Train Bell 872 and William E. Warden

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Daniel  

    It still may be possible to identify the railroad and or locomotive from which it came but
need more information. Is there any numbers stamp on the bronze part of the bell? If
this were a Baldwin Loco bell there will be stamped a series of numbers on the very top of the bell (bronze part)
I mean the part under the counter wait (Ball on top) you would have to remove it to see the number. Its called 
the Baldwin Code and can identify it down to the particular locomotive. 872 is just a pattern number
but may be compared to other known bells in other collections . Don't  assume that its C&O or Sou.
just because it was found in Charlottesville Va. these things get around I found an N&W bell in Salt Lake
City UT.last year. You can tell that this is a very early bell possibly before 1900 due to all the rings and
turnings on the outside or the bell. You may want to try this site for further help   http://www.railroadiana.org/
I have sent your photos to several other collector who might be able to help.

Larry Evans
Kenova, W.Va.


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  Would it be possible, Gordon, to find the locomotive that the bell came from?

   

  H. Daniel Winter III

  435 Willwood Drive

  Earlysville, VA 22936

  434-989-9313

   

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  The number 872 cast on the stand is almost certainly the pattern number for that piece.  It would be the same for all locomotives that use that particular stand.

   

  Gordon Hamilton

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    I have recently found some items that I would like to obtain some additional information and/or advice as to where I might seek more information.  First I have located a bell from an unknown locomotive.  I have attached three photographs of the bell, number 872 on outside top.  As I live near Charlottesville and know that the original owner probably obtained the bell here, could I assume that this is from either a Southern or C & O locomotive?  

     

    The other find are several original photographs of steam locomotives and trains signed by William E. Warden.  The photos that I have are Southern and C & O.  I have been able to do some research online and have found some information about him, but I wonder if there is anyone on the list who knew him and is familiar with his books and photos?

     

    I would greatly appreciate any help or comments from the list.

     

    H. Daniel Winter III

    435 Willwood Drive

    Earlysville, VA 22936

    434-989-9313

     


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