Homemade air / steam whistle. Train whistle

This is a homemade air / steam train whistle. They were designed to sound like the old trains. They're made from aluminum not brass, only because I didn't have enough brass of the right size and aluminum was more easy to come by.

[@trailingrails9953]

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

[@whistle3man]

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.

[@kenschweim6159]

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]

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

[@moyomike14]

Lmfao

[@europa_bambaataa]

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

[@beeking1792]

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]

You should be here in person.

[@ernestanderson3726]

Great work and they sound great!

[@sweetlou5902]

Very cool. Great workmanship

[@frankpatriot5895]

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

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

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

[@RamonaSteam]

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

[@Bandicoot803]

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

[@whistle3man]

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.

[@harrybarry2291]

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]

I'll have to check it out.

[@joeestes8114]

Awesome!

[@oldironsfury]

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]

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.

[@blackjackfloat8088]

Wow proper engineering thanks

[@kevinstein1315]

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

[@ArkansasLocomotiveWorks]

Sounds like SSW 819!

[@cameronthehedgehog261yt]

I really like the locomotive

[@advanced_story_teller]

this is cool i want to make one

[@CosmicCharlie]

Super awesome!

[@whistle3man]

Thanks

[@steamyman]

nice sound!

[@whistle3man]

Thanks!

[@bejo76]

Just wow..... amazing

[@whistle3man]

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

[@maimetechy]

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

[@spamtongspamton9192]

ngl it sounds like warrior form TUGS

[@adamoneale4396]

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

[@thewestrailway]

3:49

[@marklashway]

cool thanks

[@Emporator]

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]

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]

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

[@whistle3man]

@@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]

@@whistle3man thank you.

[@joehoe9140]

Thats a good lookin cat.

[@whistle3man]

She is a great cat.

[@jackfarquahard6933]

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

[@whistle3man]

Thanks it was a fun project.

[@taylorbeckley9610]

@@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]

@@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.

[@JOEMAMA_534]

Sounds amazing! You should sell these!

[@whistle3man]

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.

[@harrybarry2291]

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

[@whistle3man]

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

[@s10ondubs]

It almost sounds like a Santa Fe six chime

[@Mucklikesrobloxpuppet]

Those 3 chime whistles are just like IVOR's

[@nickdesert7304]

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

[@darcenumdah]

Who hired gru to make steam whistles?💀

[@flyoversirens3704]

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

[@jerribruce8095]

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]

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

[@trailingrails9953]

@@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.

[@RC-Heli835]

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

[@whistle3man]

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]

@@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.

[@zachary3777]

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]

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

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

CATS gonna CAT...😊

[@hectorfloresrivera6431]

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]

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.

[@hectorfloresrivera6431]

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

[@whistle3man]

@@hectorfloresrivera6431 I measured the gap. they are right around .750 to .780, depending on what one you measure. but that would get you close

[@hectorfloresrivera6431]

@@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

[@user-ez9jv1gx8p]

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[@dustinowens2451]

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

[@whistle3man]

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

[@neza6268]

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

[@whistle3man]

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.

[@tylerrumbarger]

That accent sounds like you're a fellow yinzer

[@whistle3man]

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]

@@whistle3man haha we can't hide it

[@CodyWolfeVevo]

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

[@whistle3man]

I do not have plans for them sorry.

[@sergiogarza2120]

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

[@m23jumpman]

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

[@whistle3man]

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

[@br0th3rtub34]

How did you machine the parts?

[@whistle3man]

In the machine shop

[@Captain_Timezone]

What if you put them together into a 3 chime whistle

[@whistle3man]

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

[@sladkinable]

He sounds like Rick!

[@williamlogan8886]

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

[@whistle3man]

You could if you had a big enough air compressor

[@robertcornelius3514]

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

[@whistle3man]

Sorry but they are not for sale.

[@robertcornelius3514]

@@whistle3man , I hate you but my neighbor loves you. Ha

[@danielworthy4943]

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

[@whistle3man]

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

[@danielworthy4943]

@@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]

@@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]

@@TheATVboy17 I ended up doing my own design.

[@TheATVboy17]

@@danielworthy4943 are they similar to whistle3man

[@dieselfuel9794]

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

[@whistle3man]

I guess I could measure some sizes for you.

[@dieselfuel9794]

@@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]

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

[@LDTV22OfficialChannel]

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

[@ShinGhidorah17]

This should be mounted on a real locomotive.

[@wooderdsaunders6801]

How much air pressure (psi) are you using?

[@whistle3man]

100 to 120 to start. Then it goes down from there

[@wooderdsaunders6801]

@@whistle3man thank you

[@MrShawnschramm]

Do you have any of these for sale?

[@whistle3man]

Sorry no I don't

[@Me-ob5qc]

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

[@whistle3man]

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.

[@mikesahle1193]

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

[@whistle3man]

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

[@mikesahle1193]

@@whistle3man 👍🚂👍❤️🙏

[@azriel4446]

What would you charge me for a set?

[@whistle3man]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@whistle3man]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@philbastard3934]

How much for the set??

[@whistle3man]

sorry there not for sale. Thanks for taking a look.

[@realstupedaso]

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.

[@graphtonix6607]

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

[@whistle3man]

Maybe someday

[@graphtonix6607]

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

[@Teamliste1]

Can you make me a set🙈

[@ThienNguyen-og7wt]

Are you sell it ?

[@whistle3man]

Sorry but no. Thanks for watching.

[@alexthesouthernpacificmt4879]

What is the whistles name????

[@whistle3man]

Doesn't really have a name.

[@alexthesouthernpacificmt4879]

@@whistle3man ok

[@alysawith1s]

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

[@edwardchamberlain7858]

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.