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| Author: | K.R. Bell [ Fri Dec 28, 2001 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chinese steam parts availability |
Are Chinese steam locomotive parts and appurtances still available for purchase through a North American agent? Specifically, are new steam whistles available? I'm, trying to supply information to a researcher. Any help would be appreciated! K.R. Bell Librarian/Archivist Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Fri Dec 28, 2001 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chinese steam parts availability |
> Are Chinese steam locomotive parts and > appurtances still available for purchase > through a North American agent? > Specifically, are new steam whistles > available? I'm, trying to supply information > to a researcher. Any help would be > appreciated! As of about a year ago, yes, they are still available, at least the whistles. I read a review in Horn & Whistle Magazine reviewing the whistles. Long story short: You spend about $500 for rough castings of a five-chime step-top that you must machine (competent machine shop a must) to both cosmetic and operational acceptability. If I recall right, one must even cut the desired threads and acquire a whistle valve. They are perhaps the perfect answer for an operational steam railroad needing functional replacements that are not theft-worthy, but they are no replacement for a collector of Crosbys, Longerans, Nathans, or Hancocks. Kurt, get back to me and I'll relay you to those that know more about this fun stuff. lner4472@bcpl.net |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sat Dec 29, 2001 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chinese steam parts availability |
Some years back, Georgetown Loop bought a Russian copy of a Nathan 5 chime from Don Shapiro. It had an internal poppet valve built into the flange mounting which we discarded, turned and threaded the flance to fit a bell reducer, and piped the reducer to a whistle valve. Worked well and sounded nice. Maybe we can find a Russian source for more parts? Dave irondave@bellsouth.net |
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| Author: | J. David [ Sat Dec 29, 2001 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chinese steam parts availability |
> Dear Kurt: I import a variety of steam locomotive parts from China including whistles, mechanical lubricators, injectors, air compressor governors, etc. The whistles that I bring in are 5 chime step tops threaded for 1-5/8" British pipe, so an adapter must be made. Contact me directly for more information. J.David Essex Steam Train & Riverboat jdconrad@snet.net |
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| Author: | K.R. Bell [ Sun Dec 30, 2001 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chinese steam parts availability |
J. David: Many thanks for furnishing the information. I have forwarded it to a potential customer who may be in contact with you shortly. Thanks again! Kurt Bell RR Museum of PA > I import a variety of steam locomotive parts > from China including whistles, mechanical > lubricators, injectors, air compressor > governors, etc. > The whistles that I bring in are 5 chime > step tops threaded for 1-5/8" British > pipe, so an adapter must be made. > Contact me directly for more information. > J.David |
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