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How to Find a Wooden Train Whistle

First used in 1832, train whistles signaled the train's approach and were used to communicate with the workers. The sound had to be easily distinguished from a car or bus horn. Finding wooden versions is easy if you know where to look. Whether blown just for fun, given as a favor at a party or collected for a hobby, wooden train whistles can be found locally or on the Internet.

Instructions

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  Determine what your needs are. You can purchase one or large quantities.
  When purchased in bulk, many companies offer discounts, and the price will decrease as the quantity you order increases. Search bulk party supply warehouses if you plan on ordering many, and buy single purchases at local stores that carry kids' toys.
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  Personalize your wooden train whistle. Many online stores will include a special message. Your child's fourth birthday train party will be complete with all the kids whistling the "Happy Birthday" song on one that has been custom-made. You could also advertise your business creatively.
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  Look for hand crafted options for that special look. Search for stores that specialize in wooden or classic toys to find this type of train whistle.
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  Browse various websites. Collectors can search the Internet and find whistles at museums, classic toy stores, party suppliers, and even eBay. EBay may have collectible classics that both kids and grown-ups can admire.
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  Search through comparison shopping websites. These sites allow you to see various retailers and what they offer for sale while comparing their prices all at the same time.
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  Explore unfinished wood stores for whistles that would be a fun project for you and your child. You can decorate them in various ways with paint or by simply putting stickers on them.

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