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WHISTLE VALVES
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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GALLERY

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.

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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