R.D. 1, 38120 S.R. 518, Lisbon, Ohio 44432
The sixth annual Columbiana County Whistle Blow was held at the
Hamilton Shortline Railroad on Saturday, June 8th, 1974. A large
number of persons from the Tri-State area attended and heard more
than 140 steam powered whistles blown. These whistles were from
railroad locomotives, factories, riverboats, and even from an old
locomotive. Many persons helped change the whistles on the enlarged
manifold capacity. There were many different kinds of whistles from
very large to very small, and included chime whistles which have
more than one tone, plain whistles, and several wildcat whistles
which have a variable pitch.
This year we also had mounted and tried out a steam engine from
an oil and gas drilling rig which had probably not been used for
about forty years. It is in very good condition and ran almost like
new.
For the coming year we hope to have other antique steam
machinery on display and possibly in operation.
Next year the seventh annual Columbiana County Whistle Blow will
be held at Hamilton’s Shortline Railroad on June 14th, 1975,
and everyone is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission
or for the blowing of the whistles. If you have one or more, bring
them along.