Class M Whistles & Headlight Placement

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I made a spreadsheet a few years ago listing which M's got the centered
headlight. I know I am missing some, but this should help and be of
interest for you:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xnjd1X-m57rYCLPQe0nhQ_tv-eUH-6ehUSy7K-0m_M8/edit?usp=sharing


Best,
Jonah Collins

On Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> Hello list,
>
> I have a few questions about the Class M 4-8-0's based on both visual and
> audible observations of archival material.
>
> 1. I noticed that Strasburg RR #475 had its headlight moved to the center
> of the smokebox front several years ago, yet prior to that change she had
> her headlight mounted more of less above the smokebox front. I've seen some
> 16mm movie film of an M with a centered headlight, yet I've also seen
> photographs of M locomotives with the top-mounted headlight. Did the
> positioning vary between branchlines? Additionally, is it known why
> Strasburg re-positioned the headlight on 475?
>
> 2. I've heard a few different whistles on M class locomotives. #382 sounds
> like it had a 3-chime of some sort. Was this whistle unique to 382 or did
> other M class locos have it? Also, when 475 was first restored by
> Strasburg, it sounded like she had a higher pitched version of the standard
> N&W single note whistle. I don't know if that was the whistle she wore
> during regular service or if it was applied during restoration. Now it
> seems 475 carries the lower pitched N&W hooter.
>
> If anyone can provide insight to these questions, it'd be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eli Santin
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