Homemade air / steam whistle. Train whistle

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @trailingrails9953
    @trailingrails9953 5 лет назад +49

    These are by far the best sounding whistles I've ever heard on air. Quite amazing!

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  5 лет назад +15

      It's a shame you can't hear them in person. The camera mic doesn't do them justice. If you listen really close tonight at midnight maybe you can hear them. I usually blow them for new year's Eve festivities. Thanks for the compliment.

    • @Orangethemartian
      @Orangethemartian Месяц назад

      Every noise you hear is on air

  • @kenschweim6159
    @kenschweim6159 7 лет назад +33

    Outstanding machine work! You are now well prepared to go on to your next logical step, a 44-note circus wagon air calliope. The whistles are basically the same

  • @garygerard4290
    @garygerard4290 5 лет назад +26

    Real Nice work. I need something like that so the neighbors know when my work shop wood stove is fired up - thanks

  • @europa_bambaataa
    @europa_bambaataa 3 года назад +1

    thanks for explicitly showing that it needs compressed air. I couldn't figure that part out until I saw this.

  • @SouRwy4501Productions
    @SouRwy4501Productions Год назад +1

    Those three whistles blowing together sounds like how a Southern Railway long-bell 3 chime passenger whistle does.

  • @Bandicoot803
    @Bandicoot803 2 года назад +1

    Well explained and excellent close-up of the base cup assembly! Also liked the moment your cat randomly busts in the picture.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад

      Thanks. The cat was always "helping" unfortunately I lost my helper this year after 12 years. But I think butterscotch sent me a new cat. A stray showed up a couple of months after I lost butterscotch so I have a new friend.

  • @6miler
    @6miler 6 месяцев назад

    Nice machine work, they sound great!

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  6 месяцев назад

      @@6miler thanks it was a fun project. Glad u liked it.

  • @sweetlou5902
    @sweetlou5902 5 лет назад +1

    Very cool. Great workmanship

  • @oldironsfury
    @oldironsfury 4 года назад +4

    This is awesome all three tones together close to the sound, maybe just missing the tone the water adds in the steam whistle. “Not that in any form your whistles are bad”
    Beautiful work

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад +2

      Steam is denser than air and the tone would be a little less harsh. I wish I had a large source of steam to try them out. Thanks for the comment.

  • @kevinstein1315
    @kevinstein1315 2 года назад +1

    Yes yes thank you I'm going to start building my own today awesome work thank you

  • @Orangethemartian
    @Orangethemartian Месяц назад

    Sounds like the Olympic!!

  • @ernestanderson3726
    @ernestanderson3726 3 года назад

    Great work and they sound great!

  • @frankpatriot5895
    @frankpatriot5895 6 лет назад

    Nice work!
    And a big plus one for the helper cat LOL
    They are so much help.

  • @jackfarquahard6933
    @jackfarquahard6933 Год назад +1

    Cracker Jack work. Well done.
    This gentleman is from Western Pennsylvania or I'll eat my hat. (Me too)

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  Год назад +1

      Thanks it was a fun project.

    • @taylorbeckley9610
      @taylorbeckley9610 10 месяцев назад

      @@whistle3man excellent machining , seriously top notch work! Would you ever consider manufacturing a set of these for purchase? I’m looking to buy a set for a kids train display in New Zealand .

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  10 месяцев назад

      @@taylorbeckley9610 would love to make you a set but I just wouldn't have the time. Not to mention you need a large compressor and a lot of air to blow them.

  • @ArkansasLocomotiveWorks
    @ArkansasLocomotiveWorks 5 лет назад +7

    Sounds like SSW 819!

  • @beeking1792
    @beeking1792 2 года назад +2

    I should mention that to anyone who is watching this video: I recommend turning your volume down because the whistle’s are LOUD, and when I say loud, I mean VERY LOUD.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад +2

      You should be here in person.

  • @harrybarry2291
    @harrybarry2291 10 месяцев назад

    Did you watch my posting of organ pipe type whistles. I fabricated two steel whistles to sound the deepest bass of any whistles ever made. The deepest one is 8 inch diameter and has a 72 inch bell ( cylinder ) and It is "Mr. Bass Man". A deep low bass that we can feel. An amazing sound.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  9 месяцев назад

      I'll have to check it out.

  • @blackjackfloat8088
    @blackjackfloat8088 4 года назад +1

    Wow proper engineering thanks

  • @adamoneale4396
    @adamoneale4396 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic machining, really lovely work. Was it lathe, milling machine and drill press? Did you use manually operated tools or CNC?

  • @JOEMAMA_534
    @JOEMAMA_534 2 года назад +1

    Sounds amazing! You should sell these!

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад

      Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.

  • @joehoe9140
    @joehoe9140 6 лет назад +1

    Thats a good lookin cat.

  • @bejo76
    @bejo76 2 года назад +1

    Just wow..... amazing

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад

      Thanks. Too bad you can't hear it in person.

  • @CodyWolfeVevo
    @CodyWolfeVevo Год назад

    Do you have the plans for there? Would like to try to build them myself

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  Год назад

      I do not have plans for them sorry.

  • @steamyman
    @steamyman 10 месяцев назад

    nice sound!

  • @harrybarry2291
    @harrybarry2291 3 года назад +1

    Nice craftsmanship and good sound. Aluminum is OK with steam, but definitely not PVC.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      You are definitely right PVC would be a bad choice. I would have loved to have done these out of brass but I just did not have the material. aluminum I had enough of. thank you for the compliment

  • @RamonaSteam
    @RamonaSteam 6 лет назад +1

    Very nice work. Thank you, for the informational video.

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 Год назад +1

    These are very nice! Is there certain tones that each one is tuned to?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  Год назад

      Yes and right now I couldn't tell you what all the notes were but there was a very complicated formula someone put on the internet which I had a math whiz I know help me use it to determine size and shape.

    • @RC-Heli835
      @RC-Heli835 Год назад +1

      @@whistle3man Ok neat . Ive been watching videos of the Big Boy steam locamotive and it has incredible horns.
      That got me wondering how they are made.
      One video is the Big Boy is alive again.

  • @Emporator
    @Emporator 4 года назад +4

    Absolutely fantastic, thanks kindly for posting this. They’re beautifully machined and constructed.
    I’m curious - how did you determine the width of the opening in the base where the compressed air comes out? Was it done to a formula?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад +1

      I had a drawing of an old much smaller steam whistle. I scaled that design. As for the diameter and length i found a formula on theb internet that ac freind worked into an excel spread sheet so i could imput the frequency and it would out put the size and length to start with. Im glad you enjoyed the video.

    • @jackglutes
      @jackglutes Год назад

      @@whistle3man do you still have that spreadsheet and are you willing to share it?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  Год назад

      @@jackglutes I'll have to look for it. It was some years ago. The guy that worked the spreadsheet for me was a real math whiz but he's long retired now.

    • @jackglutes
      @jackglutes Год назад

      @@whistle3man thank you.

  • @sergiogarza2120
    @sergiogarza2120 Год назад

    Nice work love it, I want it would you sell it

  • @Mucklikesrobloxpuppet
    @Mucklikesrobloxpuppet 2 года назад

    Those 3 chime whistles are just like IVOR's

  • @WesternRailway1592
    @WesternRailway1592 Год назад +1

    3:49

  • @advanced_story_teller
    @advanced_story_teller 7 лет назад +4

    this is cool i want to make one

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 9 месяцев назад

    CATS gonna CAT...😊

  • @Captain_Timezone
    @Captain_Timezone 3 года назад +1

    What if you put them together into a 3 chime whistle

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      They are! I blow them individually and then all three together.

    • @sarmce
      @sarmce 26 дней назад

      How much

  • @CosmicCharlie
    @CosmicCharlie 3 года назад

    Super awesome!

  • @maimetechy
    @maimetechy 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hyce if he hasn’t needs to see this! lol.

  • @neza6268
    @neza6268 4 года назад +2

    Is whistle's like this were the one that used on those stam ships?
    Sorry for bad english

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад

      Yes very similar. This is like an old train whistle. Ones on ships could be larger and a deeper tone. That low frequency travels a long distance.

  • @joeestes8114
    @joeestes8114 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome!

  • @منصور-غ8ش
    @منصور-غ8ش Год назад

    شكراً لك كنت ابحث عن ذلك عمل مفيد وشرح جيد

  • @williamlogan8886
    @williamlogan8886 2 года назад

    Would it be possible to install one of these on my car?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад

      You could if you had a big enough air compressor

  • @zachary3777
    @zachary3777 2 года назад

    So the air jet is positioned right over the knife edge? Or is it inside or outside of it. I have seen whistles all 3 ways, but i don't know which is best.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  2 года назад +1

      The way this one is built the air jet is right on the edge of the knife edge so it splits the air to go inside and outside

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 Год назад

    Can I buy the two smaller ones from you? I'm a train buff at heart. Thanks

  • @marklashway
    @marklashway 10 месяцев назад +1

    cool thanks

  • @Mister_minati
    @Mister_minati 3 года назад

    Hello, awesome work on these whistles. U definitely have great machining skills. If U don't mind me asking, how much gap is there at the bottom?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад +1

      I'll have to check it for you. I don't remember but I will say you do have to adjust the gap to get the most efficient cleanest sounding tone.

    • @Mister_minati
      @Mister_minati 3 года назад

      Oh I see, it comes down to adjustment then. Thanks you!

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад +1

      @@Mister_minati I measured the gap. they are right around .750 to .780, depending on what one you measure. but that would get you close

    • @Mister_minati
      @Mister_minati 3 года назад +1

      @@whistle3man Thanks for measuring, much appreciated. I'm going to try and make one, but it's going to be made on steel because I just found some scrap metal lol

  • @s10ondubs
    @s10ondubs 6 лет назад +4

    It almost sounds like a Santa Fe six chime

  • @Apoormansrailway
    @Apoormansrailway 2 года назад +1

    ngl it sounds like warrior form TUGS

  • @m23jumpman
    @m23jumpman 5 лет назад +1

    How can I purchase these whistles. I want to put them on a 18 wheeler

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  5 лет назад

      Wish I could sell you some whistles but I only made the one set. They would be awesome on an 18 Wheeler

  • @dustinowens2451
    @dustinowens2451 4 года назад

    I have one that’s made of copper is there a way I can make it louder? More air flow?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад

      You may be able to push more air thru it. Depends on the size of the slit the air comes out

  • @mpg-darcen
    @mpg-darcen Год назад

    Who hired gru to make steam whistles?💀

  • @flyoversirens3704
    @flyoversirens3704 6 лет назад +1

    I'm interested in trying to make one myself. Did you say you sharpened the edge of the bell?

    • @jerribruce8095
      @jerribruce8095 6 лет назад

      I am currently embarking on the adventure of making a steam whistle. All of the original brass whistles I have seen do not have the edge of the chime sharpened. They all had a fleet edge. Not sure if this helps you at all. I haven't gotten that far with my whistle yet.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  5 лет назад

      Yes the bottom edge of the whistle is sharp and splits the air on the knife edge

    • @trailingrails9953
      @trailingrails9953 5 лет назад

      @@jerribruce8095 That may be the difference in a whistle intended for steam vs. one intended for air. It's my understanding that there are some small differences because of the vastly different expansion properties.

  • @dieselfuel9794
    @dieselfuel9794 4 года назад

    Whistle3man I need specs of how you did that. Or what is the cost of you building and me buying one

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      I guess I could measure some sizes for you.

    • @dieselfuel9794
      @dieselfuel9794 3 года назад

      @@whistle3man that would awsome I have a project truck I’m building. 47 truck and thinking this would be a one of a kinda in the mix’s

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      @@dieselfuel9794 I not going t make up full drawings but I'll try to get you on the right track with some dimensions.

  • @danielworthy4943
    @danielworthy4943 4 года назад

    would you happen to have drawings of the bowl and languid plate so I can machine my own really like your set up.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад

      I may still have some. I'll have to check in the computer. If not I could take some accurate measurements for you.

    • @danielworthy4943
      @danielworthy4943 4 года назад

      @@whistle3man If you could that would be wonderful. The measurements will eventually equate to what I will need for my use since the dimensions for my whistles will be different because they are full-scale steam locomotive whistles. Long as I can be provided the drawing that would be a great help! If it’s possible you could DM me that would be greatly appreciated it. Just would like to know the process of how you machined it.

    • @TheATVboy17
      @TheATVboy17 4 года назад +1

      @@danielworthy4943 @whitsle3man Hey i'm in the same boat, would like to machine my own set. If you could also share the drawings with me that would be much appreciated. thanks, let me know

    • @danielworthy4943
      @danielworthy4943 4 года назад

      @@TheATVboy17 I ended up doing my own design.

    • @TheATVboy17
      @TheATVboy17 4 года назад

      @@danielworthy4943 are they similar to whistle3man

  • @dwainbusse957
    @dwainbusse957 3 месяца назад

    Steam boats a comen. Love it

  • @tylerrumbarger
    @tylerrumbarger 3 года назад +1

    That accent sounds like you're a fellow yinzer

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад +1

      Yeah you got that right. I'm north east of the city of Pittsburgh. Funny I didn't think I had an accent. Someone just told me that I did the other day.

    • @tylerrumbarger
      @tylerrumbarger 3 года назад +1

      @@whistle3man haha we can't hide it

  • @ThienNguyen-og7wt
    @ThienNguyen-og7wt 9 месяцев назад

    Are you sell it ?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  9 месяцев назад

      Sorry but no. Thanks for watching.

  • @realstupedaso
    @realstupedaso 2 года назад

    Would you be interested in selling them? I would love to buy them. You f not would you make videos on how to make them! I need a set of them for my Peterbilt.

  • @br0th3rtub34
    @br0th3rtub34 5 лет назад +1

    How did you machine the parts?

  • @Teamliste1
    @Teamliste1 2 года назад

    Can you make me a set🙈

  • @sladkinable
    @sladkinable 5 лет назад +1

    He sounds like Rick!

  • @wooderdsaunders6801
    @wooderdsaunders6801 3 года назад

    How much air pressure (psi) are you using?

  • @MrShawnschramm
    @MrShawnschramm 4 года назад

    Do you have any of these for sale?

  • @azriel4446
    @azriel4446 4 года назад

    What would you charge me for a set?

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  4 года назад +1

      Hard to say what a set would cost. Not to mention I really don't have time to make a set. Thanks for the comment.

  • @davidgainey3448
    @davidgainey3448 3 года назад

    I will be more than happy to pay you to build me a whistle like that so I can pit it on my 18 wheeler. My CB handle is Ghost Train and I think that would be an appropriate touch.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      I thought about putting these on a pickup truck but there's nowhere near enough air capacity. A big 18 wheeler could handle them though. sorry I won't be able to make you a set. I too used to run a lot of Cb back in the day still run it a little bit. thanks for the comment happy trucking buddy.

    • @davidgainey3448
      @davidgainey3448 3 года назад

      Could you send me the plans on how to make em? I gotta have a set for my truck.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      @@davidgainey3448 I don't really have any plans the best I could do at some point would be to put together another video with some sizes that you could work from. I wish I had time I would make you a set.

    • @davidgainey3448
      @davidgainey3448 3 года назад

      @@whistle3man if you could get the time, make me a set and let me know what the materials cost and I'll even add $100 more. I got the plumbing material to put it on my 18 wheeler. I can do that myself. I just absolutely love the sound of that whistle. I've always had a thing for the old locomotives.

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад +1

      @@davidgainey3448 I'm not even sure I have all the material nowadays. I'll check just to be sure

  • @nickdesert7304
    @nickdesert7304 5 лет назад +7

    Imagine if you accidentally put your finger in one of those while you turn it on 😖

  • @alexthesouthernpacificmt4879
    @alexthesouthernpacificmt4879 4 года назад

    What is the whistles name????

  • @mikesahle1193
    @mikesahle1193 3 года назад +1

    You know you do need tripod ✌️🎺🎺🎺☝️🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂👍

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад

      That certainly would make it more stable sometimes I just start videoing and what happens happens. Thanks

    • @mikesahle1193
      @mikesahle1193 3 года назад

      @@whistle3man 👍🚂👍❤️🙏

  • @ShinGhidorah17
    @ShinGhidorah17 Год назад

    This should be mounted on a real locomotive.

  • @graphtonix6607
    @graphtonix6607 3 года назад

    Can you please make a whistle that sounds like Thomas???

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  3 года назад +1

      Maybe someday

    • @graphtonix6607
      @graphtonix6607 3 года назад

      @@whistle3man Lets hope it will be sooner then later.

  • @LDTV22OfficialChannel
    @LDTV22OfficialChannel Год назад

    Those whistles were so loud that they nearly clipped your mic!

  • @Me-ob5qc
    @Me-ob5qc 5 лет назад +1

    Would you be interested in making a set of these to sell? Comment if so, I’m very interested

    • @whistle3man
      @whistle3man  5 лет назад +1

      I'm glad you liked them but I don't have the time to make anther set. Not to mention that it would be pricey.

  • @alysawith1s
    @alysawith1s 6 лет назад +1

    Not sure how I got here but there’s a cat so I decided I’ll stay

  • @edwardchamberlain7858
    @edwardchamberlain7858 Год назад

    So frustrating to watch this tall narrow image. Like peeking thru a door with a chain lock on it. JPS - and those are not MY initials.

  • @edwardchamberlain7858
    @edwardchamberlain7858 2 месяца назад

    Bait and switch. Landscape thumbnail photo, and then this chain lock on the door vertical image. I just can't watch this crap on a 75 inch tv. Guess I was here a year ago. I'm back and still frustrated.and mystified why anyone would upload in this format. We're not all watching on a phone. And we don't all have our eyeballs vertical in our skull.