I had to wait 6 YEARS to hear my steam whistle.

In this video, we tell the adventure of a story of the 6 chime whistle I built back in 2016, and you get to see me blow it for the first time. Why does it look like hell? Well, it's been through it... Huge thanks to Austin & Dylan at the Cumbres and Toltec for reuniting me with my whistle, and to Brett & Dusty at the CRRM for actually making it work after all these years. Also shout out to Leo of ‪@coverlandadventures‬ for providing the sweet drone footage of the freight train, and to the ‪@crrm‬ for letting me film all this madness.
We also take 491 out for a spin with a freight train in tow - a lot of good fun :)
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0:00 intro
1:02 The Huber 6 Chime Story
14:30 Problems with putting the whistle on
16:49 The first time I've heard the whistle in person
18:53 First full blow
23:35 Running 491's freight train
33:48 First Person Steam cam
34:30 My reaction
36:20 Outro

[@Baconm13]

Is that dynamo posterior powered?

[@Hyce777]

yes, yes it is.

[@Hyce777]

@@wesleystuff4882 Bacon is a dear friend, we spoke about it in private. :) thank you though

[@valkriea]

This is the first time ive seen someone use the thanks button

[@rgsrrofnc]

@@valkriea I wondered what that button did. I'd go broke thanking people...

[@Trainboyz1.]

@@Hyce777 the whistle sounded very nice. i didnt expect that it would sound like that, but its still sounds very good and it can get peoples attention easily, so it succeeded very well at its purpose.

[@kuhljager2429]

Hearing that whistle just makes me smile. Nice work making it. And a side effect - since its such a custom made whistle, 491 now truly has a unique voice, you will probably never be able to get a whistle that will sound the same

[@kamenriderfaiz5558]

491 became truly special and unique

[@jamesgroccia644]

19:05 In case y’all wanna relive the magical sound of the Santa Grande Screamer, a.k.a. the Huber 6-Chime.

[@Quackagate]

I say use your whisle for at least one of the "paper" engines that were never actually built. Or a possible upgrade that can be placed on any engine.

[@thebanananacam]

17:04 that is the laugh of a man who has waited too long to hear something so sweet.

[@alericjohansen6775]

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but I think its AWESOME that the railroad place you work for allowed you to put your own whistle on there. I mean, i don't know much about the operations of that kind of stuff, but to be able to say that you designed and built a whistle, and have it mounted on a real steam engine, is a feat by ITSELF, but then to have some company say, go ahead, put it on there, is just icing on the cake. The sheer joy you got from hearing it and using it, just....wow. That is REAL contagious laughter. I smiled along with you just because you were so happy to finally have it on there and working. Good job man.

[@Hyce777]

Cheers :)

[@alansloan7784]

@@Hyce777 Thank you Hyce, for sharing the story behind the whistle (including the tech info on building it). Most of all, a big thank you, for sharing the beautiful sounds of that 6 chime delight!

[@JonsGarage89]

This is awesome. Im so happy for you man. How many people can say that not only are they an engineer, they're an engineer WITH THEIR OWN WHISTLE? Thats like god tier status. It sounds amazing. I hope to hear this in railroads online one day. Thatd be epic. Also yes to whistles 101 and yes to seeing the switching for 20 and whatever prep was involved.

[@evocationist0420]

Casey Jones levels of legendary, honestly

[@electrik_loss]

@@evocationist0420 I was just about to say lmao

[@weylinwest9505]

Well, we all know what Hyce's new censored whistle is gonna be!

[@waterlevelproductions482]

LoL

[@stampycatfan01lol]

If I’m gonna be honest, I’d love to see this whistle as the new permanent whistle on 491 for some reason. It sounds beautiful!

[@daveedson8607]

I just ran across your channel today. I watched the video where you brought 491 up from cold, then saw this and could not resist. It didn't disappoint. I'm also an engineer, electrical/mechanical who has designed systems that used steam to automatically heat water for industrial purposes. I saw the pride you had after your first run with the whistle, it was justified. The sound is amazing. I could tell you were emotional, rightfully so. I know I took a great deal of pride in the systems that I had worked on.

[@Hyce777]

Cheers Dave - you know the same feeling as I do. No matter the system, or it's subject - when the time comes, it feels great to truly own it. Glad you enjoy the channel.

[@Keystone1906_Productions]

@@Hyce777that is such an Awesome whistle, It’s definitely louder than the SP 6 that 475 uses. I was wondering if that whistle would fit on a Strasburg engine. Keep up the great work. Hope to see you repair another whistle.

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Man, that sounds amazing!

[@LunaGenYT7905]

All we really need now is 5550 having it's turn with the Huber 6

[@beccajohnson-choma1762]

you mean atsf 3751

[@Pamudder]

As a former player of a stringed instrument I would be very interested in seeing the internal details of how a whistle works. (Some of my organ friends might be very interested too)

[@Hyce777]

:D well i will just have to do it.

[@dagger1-140]

Sounds a bit like a Nathan 6 chime. A deep but commanding tone. Absolutely fantastic. I wish I had the resources to build a whistle like that, what a cool thing to say you own!

[@kaipu3197]

Pretty cool. I would love to see a whistle 101.

[@Finat0]

Any 101 vid is perfect imo

[@cameronriccio6050]

Oh, most definitely

[@engineerskalinera]

I agree

[@gregmanning8967]

In case you haven't seen it, he did one about 2 weeks ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHuXaKqlaK1rirM

[@ryano.5149]

That whistle sounds amazing! Also, I can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos! It's so nice to have someone who is so willing to share what all that is like, and I suppose it helps that the Colorado Railroad museum is full of lovely folks like yourself too! Thank you for "pulling back the curtain," so to speak, for us lay people! ...and I know other railroads I'm sure are touchy about camera use in the cab, so I know it's not always something that's even possible to share. Of course, I still very much appreciate all the other engineers/firemen/conductors/shop staff/etc. without a youtube presence, believe me! I'm just saying that it is nice to have such a transparent and candid look at what running a steam locomotive is really like! Thank you! (I say, with full knowledge that I'm at risk of getting a little foamy...but damnit! That's on you! You started it! lol)

[@Hyce777]

Cheers Ryan :) yup, got special approval to film and everything knowing that we could get the cameras rolling and leave them. Gotta run trains first :)

[@overpoweredsteamproduction513]

Now that is one of the most beautiful examples I’ve ever seen of home made whistles. It’s deep, the tone is right, and it gives the authority a whistle should have.

[@bardinkurtis]

Dude you're killing it on this KZbin stuff! And that's coming from a professional KZbin watcher 😆. Keep up the good work. Stay as consistent as possible. I can see a 100k subs soon!

[@A_person473]

I love how happy he sounds and looks when he hears him blow his own whistle, and I also love those beautiful sounds of a steam train, can't forget that 6-chime!

[@outlawbobgaming491]

hyce you have helped me decide that i want to drive trains

[@kam833]

that sounds SO DAM GOOD DUDE! congrats! whenever we get 491's class in RRO this has to a customizeble option

[@timestarproduction5102]

Beautiful sound. I'm in the works of designing a 7 chime for my consolidation. It's probably going to be first and only 7 chime built.

[@Cesp43]

@OllieandJamie Adventurers for some reason I'm not surprised someone made a 7 chime.

[@Hyce777]

I've seen 7 chime boiler tube whistles before. Definitely cool :)

[@Southern1581Trainz]

If I recall correctly, former Duluth & Northeastern #29 has such a 7 chime, so there is not only 7 chimes extent, but one in service as well

[@SuperAWaC]

Pretty much every arrangement of chimes and notes you can imagine have been built at some point... Certain arrangements became more common than others as most don't sound very pleasant. 1, 3, and 6 became the most common with 5 and 4 also used in various places. Others were much more rare.

[@colinwallace5286]

The local tractor museum has a steam tractor with a train whistle on it (found one somewhere, thought it should get to roar again). It’s a ghostly sound on a still evening, because it just doesn’t belong. It’s awesome you guys get to help keep this alive.

[@coverlandadventures]

Happy yer able to use my footage Mark! Thanks again for the shout out as well, I appreciate it greatly brother. I really hope to hear the 6 chime more often, next time you are out! Not only does it give 491 it's own personality when yer here, I hear a chilling Reading 6 chime tone to it also.

[@celrailfan4449]

Watching hyce smile and laugh maniacally like a little child with a new toy when he heard his whistle for the first time ever is so wholesome and beautiful

[@quayzar1]

You have the pride of a proud father. You did a great job and it sounds amazing.

[@peanutthegdog1503]

I love that you kept the audio from inside the cab when it was at the other angles outside the cab like ontop and when it’s looking at the wheels

[@MrNeterix]

You guys should become brakeman so you can get this cool lantern like me😎

[@Hyce777]

it is pretty neat :) hand traced by yours truly, lol

[@Midland1072Productions]

Nice whistle there Hyce :) also very nice to hear your whistle signature in video form, much more subtle and reserved than I am used to hearing from most engineers

[@Vincent5482]

it sounds great. i think it sounds like a mix of a horn and a whistle but its the most bad ass whistle ever

[@missyd0g2]

Back in the late 1990’s . I took Amtrak from Detroit to Denver, nice sleeper car. Rented a car and visited the Colorado Railroad Museum for a few days. Then Amtrak back home to Michigan. The Railroad Museum is fantastic and someday I would like to return. Your videos will have to do for now.

[@cmw184]

This was actually insanely helpful. I have the parts to weld together a 5” 3 chime, and plan to put it together, and do a 5 and 6 chime later on. Never seen anyone else do this. Great job!

[@Hyce777]

Cheers mate! If you have any questions, please let me know. :)

[@s.mittle]

I really loved how happy you was when you got to blow that whistle for the first time but that laugh though 😂

[@Branwhin]

Toot TOOT! That sounds amazing. My husband's granddad started his career in the railroad as a fireman. I'm personally a history geek, so I love that people are maintaining these old beauties.

[@RileyGoss]

Sweet Jesus! That is a whistle is I ever heard one!

[@thomaswilkinson3241]

This is the kind of whistling I always connect with the old Hollywood Movies my Grandpa, my brother and me used to watch on Saturday nights when we had sleepovers at our Grandparent's appartment. I love it. Feels so warm and dear to me. Thank you for repairing this wonderful piece.

[@wrkey]

Thanks for putting this video together. Not only did you make an awesome whistle, it was so refreshing to see how much you really enjoyed not only blowing the whistle but running the train. I am envious of the joy you have in the work you do. Keep it up!

[@1llenium]

For anyone who doesn’t know what the high pitched sound is it is called a dynamo which takes a little steam from the boiler and get sent through a turbine in the machine that generates electricity to power the lights in the cab and this is no new technology btw

[@travelah79]

Congratulations my friend! Your joy brought tears to my eyes as well! What a beautiful sound.

[@jeffreymcconnell6794]

That is an absolutely GORGEOUS whistle!!! Shows what a musician can do! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Hope to hear it in person some day. Love your channel.

[@ratheonhudson3311]

I love the fact the whistle itself has a story itself. Every part of a loco has a piece of heart put into it, I feel. So I really love watching a steam loco rolling and feeling alive. Also, that low tone suits it well. Thanks for showing the view of the engine bay. I enjoy seeing it in working situations. I've always wanted to be an engineer

[@ronaldshabaiash9591]

Your enthusiasm for these engines really comes through in your videos. Thank you for that. It must be EPIC to drive a train like that with your own touch(the whistle) added to its character.

[@narrowgauger4229]

Hey Hyce, yet another brilliant vid. I completely understand what you mentioned about 'back to reality' - being away from the railway where you volunteer and not being able to go as often is not fun, I'm in the same boat at the moment due to uni. I love hearing your railway preservation stories, keep them coming!

[@Dan_Gyros]

Super cool! I had goosebumps just listening to it! Couldn't even imagine how good it sounds in person!

[@kabato48]

At some point in my life I want to have a little throttle time on something like this. It's on the bucket list.

[@ernestanderson3726]

Congratulations. Great work and great sounding whistle. You must be proud of hearing that fantastic work of art.

[@yuyuhaio]

I'm glad your whistle made it home and you got to put it on 491 for the day. Also really cool shots of the running gear. You can bet your brass that I want to see a video of switching moves at the round table!

[@StrokerStevens]

Your whistle sounds great, I bet in person it sounds amazing! Congratulations!

[@tiam4152]

thats one heck of a story to the making of your whistle!! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@patricksheary2219]

OMG what a beautiful sounding whistle. Congratulations Mark! Excellent story and perfection video. Thanks so much for sharing. BTW I just read in the Iron Horse News that you are now working at the CRM. Congrats on that too they are lucky to have you there as a staffer. 🎉

[@scootincoop]

That’s awesome man!!! Now I see why you’re so passionate about Railroads online. Awesome video thanks for taking us on this journey.

[@Planetrainguy]

That whistle is better sounding than any other I’ve heard in my life! I flippin love the American styled whistles! (I think they’re American, idk)

[@jeffholmes2861]

Awesome Vids Hyce. Keep em coming. You've got one of the most amazing Train Whistles EVER.

[@H.O.Scalemodeler4501]

I’m broke but that whistle looks pretty cool.

[@wesleystuff4882]

Yes

[@PowerTrain611]

Username checks out.

[@northernhillbilly2882]

@@PowerTrain611 bruh

[@PowerTrain611]

@@northernhillbilly2882 Hey, if you saw the prices of some of those models, you'd understand.

[@braydenvanallen6297]

This whistle sounds so good!

[@TonyLasagna]

Absolutely stunning sound. I love it.

[@Interceptor00X]

"We're idiots that work on trains" I can relate. Me and my coworkers are idiots that work on planes

[@donavanveld5736]

Hearing this whistle brings back so much nostalgia. So awesome.

[@BarredCoast0]

Your whistle is da bomb! Best one I've ever heard! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!

[@Chevallier87]

Such a wild story over 6 years! Glad it came to a happy conclusion!

[@melissaolson2517]

What a great video! Just watching you work the engine made me smile. You're just a big kid having a blast! ❤

[@TrainMedia00]

16:30 ---- 34:22 That whistle sounds beautiful and the sounds of the locomotive is working hard I'm putting this on my SFX playlist this is awesome

[@ControlPointDonelson]

This thing sounds INCREDIBLE love the whistle

[@General_Taylor]

19:10 That is the sound of one happy Hyce. Now I REALLY want to go to the CRM and see the trio o little big guys.

[@CPLWTrainz]

I hope you plan to use it again at some point, definitely a beauty to hear! For a custom whistle it's quite impressive

[@MPT_Productions]

Sounds absolutely awesome. Hoping we get to hear that on 491 more in the future!

[@stonebear]

That is a flippin' GORGEOUS whistle.

[@raganusmc]

That Whistle sounds so damn good I wish I was there in person to hear it!!! And what a awesome story to go with it!

[@LegoPrime1225]

The whistle is marvelous 😁

[@EagleMitch]

This is a great sounding whistle! I hope every time you hear it you beam with pride!

[@HUEEY]

Yesterday i was just thinking about maybe learning how to design and build one to replicate the sound of SP 4449's old six chime, but then i see this in my recommended. Wow the coincidences! You did a really great job on your whistle btw, sounds awesome!

[@NaoPb]

Now that's a great sounding whistle. And what a cool train!

[@Berserk_Loon]

The whistle sounds awesome! I love to see more turntable use and switching.

[@Idaho-Cowboy]

Thanks for sharing the story. Whistle sounds awesome!

[@3900Class]

I've been off and on working on creating a replica Hancock 3 chime for a few years now. Its all cad files as of now, but I'd like to get all the parts cast in bronze.

[@Hyce777]

that would be awesome :)

[@a.walters123]

Honestly, one of the most beautiful sounds of the modern age, especially paired with a brass bell. Not only the sound itself, which is majestic and nostalgic, but what it represents. The invention and discovery of the steam locomotive changed the face of mankind as we know it. It represents human imagination and innovation.

[@DrewMarold]

It sounds AWESOME, totally worth the wait.

[@ScaniaVabis580]

Love it ! 👏 Worth the wait to hear that eh. Fantastic sound 👌

[@brookspotts9312]

Dude yes! Glad you finally got your 6 chime back and running. The pitch is chefs kiss**.

[@Driver944S]

We need that engine and whistle just as they are in RROL. What a sweet sounding whistle!! Congratulations on a job well done sir!

[@jeremylando40]

That whistle sounds absolutely beautiful!

[@MegaLokopo]

Whether it is irl or in game, keep making train content and we will keep watching.

[@RyohuHajimeRX-0UnicornGundam]

Sounds incredible! Was worth the 6 year wait! Thank you so much for sharing and building this, I think some people should do this more often. I also want to say that it either sounds similar to SPL 2472's whistle, AT&SF 3751's whistle, or a combination of both. Either way it sounds AWESOME!

[@RyohuHajimeRX-0UnicornGundam]

Thanks! One of the greatest steam locomotives whistles I've heard!

[@gbwdude]

Beautiful sound out of your whistle, great job

[@johnknecht6958]

My compliments to you sir. She sounds absolutely beautiful

[@snowvrgt8667]

the amount of times I have watched the freight train section are in the hundreds. I absolutely love the sound of it!

[@wofa187]

Dude! That whistle sounds amazing!

[@dunxy]

Sounds great, lovely work. Nice little setup there, i enjoyed the in-cab footage a lot.

[@alwaysbearded1]

I call that a success! Great sound. Well done.

[@maycontainhyjinks2347]

That was awesome! Congrats on getting the whistle working and installed!

[@sp9392]

It sounds clean and amazing. Awesome job man.

[@79mini]

Awesome whistle so glad you saw it through to completion. Id totally have this as my ring tone on my phone just for an excuse to hear it all the time lol

[@P61guy61]

Awesome. Thank you for posting. Some dreams do come true

[@southernkansasrailfan1964]

You guys should do more special freight runs! I'd love to see it!

[@questionblechoices]

This sounds great! Glad you did not give up on it.

[@lordsherifftakari4127]

that is some sweet music to my ears! 6 chimes and a Happy Hyce!

[@danielblahuta3330]

It is fantastic that you finally got your steam whistle. It sounds great!

[@MrFloppyHare]

That's a great sounding whistle!

[@brackers5]

Love it! I own a 15” gauge loco in the UK and fitted that with a whistle that was way too big, but it sounded awesome. I also drive on the large standard gauge heritage railway and wish some of our locos had better whistles...that’s heritage for you!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

Absolutely beautiful made whistle, reminds me of Santa Fe 2926 or a nyc steamer! It came out great and we need to hear it more!

[@stuartcoburn4709]

It sounds amazing and I'm so glad u refound it and u should add it as a extra on the class when u release it in railroads online extra fitting and weld marks and all.