N&W #1218 + 100 Coal Hoppers

[Chessie8638]

Norfolk and Western #1218 pulling 100 coal hoppers (empty). That N&W Hooter Whistle is something else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-QVxHIq6o

[styckx]

A crying shame that thing isn't running anymore. I know all the rules that fell into place are for safety and rightfully imposed but man did they kill off so many awesome steam excursions and forcing beauties like this into display peices.

[Kali]

Heh, that's great. Reminds me of a Stanier hooter, only US hooters seem to have a bigger range.

[mapitts]

Heh, that's great. Reminds me of a Stanier hooter, only US hooters seem to have a bigger range.

If you had ever stood trackside when 1218 came past you with the whistle blowing, you would really appreciate how loud it really is! You could feel it down in your chest! Man it was great!!