Chic, the whistles were powered by air pressure and when the little gas engine pummped up a certain air pressure reading the horns could blow thru a regular key board. Much simpler than a steamer, but not quite as loud. Perfect on a bandstand or a bally. Nice in a small wagon or pikup body for parade, etc. unit could be brought into a gym,etc. for band concerts. no smoke. I carried one on some Xmas dates when I had Baraboo animal show dates, etc. Every little show liked to have one.
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Thet's a different Kal E Ope or
at least a different air supply
Good ol Schaefer Beer (long gone)
Schaefer had the BEST pitch till
you win buffet at the 64-65 NY
Worlds Fair at a reasonable price
That is an air calliope. needed a briggs, etc. to power the blo3wer. Eith a Tangley or National. brand.
Were they different instruments
John or could they be powered by
either air or steam
Schaefer is the one beer to have when you're having more than one.
Chic, the whistles were powered by air pressure and when the little gas engine pummped up a certain air pressure reading the horns could blow thru a regular key board. Much simpler than a steamer, but not quite as loud. Perfect on a bandstand or a bally. Nice in a small wagon or pikup body for parade, etc. unit could be brought into a gym,etc. for band concerts. no smoke. I carried one on some Xmas dates when I had Baraboo animal show dates, etc. Every little show liked to have one.
They are now a big collectors item. very valuable.
Thanks John I enjoyed their sound
Jimmy Harrington had 1 out front
for his Circo PanAmericano in PR
At least for a few years Beatty
had 1 that Chuck Schlarbaum did
the come in out front
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