Hancock Air Whistles

[livesteamer]

Did all the EP-5s use the air whistle. I am aware that all RDC uses the Hancock air whistle. Also, looking of HO and S scale Hancock air whistles to detail out a pair of HO RDCs and an s scale (American Flyer) EP-5.

[DutchRailnut]

yes , so did all FL-9's , RDC's and lots of switchers , the Hancock airchime was real distinctive New Haven sound.
only RDC's not with Hancock was Roger williams cab units.

[livesteamer]

Thanks, got any ideas where I can find some HO and S scale Hancock Air Whistles. I have a pair of RDCs in HO and an old American Flyer EP-5 that I got as a kid back in the 60's that are in need of a tad bit of detailing.

[DutchRailnut]

HO ?? https://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/235-131" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[chnhrr]

Info on the Hancock Air Whistles. Where was Hancock based?

http://locomotivehorns.info/other/hancock.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Noel Weaver]

In addition to the New Haven Railroad Hancock Whistles were also quite common on the Seaboard and also the Florida East Coast and a few on the New York Central in by-gone years, there were probably some more as well but these are what I remember from the past.
Noel Weaver

[Ridgefielder]

They lasted on the FL9's well into the '80s, if not the '90s. The sound was quite haunting when you heard them in the distance at night.

[CannaScrews]

Unfortunately they don't meet the decibel standards set by the FRA nowdays.

But on occasion, such as in Spencer NC 2 years ago, you can hear them.

[trainspot]

I'm wondering if anyone knows why only this one C425 got one? I photographed a few other ex-NH C425s around this time & they had regular horns.
http://trainspot.rrpicturearchives.net/ ... id=2863238

[Noel Weaver]

I question whether this photo is legitimate or not. When I get a chance I will check my records, I have had most of these units at one time or another. Stay tuned for now.
Noel Weaver

[trainspot]

I question whether this photo is legitimate or not. When I get a chance I will check my records, I have had most of these units at one time or another. Stay tuned for now.
Noel Weaver

I can assure you Noel, I took it myself and its legit. Maybe Penn Central did it?

[trainspot]

Another photo, photographer & a year later.
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=1854464

[Noel Weaver]

I question whether this photo is legitimate or not. When I get a chance I will check my records, I have had most of these units at one time or another. Stay tuned for now.
Noel Weaver

I can assure you Noel, I took it myself and its legit. Maybe Penn Central did it?

If you actually took these photos maybe you can tell all of us when and where. I am doing some research on this.
Noel Weaver

[DutchRailnut]

the pictures show: location date and photographer.

[trainspot]

Found a 1974 picture, so maybe Penn Central or New Haven did the switch:
http://www.pbase.com/image/38993059