Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) plain bell steam whistle

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That whistle is a

Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) plain bell air or steam whistle, identified by the casting number "T9997" marked on the base. It is known for producing a single, "low and rather mournful" tone. 

Specifics:

  • Manufacturer: Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO).

  • Part Number: T9997.

  • Material: Typically made of yellow brass or bronze.

  • Dimensions: Your measurements of a 10" tall bellwith a 1-3/4" wide diameter are consistent with known examples of this vintage model. Other similar "3 chime" variations of WABCO whistles exist in different heights.

  • Operation: It is a single-chime, plain bell design, distinct from the multi-chime whistles also made by WABCO.

  • Historical Use: These whistles were historically used on various railroad applications, most notably on Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) MP-54 electric multiple unit (MU) cars and trolley cars. 

That whistle is a

Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) plain bell air or steam whistle, identified by the casting number "T9997" marked on the base. It is known for producing a single, "low and rather mournful" tone. 

Specifics:

  • Manufacturer: Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO).

  • Part Number: T9997.

  • Material: Typically made of yellow brass or bronze.

  • Dimensions: Your measurements of a 10" tall bellwith a 1-3/4" wide diameter are consistent with known examples of this vintage model. Other similar "3 chime" variations of WABCO whistles exist in different heights.

  • Operation: It is a single-chime, plain bell design, distinct from the multi-chime whistles also made by WABCO.

  • Historical Use: These whistles were historically used on various railroad applications, most notably on Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) MP-54 electric multiple unit (MU) cars and trolley cars.