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What is the model of bell ringer on 4014?

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Posted by pennytrains on Friday, September 10, 2021 6:28 PM

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Posted by 54light15 on Thursday, September 9, 2021 7:56 PM

It could be a model Q as in Quasimoto. 

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:05 PM

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Now, my question is, why doesn't the crew know what they have? 

So they can order parts from Lordco? Whistling

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Posted by selector on Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:27 PM

BigJim

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Now, my question is, why doesn't the crew know what they have?

 

So they can order parts from Lordco? Whistling

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Posted by BigJim on Thursday, September 2, 2021 10:08 AM

Well, FWIW, the '47 Cyclopedia gives you a choice of either a Viloco Improved Gollmar Bell Ringer or a Viloco Vacuum Bell Ringer.
However, looking at what photos I can find, neither of these are visible, and, it almost looks like it may have a cartridge ringer like on a diesel.

Upon further review, photos in the Kratville Big Boy book show a cartridge type ringer.

Now, my question is, why doesn't the crew know what they have?

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What is the model of bell ringer on 4014?
Posted by Overmod on Sunday, August 29, 2021 3:07 PM

Someone from the steam crew wants to know.  As I recall, this is actually in the '47 Cyc and might be in the '41, and could be in one of the 'steam team' presentations or blog entries, but I can't remember the detail.  (ISTR it was Nathan).

Someone with the knowledge or a Cyc please set us straight while the engine is still in St. Louis.

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