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Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:59 pm
by Joosh
I wasn't sure which one I like the most, as I love both WC Hayes and Safetran mechanical bells. Of the two, I'm gonna go with the Safetran. I like its tone a bit better, but the WC Hayes isn't far behind.
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:18 am
by nickrink
I've never heard or seen a GRS Mechanical Bell. Is there any video or one?
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:41 am
by freebrickproductions
nickrink wrote:I've never heard or seen a GRS Mechanical Bell. Is there any video or one?
Don't know if they actually exist, as all I've ever seen (even on GRS installs) has been WRRS mechanical bells. I do know GRSA bells exist in Argentina though, and I don't think they're really any different from a WRRS mechanical bell, other than the logo on the back.
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:36 pm
by ZachL
Really guys, really? C'mon! The answer is obvious!
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:34 pm
by nickrink
freebrickproductions wrote:nickrink wrote:I've never heard or seen a GRS Mechanical Bell. Is there any video or one?
Don't know if they actually exist, as all I've ever seen (even on GRS installs) has been WRRS mechanical bells. I do know GRSA bells exist in Argentina though, and I don't think they're really any different from a WRRS mechanical bell, other than the logo on the back.
Oh.
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:35 pm
by nickrink
ZachL wrote:Really guys, really? C'mon! The answer is obvious!
Teardrop bell?
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:06 pm
by IanMP
Mine are:
1. Griswold (beacause of the sound)
2. RACO
3. Safetran
4. WCH
5. US&S Teardrop
6. WRRS
7. WRRS Mini
8. Safetran Hybrid
For me, the rarity and the appearence dosn't matter, the sound dors.
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:42 am
by Swedish Crossings
I voted for Teardrop bell and WABCO tied because i really like how those bells sound, it is just rare and interesting bells in my opinion!
Top 5 for me:
1. US&S Teardrop
2. WABCO
3. Safetran Hybrid
4. Safetran
5. WCH
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:38 am
by shota's railfan
my favorite bell is WABCO, and US&S Teardrop
Re: Favorite Mechanical Bell
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 6:14 pm
by The BC Railfan
My 2 favorite Mechanical Bells are The US&S Teardrop Bell and the WRRS Mini-Bell. Both of them are unique and have great sounds.