There’s just something very iconic about the Norfolk and Western Railroad’s hooter chime whistle especially the one used by 1218 as well as the the Y class 2-8-8-2 mallet locomotives most famously the Y6b Class
Imagine if Norfolk & Western Class A 1218 was donated to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis Illinois to be restored just like Union Pacific Challenger 3985, that would be awesome.
I really hope someday 1218's missing parts can be refabricated so she can run again. I saw her in person at the VMT this summer, and she was beautiful, but smaller than I thought she would be, although still massive.
Nope you're not the only one. Not sure if you've ever heard it in person but if not, it's hauntingly beautiful but an ear splitter too. Loudest whistle I've heard in person.
Imagine busting your ass in a mine all day long and hearing THAT whistle at the end of the day knowing it's time to get on home.
IF Roanoke decides to do this, this is the next locomotive that should be restored
But 1218 might be expensive to restore so people far and wide from Roanoke should help pay millions of dollars for restoration bills.
Very cool, boy they sure liked that whistle! (Dave).
Has that distinctive steamboat sound
I rode on the Chicago - Ft. Wayne trip and appreciate your efforts here that brought back a pleasant memory. Thanks.
It would be interesting if you spotted yourself in the footage. Appreciate your comments. Thanks!
There’s just something very iconic about the Norfolk and Western Railroad’s hooter chime whistle especially the one used by 1218 as well as the the Y class 2-8-8-2 mallet locomotives most famously the Y6b Class
Imagine if Norfolk & Western Class A 1218 was donated to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis Illinois to be restored just like Union Pacific Challenger 3985, that would be awesome.
Awesome video!!
I wish i could see her under her own power again, but the chances are slim to none
I really hope someday 1218's missing parts can be refabricated so she can run again. I saw her in person at the VMT this summer, and she was beautiful, but smaller than I thought she would be, although still massive.
Even without the missing parts, the parts can be rebuilt from scratch with blueprints.
Im not the only one that gets chills when i hear her whistle right?
Nope you're not the only one. Not sure if you've ever heard it in person but if not, it's hauntingly beautiful but an ear splitter too. Loudest whistle I've heard in person.
Nice. No tag-along diesel back then!
ok now THAT is a whistle.
7:38 Bob Saxtan at the throttle.