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Bell with Pneumatic Ringer

This huge bell is 17 inches in diameter at the throat, with a 12-inch diameter, two bolt, flat mounted cradle. . It has a horizontal style pneumatic ringer as well as a crank and rocking yoke. The trunnions are free and well lubricated as is the ringer, which operates nicely on about 100 psi.

Other than the usual casting numbers there are no markings anywhere….inside or out.

The bell is located in mid-coast Maine (Jefferson) and is available for pick up only. $1500

5 Note Air Horn

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Full Size Leslie RS5T horn set originally mounted on a diesel locomotive. Obviously used but in very good condition, the paint appears to be original. All diaphragms are good and the horns sound beautiful. These are the loudest I have ever heard -- ear protection is a must. Horn bell numbers 25, 31, 37, 44, and 55. Bought from a railroad employee's estate, they were hanging on the wall of his workshop.

Local pick up in Colorado Springs, Colorado OR buyer pays all shipping costs. We can talk about how best to ship them. $750.00 or offer. E-mail with any questions.

Brass Switch Engine Bell

Brass switch engine bell from the 1850's era. Call Frank @ 615-542-5800 for more details

For Sale
An Entire Whistle Collection
(over 20 antique whistles)

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Switch Engine Bell

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Brass Bell weighs 60 pounds and is 12” in diameter and 14” tall. It is rung by air power. It is located at Maricopa Live Steamers in Phoenix, Arizona. The price is $700.00, Please let me know if you need more information.

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Locomotive's Bell

The bell is from one of the last DL&WRR steam locomotives. I can furnish the serial number upon request. At this time, the price is open. It is quite heavy (over 150 lbs) so if I were to ship it, I would have to make a special skid and ship it via freight. $1,750. Located in Tennessee. Please advise if you need any more information.

Pacific Electric Air Horn

Pacific Electric Air Horn, $500. Seller pays UPS ground shipping CONUS. This is a full-size replica, fully functional, with valve and air-line QD fitting. It looks and sounds great! Originally purchased at Orange Empire RR Museum in Perris, CA. Horn is 1.5 inches diameter by 19 inches long. With valve & fittings as shown total length is 26 inches. Contact Bill Unglaube in Phoenix, AZ at 623-772-6025. Please call after 8 PM local time.

1880's Link & Pin Coupler

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1880's link & pin coupler. $500 or best offer.

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Switch Pole Target & Oil Lamp

Full scale Adlake railroad switch pole target and oil lamp~from the GM&O railroad~$800.00 Springfield IL

Speeder

Kalamazoo 56A motorcar and trailer. Ex C&O car, has a Onan CK-S 10 hp engine, 2 speed Fairmont trans., with Fairmont 16 " low mileage pressed steel wheels. This is an open car with custom removable top and side curtains and lexan windshield. New battery and rebuilt starter, seats 4, equipped with seat belts, good brakes with a spare set of pads. NARCOA compliant. I just returned from a run on the Iowa River Railroad, and car performed beautifully. Trailer is included, has good tires with a spare, and is equipped with a hand winch and tilt bed for ease of loading. Trails very easily on the highway, as there is very little wind resistance. This car is ready to go for the next excursion. Asking $3950. Call at 715-216-3064, or email me using the form below. More pics on request. Car is located in Wisconsin, near LaCrosse.

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Two Speeders

FOR SALE in Kentucky -

2 SP Motorcars For Sale

1 Fairmont A-3-A-2

1 M-9-G-2

$2500 Or Best Offer. Will trade for 1.5 scale 7-1/2 gauge equipment.
Cars are disassembled but nearly complete. As is, Where is. Not able to ship

3 Chime Loco Whistle

Shaeffer and Budenberg 3 chime locomotive whistle with built in valve.. whistle sounds great and valve does not leak.. Whistle is 6" inches in diameter...Very rare whistle as the company was out of business by 1919..$1500 firm.. Call 1-304-367-1765

Replica Southern steam whistle
Built by MD Whistles

Replica Southern steam whistle
Built by MD Whistles

Whistle is a 3 chime top lever valve whistle with exact sounds that of the famous Southern Railway. Can operate on air or steam.. Air requirements are 75-100 gallon tank with at least a 1" inch air line.. Whistle is new..$490 plus shipping.. contact Mike 1-304-367-1765

Headlight from a real steam engine
REDUCED

Full size, 1:1 Scale Head light from steam engine. Its original roots unknown, but did come from the Chicagoland area. It is made from The Pyle National Company, Chicago Illinois. Aluminum, Model Type # 20C155. It’s old; one side door hasp broke, but doesn’t affect the appearance. Glass is all intact; however there are some small age spots on the bottom of the main reflector. Seen these go very high at the auction houses, but we need to help Jim out.

USA – 48 States only. Prefer local pick-up, or will meet in 150 Mile radius from Rockford Ill. I will consider shipping at buyers cost. ~~$1100.00~~ $975.00 or best offer (or will trade for 1.5 scale 7 1/2 gauge equipment.

5 Chime Horn from a real diesel locomotive
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Full size, 1:1 Scale; Leslie Supertyfon 5 chime horn. Obtained “legally” from a BN – GE c30 unit being scrapped in western Illinois. Obviously used, but good condition. At the base for the mounting bolts, there are a couple little cut marks from the torch, but doesn’t affect the base or the horn. Horn #’s 25/37/44/31/55.

USA – 48 States only. Prefer local pick-up, or will meet in 150 Mile radius from Rockford Ill. I will consider shipping at buyers cost. ~~$1350~~ $990.00 or best offer (or will trade for 1.5 scale 7 1/2 gauge equipment.

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Solid Nickel Steam Locomotive Bell

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Rare solid Nickel Steam Locomotive Bell. I was told by the old engineer that I got it from, that it was made during the first world war. Brass was too scarce, so they made some out of Nickel. He worked for the MoPac. Was made before air ringers. Good tone, & condition. Lower dia of the bell is around 12 3/4 in. Bell is 10 in tall. Cradle is approx 24in hi, base is approx 7in. Very heavy, 150 lbs or more. Can be seen at the Ark. RR Museum Pine Bluff, AR. A very rare prize. $1,250. Or will trade for 1.5 scale 7 1/2 gauge cars. Darrel Cason Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603.

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