Class M Whistles & Headlight Placement

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Thank you Jonah.
These are always helpful

Mike Rector

On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> 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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