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Lionel Trains Workshop => Lionel Maintenance & Repair => Topic started by: 70gtvert on November 23, 2017, 10:42:05 am
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In case anyone else buys one and wants to know, no, the Blue Comet does not come with a whistle on ts sound board. Research found when they first tried the sound of steam they did have a whistle on their earlier attempts with it but they would fail often so they discontinued the whistle portion of the sound board. Do what I did, buy another baggage car and add the guts from a whistle tender to it. Having the spare car keeps the value of the set intact. Sounds good too.
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Picked up a 8801 Blue Comet from the late 70's early 80's that has nary a chip on her, looks like it was pretty much stored most of her life so to get her running strong again I had to get the old lubricants out that had turned to a thick gunk then re-lubricate her. Runs like a top but with that hokey sounds of steam chuffing sound. My question is, does it have a whistle that is supposed to be on that sound board too? If so it ain't working and if it is supposed to have it, is there a replacement for that board out there that is either NOS or aftermarket? And the other question: if it does not have a whistle, would I ruin the value down the line by putting an aftermarket board in it that has the sound of steam WITH a whistle if I am able to find one?