NOTE! The Polar Express whistle used in the movie was recorded using the Sierra Railway No3 (Not the Pierre Marquette 1225 as I erroneously state in this video). Yup, even good old RBP makes mistakes. Thank you all for watching...and keeping my on my toes! Where did the Polar Express land on my countdown? You will have to watch to find out! :)
@dakotahubert97172 жыл бұрын
The big boy is screaming get out of path cause big boy coming through
@sebastiancastle65792 жыл бұрын
Big boys my favorite
@Bobcats21002 жыл бұрын
Did you know teh 611 has a Union Pacific whistle
@christinahartley2092 жыл бұрын
Pere Marquette
@STAYWEIRD4042 жыл бұрын
Seeing the Polar Express on here made me smile :)
@tcollins45742 жыл бұрын
Chris, I have to say that your upbeat attitude and sense of train-fed joy really comes through in your videos, and it's a great antidote to these crazy times. Keep up the good work!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The hobby has been my creative outlet during the crazy times. Thanks for enjoying the ride with me!
@railchief742 жыл бұрын
@@RBPTrains you got to love those Mountain type shays
@ralphmiller26202 жыл бұрын
Yes, Chris is a natural before the camera!! Kind of reminds me of a young Jim Carrey with a huge interest in model trains!! Keep it up Chris.
@ronaldsnell15032 жыл бұрын
You are the Best!
@bittersmithbricks48172 жыл бұрын
my mans be looking like ace ventura 10/10
@edwardo68342 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Thomas and his friends too, they wonderful Whistles, Horns and Bells.
@BoTheshow-214 күн бұрын
Yes
@wobblinwheel2 жыл бұрын
That N&W J Class is a beautiful locomotive! It's come through my neighborhood several times over the years. I've ridden behind it in an excursion from Lynchburg to Petersburg in 2018. I enjoyed every second!
@yellowstoneYT73432 жыл бұрын
I just absolutely live the hooter whistle
@brodster70422 жыл бұрын
*L i v e*
@stevenbullock92762 жыл бұрын
I agree with the Big Boy on your layout. In real life, the 611 has always been my favorite. Thanks Chris!
@davidcole3332 жыл бұрын
Wow, you nailed #1. I couldn't agree more. What a symphony.
@elijahstach63462 жыл бұрын
Man that first whistle is beautiful!
@timothyholecek21732 жыл бұрын
I like them all. Too hard to choose. Very exciting video. Your enthusiasm is amazing. I get so much out of your videos.
@Shipwright19182 жыл бұрын
Personally a fan of 6 chime steam whistles. They have a complex, almost musical tone, and from a distance they can sound like a lost soul wailing.
@suitcase__2 жыл бұрын
in my opinion the big boy whistle is one of the best train whistles i've heard, idk why but it's so addicting to listen to.
@petergulotta81832 жыл бұрын
You’re right, definitely the big boy is no. 1. Congrats almost at 10k subscribers!!
@josephholtrop55352 жыл бұрын
you ruined it for all the comment surfers that haven't watched yet.........
@jacobrobinson66032 жыл бұрын
@@josephholtrop5535 you have got to admit though he is right
@petergulotta81832 жыл бұрын
It’s just my opinion. Nothing ruined at all.
@bluesentaiproductions Жыл бұрын
Glad I found this channel. Not too many take the time to talk about whistles which is my favorite aspect of steam locos. NYC 6 chime is definitely my number one but I have a serious soft spot for the French screamers, especially in 74 version of Murder on the Orient Express, and the Train. Was happy MTH got good recordings for their 231 pacific and sounded spot on when you did the whistle quill effect.
@TKS601632 жыл бұрын
Personally, I like the N&W hooter. Specifically the one on N&W 1218. It's just something about how haunting it sounds that makes it my favorite.
@clerenyvald83852 жыл бұрын
I never knew these existed, thanks RBP. Thumbs up for quality video. That hooter horn is somethin' else.
@Dfendr962 жыл бұрын
By the way, I love your videos, and always look forward to seeing your latest one! I am new into model railroading. I wanted to let you know Chris, that I thought you as well as your set, and also your Dad's set are really inspirational!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support Jason! Glad to here you are into the hobby as well. Enjoy the ride!
@chuck16412 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with your #1 pick. The UP Big Boy is king. No greater sound in the world. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I heard somewhere that UP #844 (my all time fav), was fitted with a Big Boy whistle a number of years back. That sound gives me wonderful chills lol. 👍
@wayneantoniazzi27062 жыл бұрын
Wow! Super video Chris! My favorites? Well, not trying to weasel out here but in my opinion it's a toss-up between Mighty 611 and the Big Boy. Both are almost like the "Voice of Eternity," everything that ever was or ever will be. Sends shivers down my spine! But you know, sometimes it's fun to indulge in a bit of nostalgia and let loose with an old, mechanical, Lionel post-war whistle. THAT sounds like Christmas long ago! One last thing, the whistle on that high-steppin' B&O 4-4-0 sounds almost European. Interesting.
@heavygaming12542 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Shay. Loved the video!
@erniebarajas91742 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome along with the trains themselves and your positivity and excitement brings the I can't wait to see what's in this video is incredible keep up the great work
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Ernie!
@cartergofus2831 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris of RBP my favorite train whistle was the big boy and the polar express Whistle. I am a super fan of your KZbin videos
@michaelrushman46592 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris thanks for sharing, love that B&O 4-4-0
@dantiel41792 жыл бұрын
Great review of all the whistles I think you nailed it and the big boy is always a powerhouse sound 😀
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad68532 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. Lucky enough here to have a layout that will accommodate all the articulates. Though a 2-10-10-2 is on order, living within a stones throw here in Southern California where the Big Boy was stored at the Pomona Fairplex, upon hearing that incredible whistle, I just gotta get one. I’m gonna blame you for the dent in my finances. This was a fun one… now let’s all see ‘em run at the same time!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Haha! You will love it! I thought about getting them all running but can’t quite get all 10 of them on there at the same time without risking an epic crash!
@ogaugesantafeandbnsf11572 жыл бұрын
All great sounding and looking engines my friend. I really like that Blackbonnet. As always great video!!!
@Roccohasbraindamage1232 жыл бұрын
this channel is what got me into the o scale hobby/the modle train hobby.
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Blake! So much you can do with the hobby. Thanks for the comment!
@Roccohasbraindamage1232 жыл бұрын
@@RBPTrains No problem running my locomotive's as i speak.
@GR10Productions2 жыл бұрын
My Ho scale MTH PRR 2-8-0 has the exact same whistle as your MTH B&O 4-4-0. Honestly love it, especially when it’s around Halloween time since it gives a high pitch sound like a scream. Awesome video by the way!
@lotsatrains2 жыл бұрын
Great video I can never get enough of those steam whistles and I was hoping that big boy was #1 Wow! That’s amazing!
@Garlic227 Жыл бұрын
Big Boy’s Whistle is definitely my favorite, Keep it up Chris
@ethanarmitage56112 жыл бұрын
Cool train layout video.
@JCmilwaukee2 жыл бұрын
I love the first one also I love the deep raspy sound of the big boys whistle
@williamkolina39882 жыл бұрын
Once again I have to call out the 2 idiots that gave a thumbs down.what is your problem?is it jealousy or stupidity?if you don't like the video move on.Chris is one of the finest creators.All he does is share his wonderful collection and you give a thumbs down.really.the man has a child like joy and brings brightness into a dark world.you should be embarrassed to give a thumbs down. Rant over. Chris thanks for sharing.that B&O general is awesome.great video.loved the video
@Dondo_Golden_Rose2 жыл бұрын
God I love that whistle on that Big Boy
@yaboiaustin60032 жыл бұрын
Great video! IM suprised the $250 0-6-0 didn't make it into the list
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
I almost put it at #10 but opted for the 4-4-0. Figured it had its share of the spotlight last week, haha. Thanks for watching!
@mtfgamma6257 Жыл бұрын
I have a love for the J class, when they undertook her second restoration, I donated like 2K to them, and was told my donation would be put into the whistle. and 611 sounds amazing.
@dutchtanky69882 жыл бұрын
great list, and i really enjoyed it. number 2 and 1 are so true. love them. keep it up
@eagle68332 жыл бұрын
Chris the B&O 4-4-0 whistle is also on MTH's Premier 0-8-0 switchers. I have the NP 0-8-0 and its the exact same whistle. It amazes me as to how the whistles or horns can be off on both he steam and the diesels. Recently at the Trackers I was running my Lionel Legacy NP 2-8-8-4 (from the EM-1 run) and the whistle on that is the Big Boy which I saw in Kansas City earlier this month. I was like, "What a minute...wrong whistle!" Agree on the Vision Line Daylights also the whistle on the SP 4-4-2 is first rate. In MTH Premier the whistles on the 2900 Santa Fe Northerns are solid. Also good are the Premier 4-6-2 Pacific, I have the Great Northern and that is amazing. You need to add the Milwaukee Road 261/264 to your collection Chris. I have that as well. And while its older I also like the RS items from the 1990s'. The Wabash 4-6-4 from 1996 is good and so is the B&A 4-6-4 from 1995. By the way if you are interested the National Capitol Trackers is running again. We are going to be at the USMC Museum in Quantico on October 30 and 31. Also we will be in Rockville in November. And we will be at the B&O Museum at Christmas. I won't be at that show. I will be back in California visiting family which I have not seen in person in two years now. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
@dang51662 жыл бұрын
Nice steam Whistles love it on all your Trains
@themini-marcelinemodelrail79172 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I had a feeling about your #1 choice. 😉👍 I’m also a big fan of the VisionLine NYC Niagara and the Santa Fe Black Bonnet 4-8-4 Northern. Glad you featured the C&O Berkshire. Not only does it have NKP 765’s whistle, but I think Rich Melvin is one of the crew talk voices. He was the engineer behind 765 for many years! Very cool of Lionel to feature him.
@hudsonrailroad46682 жыл бұрын
Chris your videos always get me very exited and feeling good. My favorite steam whistles were the Chesapeake and Ohio Berkshire and the 1225 polar express, big boy, the black bonnet Santa Fe 4-8-4, Mth 4-4-0 , N&W hooter whistle and last the Mth 611 whistle.
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Always fun to listen to all those whistles together.
@MESA-East-Model-RR2 жыл бұрын
Fun video. Your number 10 is probably my number 1. I love engines from the 1800s era. I've got an MTH Railking 10-wheeler and it has the same whistle. It's got a very eerie sound to it. The whistles on my MTH Imperial Challenger and Imperial SP GS-4 are tied for second. Both have a deep powerful sounding whistle.
@ADIX_35732 жыл бұрын
Awesome choices I definitely agree with the big boy's whistle being number 1
@thomastaylor66992 жыл бұрын
Chris, I would agree with you that the #1 whistle is the best. I used to ride the Georgetown loop railroad and the whistle is very close to that one. Brings back good memories.
@pinchy08Ай бұрын
MTH has been known to add that amazingly shrill whistle in some steam engines. Reminds me of the PRR Banshee whistles tooted by the PRR H10 Consolidations. Shrill whistles are the best.
@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos Жыл бұрын
Another whistle that should be on this list is the SP&S 700 (E-1 4-8-4) Hancock 3 chime long-bell superheated steam whistle, originally off either SP&S 910 (4-6-6-4 Challenger) or SP&S 911 (4-6-6-4 Challenger).
@davidfortney29702 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the class J, I rode behind that in 1987 and went to Strasburg to see it again. I mean I live in Exton, Pa so how could I not see it again. I do really love the big boy whistle. Its close to being the best but imo the J tops it.
@kevinwalsh97882 жыл бұрын
MTH Baltimore and Ohio is my number one. Love the looks of engine and sound of the steam whistle. All steam engines are great and your number 1 is one serious locomotive.
@strasburgrailfan902 жыл бұрын
I love the Hooter whistle because of Norfolk & Western 475
@dagryffynhobby2 жыл бұрын
Number 1, the big boy just had such a resonance to it, it’s amazing, my second favorite was actually number 10, the 4-4-0, just something different and fantastic sounding. Of course they all sound great, I have a bit of whistle envy right now. And I just saw, congrats on hitting 10k!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! The Big Boy has an unfair advantage as it has so many speakers in it. The sound really moves through it. Gotta check out your latest video this weekend!
@TubaSoundsandTrains2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris! I really like the Big Boy whistle, but I'm also pretty impressed with the whistle on the American, the Santa Fe Northern and the Hooter whistle. Excellent video!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Joseph! I agree on those whistles. They bring so much personality to the engine. Take care!
@carsonsogaugetrains2 жыл бұрын
What a very creative video Chris! I think one of my favorite whistles you had was the Shay Whistle and that Niagara whistle is powerful! Keep it up!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carson!
@ThatOneGuy0772 жыл бұрын
I agree with the big boy #1. When I think steam engine, it is the whistle that comes to my mind
@SilverPhoenix1772 жыл бұрын
#10 has a hauntingly beautiful wistle
@bubbaskywalker31292 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your videos Chris!
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I enjoy making them
@trainspottersforlife91822 жыл бұрын
Chris top 10 whistles so real to the engines
@realtoytrains2 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Cool editing, great content, great idea, (might have to borrow it)! Love it!!
@therosejewelrailroad4892 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your whistle picks. I was surprised there wasn’t an old post war tender at 9 or 10 on your list. Post war is a nostalgic Lionel sound. Fun subject. Thanks for covering the topic Chris.
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
I actually had a Post War and MPC whistle filmed as honorable mentions but cut them for time! Guess I should have left them in there. I will just need to do a Top 10 Post War engine video. Thanks for watching!
@trainspottersforlife91822 жыл бұрын
I love your layout these legacies are the best set
@TrainNerd972 жыл бұрын
9:40 Total Agreement on the #1 pick, Chris! Absolutely love it!
@deepdownes28822 жыл бұрын
You are amazing, keep it up!
@Chefhat12252 жыл бұрын
Dude you must be like so rich to afford all of these trains Like the coolest train in my collection is a HO scale challenger (still pretty epic) I love trains especially the big boy it is so cool in my opinion like 4-8-8-4 how epic is that Keep up the amazing work you got another subscriber
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
The Challenger is epic! I was into H O for many years when I was younger and it was a ton of fun. Welcome aboard and thanks for your support!
@0779BooBoo2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, great video, You know why? IT'S PINKLESS!!😁 But, seriously, one of my favorites will always be the Shey.
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Lol- my next video will be all about the Pet Shop Express just for you. I do enjoy that Shay whistle!
@0779BooBoo2 жыл бұрын
@@RBPTrains I;m in trouble.
@ronaldjoyce73742 жыл бұрын
I’m with you 100%, ya can’t beat the sound of the Big Boy 👍🏻 but my #2 would be the G2 followed by the Polar Express, just my opinion, your video, therefore it counts LOL Thanks Chris, that was really fun & cool.
@janemarkham413310 ай бұрын
Love that good old N & W SOUND Bro!!!! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cool man cool !!!!!😄😄😁😆😛❤🧡💛💚💙💗🤟🤘👍👍👍👍
@lobo46262 жыл бұрын
I love big boy he was running for the first time ever again on my birthday
@jquarters18962 жыл бұрын
All of these whistles are my favorites, but my most favorite is the big boy. I have Lionel trains at home but no legacy locomotives. I also have lego trains as well and this year I built a new steam locomotive with sound. The sound is recorded from my favorite excursion star, N&W #1218. Great video and I would like to here more great whistles in the future to get some ideas for future lego trains I plan to build.
@Coreyt19762 жыл бұрын
Another great video Chris. I had a feeling the Big Boy would be number one, it sounds amazing! Definitely a train I just plan to own in the future.
@F40M072 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you reached 10k!
@F40M072 жыл бұрын
(I typed the comment when you had 9.99k)
@pokemonpreadythepokemonmaniac Жыл бұрын
7:00 That whistle is how I imagine a Pennsylvania Railroad K4s 4-6-2 would sound.
@ns4wsm2 жыл бұрын
The J by far is the best, seen it in the 80’s. That is the first restoration whistle.
@bryanharris35892 жыл бұрын
That Lionel Big Boy is awesome.
@rainierbagatsing10732 жыл бұрын
I love this video. Because of the top 10 steam locomotive steam whistles. I love the 10 engines steam whisltes especially the NYC niagara whistle and the Union pacific big boy whistle. They are my favourite steam whistles.
@arthurleino2 жыл бұрын
I think they all sounded good! I agree with your one and two.
@IlanTheSouthwesternRailfan2 жыл бұрын
I love the black bonnet and big boy whistles
@kylepeters4319 Жыл бұрын
Helllo right when I watched your video I was inspired to like trains. I love your videos and they’re so good. If you want to be real, I want to be likening trains:)
@BlakesTrainsandMore40142 жыл бұрын
4014 has the coolest whistle ever, I also like the Yellowstone's whistle
@jeffgrant2350 Жыл бұрын
Honorable Mention Postwar Lionel Air Whistle - they started it all.
@toddjrricketts93682 жыл бұрын
Big Boy is always my favorite. But close behind it in real life are the Cass Scenic RR Shays. The other best sounding locomotives.
@SouRwy4501Productions Жыл бұрын
Interesting thing about the NYC Niagaras; they actually used Hancock 3 chimes and would have sounded similar to N&W 611. The 6 chime is semi-inaccurate although the smaller Mohawks would have worn 6 chimes.
@christopherorourke65432 жыл бұрын
My most favorite steam whistles are 1. Norfolk & Western J class 4-8-4 number 611 2. Southern Pacific Daylight GS class 4-8-4 GS5 & 3. The Lionel New York Central Niagara. My 3 most favorite steam locomotives are 1. Southern Pacific Daylight 4-8-4 GS4 number 4449 2. Norfolk & Western J class 4-8-4 number 611 & 3.The southern Pacific AC12 Cab Forward 4-8-8-2 number 4294. I have a Kato N scale GS4 number 4449 & the 10 car Morning Daylight set which is my excursion train on my N scale Pacific West Coast model railroad which will be getting a permanent layout in the future.
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love all the whistles!
@kevinwalsh71552 жыл бұрын
I have to go with the Hooter. I am torn between The Big Boy and Polar Express. Thanks for sharing.
@ts19sfx261 Жыл бұрын
Hey RBP! Did you know that the C&O Berkshires came with Hooter whistles? Also, 765 had a Hooter for a bit. You should look it up on YT, it sounds amazing!!!
@OldIronVideo2 жыл бұрын
My favorite is Nickle plate road 765s whistle when I got to see it flying around a curve whistle blasting nothing can beat it
@yeraycabrera64712 жыл бұрын
yes, they are wonderful machines
@StephenKoferl2 жыл бұрын
Got to love the Big Boy!!
@draketherailfanSPSF2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR SHIRT i actually live near Katy but Ive never seen the loco
@imlonleyt-t38382 жыл бұрын
N&W 611 was flawless and exact to the railway!
@F-Man2 жыл бұрын
That N&W 611 sounds a bit like the whistles that were fitted onto the Olympic Class ocean liners.
@Bastdread2 жыл бұрын
Lionel's 6-18043 C&O Hudson is my all time favorite. Though the sound is a bit old school, the sound commands respect. That of a Tusken Raider from Star Wars. Hahahaha
@spencerfesing41452 жыл бұрын
My theory is if it's steam powered and has a whistle there's room in the collection for it.
@RBPTrains2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Always room in the collection for more Steam.
@zachwheeler9846 Жыл бұрын
I agree with the Bigboy's whistle being #1, I knew it would, I woud've put it there too.
@imlonleyt-t38382 жыл бұрын
I loved the 4449 whistle it was almost perfect match to the real life
@ThunderboltSirenStudios Жыл бұрын
The wgistle that was recorded from nickel plate road 765 is when she was dressed up as Chesapeake and Ohio 2687.
@Nugguh Жыл бұрын
Back in the day : wow these are huge Now owning a g scale layout : wow these are small
@henrysbranchline73262 жыл бұрын
Cool train whistle
@TwinLitz22 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for the big boy all video
@OwenSaxton-g4z3 күн бұрын
My favorite 3 were the; 1. Berkshire 2. Niagara 3. Black Bonnet Northern type
@BenjaDoesGames Жыл бұрын
The GS5 and GS2 were having a discussion about who get's to pull the passenger train
@mslickstrains2 жыл бұрын
They are all #1 to me in my book. However the hooter whistle is superb