Would anyone know what the WS- number is for the 385w standard gauge tender whistle (picture attached)? I was told WS-100 but that is a shorter OO prewar whistle.
Thanks!
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Per Lionel Service manual on Olsen's CD, the whistle is WS-80. See attached
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Thank you very much! I have the Olsen's CD but couldn't find it. I also have the blue and yellow paper catologs. Which CD was it on? Maybe I dont have that one?
I have "Olsen's Train Repair Database v4.1". In the list of topics, selected Lionel STD Locos, then selected the 385E 2-4-2 Loco. Fourth page of the 385E has the WS-80 stuff I attached to my earlier post.
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Very timely. I’m trying to resurrect the whistle in my 385E right now. This could info could come in handy if I can’t manage that.
Good luck William, as I learned there are 2 variations of the whistle that were used on the 385E. One has a longer whistle chamber and a solid base (part of the whistle chamber that the 2 screws mount from below through the tender base frame. the other has a shorter chamber and a metal bracket is riveted to the bottom of the chamber and then "Z"'s down and gets the 2 screws added as depicted above.
Basically check all wire connections first then insure impeller moves freely on shaft. Then clean relay with tuner cleaner or equivalent. Check brushes and springs and clean commutator as needed. Finally lube motor bearings and then test unit before installing in tender. Usual replacement parts are brushes and/or springs.
Occasionally, the gasket on the diecast housing cover may be damaged, but that is a fairly rare occurence. As long as the housing is not affected by zinc pest, the gasket should be intact. It should have a tight seal.
