If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

A4 Whistle Value??

Discussion in 'Railwayana' started by Young Buster, Sep 6, 2011.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Eightpot

    Eightpot Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2006
    Messages:
    5,715
    Likes Received:
    857
    Location:
    Aylesbury
    Reply PM sent.
     
    Eightpot, Oct 13, 2011
    #21
  2. MartinoP

    MartinoP New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Inverness
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Hi Young Buster
    I'm a newcomer to the site and read with interest your post about the whistle from Miles Beevor now being on Sir Nigel. When Miles Beevor arrived at Crewe from Perth it was already minus its whistle. This is evident from the many photos of it sitting at Perth awaiting its fate and also because it is in my possession having been removed by a driver whilst there. The one now on Sir Nigel must be from one of the other A4's that were cannibalised for parts. I wonder which one?
     
    MartinoP, Oct 10, 2018
    #22
  3. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2006
    Messages:
    5,564
    Likes Received:
    2,257
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Freelance photo - journalist
    Location:
    Southport
    IIRC spares were also collected from 60034 which was stored at Perth during the same time that 60026 was present.
     
    Fred Kerr, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:49 AM
    #23
  4. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2006
    Messages:
    8,584
    Likes Received:
    3,064
    Occupation:
    Gentleman of leisure, nowadays
    Location:
    Near Leeds
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I suspect that there would also be spare whistles available, just like any other fitting. Were those fitted to the Standards any different?
     
    Steve, Oct 11, 2018 at 9:01 AM
    #24
  5. MartinoP

    MartinoP New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Inverness
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Such a shame that they didn't number the parts like they do on firearms.
     
    MartinoP, Oct 11, 2018 at 9:52 AM
    #25
  6. huochemi

    huochemi Well-Known Member Friend

    Joined:
    May 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,573
    Likes Received:
    562
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    UK
    60010 was also in need of a whistle about the same time. It is almost impossible to be dogmatic as to which loco a whistle was fitted to.
     
    huochemi, Oct 11, 2018 at 10:09 AM
    #26
  7. std tank

    std tank Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2005
    Messages:
    3,230
    Likes Received:
    390
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Liverpool
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The top nut on an A4's was a bit more decorative.
     
    std tank, Oct 11, 2018 at 11:55 AM
    #27
  8. huochemi

    huochemi Well-Known Member Friend

    Joined:
    May 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,573
    Likes Received:
    562
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    UK
    A4s had whistles of two types, those with finials and those with top nuts. 7 had a finial prior to overhaul at Crewe and a nutted version afterwards.
     
    huochemi, Oct 11, 2018 at 11:58 AM
    #28
  9. Andy Williams

    Andy Williams Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2010
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    283
    Occupation:
    Design Engineer
    Location:
    Shropshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I have the BR (Doncaster) drawing for the standard chime whistle. According to the drawing notes this was also fitted to the A4s.

    Chime whistle drawing.jpg
     
    Andy Williams, Oct 11, 2018 at 12:29 PM
    #29
    60525 likes this.
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page