What is this thing???

[GMK999]

 

[MVI]

You ever see something for the first time,, then suddenly it's everywhere? I just saw that tonight. It's our town's light up tonight where they light the rooflines of all the buildings on Main Street for the holidays . We have 2 attractions our opera house and our train museum (Think industrial north east, Our town is famous for clocks built 100 years ago). and Guess what I saw in the train Museum?? A Train whistle.. A multi pitched train whistle at that!! I didn't think to get a picture but here is one of the opera house.. And the towns people saying goodbye till speing
Edit, sorry picts wouldn't upload

Winner !

Multi pitched train whistle

 

[MVI]

What is this thing

 

[Alan F.]

A steam boiler?

 

[MVI]

Looking for something a little more specific...

 

[DJ_MI]

I don't have any clue but I always loved the look of flanges bolted together like that. 👍

 

[Oldtrix]

judging by all the duct tape holding it together, it's not making much steam these days. Power plant for a steam-powered launch? (boat)

 

[MVI]

Bingo.

Wood Fired Boiler for a Boat. Not any boat, the Africa Queen

 

[MVI]