James,
Whistles were changed out with non Q whistles on several CB&Q fan trips. The late Maury Klebolt, then president of Illini RR Club, was fond of steamboat whistles. Both 4960 and 5632 were equipped with that type of whistle on various fan trips. The steamboat whistles were easily identified as they were tall and cylinder shaped, mounted in the whistle location. Some of the whistles on Mobile Fidelity’s Sunday Only album are Q while others are not. In particular, the long track of 5632 leaving Burlington, IA, while a beautiful track, does not have a Q whistle. I have seen several comments about the origin of that whistle, one of which indicated that it was from an I.C. locomotive. I personally do not know what whistle was used that day. By the way, I rode that trip and I have been around long enough to have hear some Q whistles in regular service.
Bill Barber Gravois Mills, MO
Re: CBQ Steam Locomotive Whistles From: james millerDate: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:53:57 PDT
If you can find a copy of "Sunday Only" recording there are several whistles used on different engines. I remember one fan trip with the 4960 that had a steamboat whistle. Of course the 5 chime screamers on the northerns we're my favorites.
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