Hey kiddies!!! For thos who have already gotten your income tax refunds, there is a nice D&RGW 5-chime whistle up for grabs on eBay.
Auction # 1081704533
It's an all Bronze bell and base which is a bit unusual as most of them have a cast iron bell and a cast bronze base. It appears to be in decent shape with some brazed repair done to the lever pivot on the base. It's not stamped with any engine number, which was normal for the D&RGW.
I'd love to have it, but it is WAY beyond my reach. As of 900am CT is was going for $850.00 with the reserve not yet met. It's being sold by an antique dealer in Ridgway, which makes you wonder if it has always been in the area, or someone imported it from elswhere.