Bob Conant wrote:

> There have been several postings recently regarding sources for
> blowers for the Tangley CA-43 Calliaphone.  I am surprised that no
> one has suggested contacting Dave Miner.  Dave has made reproduction
> calliopes for a number of years and his parts are so close to the
> originals that they are able to be used to restore original machines.

Best to my knowledge Dave Miner only has electric turbine blowers.
These would require a generator if you want to use it as a *real*
outdoor calliope.  In my experience, not unlike player piano vacuum
boxes, these things are not as efficient nor does it seem as esthetically
authentic as a calliope should be.  Personally I would much rather go
the extra mile, be it a long one, and construct a real calliope wagon
with a built-in Roots-type blower as the original calliopes had.

Rob Goodale