OK, so now
you're wondering why you can buy full size steam whistle valves on a model
railway website.
If you have read
the about us page you will know that I am involved with the Festiniog Railway
and am actively involved in the overhaul of the steam loco's. We needed some new
whistle valves and extensive enquiries in the UK led us to the conclusion that
they were extinct here.
A manufacturer in
the US was found, United Brass, but they would only sell directly if we ordered
a container load. A US restoration company supplied us the two valves we
initially needed in a hurry, but at a price.
These are solidly built valves that
stand up well in service. One has been in use on the Ffestiniog's double Fairlie
David Lloyd George for two seasons now without problem.
After a period when we seriously
considered giving up on selling these valves due to changed
international shipping arrangements making it difficult to buy less than
a container load we have got round this and have now got a new stock of
valves
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We have a small
gallery of whistle valves in use on the above button above. If
you have one of our valves in use please send us a picture of it
25Wt 1/4" Whistle valve
Note: These valves have NPT threads, see the note
below
£42.55
excluding VAT
£7.45
VAT
£50.00
including VAT
25WT 3/8" Whistle valve
Note: These valves have NPT threads, see the note
below
£45.11
excluding VAT
£7.89
VAT
£53.00
including VAT
25 WT 1/2" Whistle valve
Note: These valves have NPT threads, see the note
below
£52.77
excluding VAT
£9.23
VAT
£62.00
including VAT
25WT 3/4" Whistle valve
Note: These valves have NPT threads, see the note
below
£81.70
excluding VAT
£14.30
VAT
£96.00
including VAT
We need your help! We sourced these
valves because we needed some. Their continued availability hangs on
others wanting them in commercial quantities. If you use our valves and
are a member of a Traction Engine Club, Steam Boat Club or Miniature
Railway please give us a mention in your journal, newsletter or website.
Threads:
These valves come
with female NPT threads in them. These are very close to BSP
with only the thread angle being different. In most cases
they will actually screw onto a length of pipe and give a
tight steam tight fit. However, there is sufficient material
there to allow the threads to be cleaned out to BSP simply
by running a tap into them
Stock:
It is our
intention to try and keep these valves in stock. However, we
have to order in fairly large quantities so its not always
practical to reorder when just one size has sold out
Ordering:
Please order
online but see the note on shipping below. The online system
will take your card details and it may appear as if your
card has been charged. This in not the case, your card will
only be charged when we process the order ready for
shipping.
Shipping:
Unless I can
figure out how to make it do variable shipping rates the
shopping cart will add £4.50 for shipping. Given these are
heavy items this will be increased to £7.50 for up to four
valves. For more than four valves shipping will be charged
at cost and will appear as a separate charge on your card.
Large
Quantities:
The above online
ordering and shipping is aimed at small order sizes of up to
four valves. For larger quantities please contact us for a
customised quote.
please contact at
Spares:
At the moment we
don't have spares for these valves but intend to keep at
least the PTFE discs in stock and will get them with our
next order delivery from the USA