The Stationary Steam Locomotive Whistle #1 (ITEM #589) features two separate whistles with eight user selectable variations of each whistle.  One whistle represents a multi-chime as was generally found on passenger locomotives while the other is a single chime which was common for freight or switching locomotives.  The eight variations result from changing the pitch of the whistle sound which simulates differences in steam boiler pressures and/or differences in the openings of the whistle castings themselves.  The controller is powered by 12-16 volts AC or DC and is activated manually with a push button switch.

A three inch speaker is included. Volume is user adjustable.

The sounds used on The Stationary Steam Locomotive Whistle Controller #1 are from actual recordings of Reading Company whistles which were used on Iron Horse Rambles utilizing locomotives 2124 (G class passenger whistle) and 2100 (I class freight whistle).

Although they are Reading Company specific these whistle types are found to be very similar to others about the country.

This stationary unit can be wired as a DOORBELL!
Either wire them up with a pushbutton or use a microswitch to apply power when a door is opened!