea what that was.
@@haydenharman2351 sounded like one atleast lol
Sounded British so idk what it would of been.
@@haydenharman2351 maybe the sound of metal I heard then, anyway, Fantastic Video
@@colapone1895 Thanks
Train is empty, where is everyone?
Most people didn’t sit in the domes they where either in the open air or in the table cars.
Not a lot of tickets were sold for this trip. Despite that, over $13k was raised from this special fundraiser trip and all of the $13k is going straight to 1361’s restoration.