Looking for a (very loud) steam whistle

[s***@gmail.com]

Hi,
I'm looking for a whistle (probably steam-driven, or maybe by
compressed air) that will emit a very loud and long screech-like
sound.

It needs to sound like a factory whistle or a steam-train whistle...
and must be VERY LOUD!

It is for a production of Sweeney Todd, to be performed in Dandenong
in April.

Plans to build one, or a location where we could find one to buy or
hire would be appreciated.

Any ideas?

--
Stephen Oakes

[Tom N]

Post by s***@gmail.com
I'm looking for a whistle (probably steam-driven, or maybe by
compressed air) that will emit a very loud and long screech-like
sound.
It needs to sound like a factory whistle or a steam-train whistle...
and must be VERY LOUD!
It is for a production of Sweeney Todd, to be performed in Dandenong
in April.
Plans to build one, or a location where we could find one to buy or
hire would be appreciated.

If you have to build it...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_whistle
has a diagram.

I think you'd be better off using electronics to get the sound and then
faking one up to get the look if it is supposed to be visible (could
perhaps shoot a CO2 fire extinguisher through it to get some "steam").
That way you could tune the appearance and the sound and volume separately.

IIRC there is a steam whistle sound on the start of a Bruce Springsteen
track on album Born in the USA.

Or contact a steam railway society or a model railway society.

There's a guy on ebay selling plans for a steam whistle for $8.95 USD.

Dick Smith has a kit for an electronic steam whistle which would need an
amplifier Catalog number K3021

[Stephen Oakes]

Post by Tom N
If you have to build it...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_whistle
has a diagram.

Thanks. Certainly looks tricky!

--
Stephen Oakes

[lindsay]

Tried Puffing Billy? They may loan/hire one to you...

Post by s***@gmail.com
Hi,
I'm looking for a whistle (probably steam-driven, or maybe by
compressed air) that will emit a very loud and long screech-like
sound.
It needs to sound like a factory whistle or a steam-train whistle...
and must be VERY LOUD!
It is for a production of Sweeney Todd, to be performed in Dandenong
in April.
Plans to build one, or a location where we could find one to buy or
hire would be appreciated.
Any ideas?
--
Stephen Oakes

[Daniel Bowen]

Post by s***@gmail.com
I'm looking for a whistle (probably steam-driven, or maybe by
compressed air) that will emit a very loud and long screech-like
sound.
It needs to sound like a factory whistle or a steam-train whistle...
and must be VERY LOUD!

Does it have to be "live"? I'd imagine if you talked to Puffing Billy
or Steamrail they could set you up to record one.


Daniel

[Stephen Oakes]

Post by Daniel Bowen
Does it have to be "live"?

Ideally. It would help create atmosphere if it didn't come from the sound
system, and would also be visually more effective.

Post by Daniel Bowen
I'd imagine if you talked to Puffing Billy
or Steamrail they could set you up to record one.

Yes, that would be a good fallback position.

--
Stephen Oakes

[Peter]

There is a shop under 40 Market St in the city that sold all things
train related.
Its called The Railfan Shop.
http://www.railfanshop.com.au/


Another thought could be the MFB Museum, though I don't think they would
be hard to make.




Here is some other stuff i found that mighthelp......
Rail-N-Thusiast
680 Canterbury Rd Surrey Hills VIC 3127
ph: [phone]

Mon - 9:00 - 5:30
Tues - 9:00 - 5:30
Wed - 9:00 - 5:30
Thur - 9:00 - 5:30
Fri - 9:00 - 9:00
Sat - 9:30 - 5:00
Sun - CLOSED



The Buffer Stop
535 Plenty Rd Preston East VIC 3072
ph: [phone]

Mon - CLOSED
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Wed - 9:00 - 5:30
Thur - 9:00 - 5:30
Fri - 9:00 - 7:00
Sat - 9:00 - 1:00
Sun - CLOSED



Train World Pty Ltd
624 Hawthorn Rd Brighton East VIC 3187
ph: [phone]

Mon - 10:00 - 6:30
Tues - 10:00 - 6:30
Wed - 10:00 - 6:30
Thur - 10:00 - 6:30
Fri - 10:00 - 9:30
Sat - 9:00 - 5:00
Sun - 11:00 - 4:00



Branchline
490 Dorset Rd Croydon VIC 3136
ph: [phone]




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