Ok so I found and ole 314 AW in the box from my Dad's collection. Cannot get the whistle to blow. somebody said that it is DC activated at 1000hz wave form? I do not have the original whistle activation unit (seems to be just as expensive as the engine itself). Will a lionel ZW whistle switch make this whistle come alive? Or should I be looking at a different wave signal maybe from a HO transformer....any help would be appreciated....
Also for the regular horn/whistle manufactured by American Flyer, How can I activate these sounds without using the complicated whistle tube rectifier wiring (talk about an octopus)!... will a HO transformer work here as well? Anyone know why this whistle sounds like a sick diesel horn? I figured it might be the resister, but all the locomotives sound the same! Diesel engines and steam engines...like a sick cow...
The induced voltage closed a relay that allowed track power to energize a motor in the tender with a fan that blew the whistle. Figure another way to close the relay and if you have track power you are in business
Jim
This whistle works on the same principle as the Lionel whistle, that is, a DC voltage added to the normal AC track voltage operates a relay that controls the whistle motor. Unfortunately, American Flyer did not specify how much DC voltage is required, only "a small amount of direct current". It is probably similar to the voltage that Lionel used. I would try it with a Lionel transformer if you have one available.
Bob Nelson
The whistle motor is AC, the induced DC only closes the relay. You can jumper the whistle to make it work. I've got nstructions for operation and maintenance if you would interested from the American Flyer Complete Service Manual by K-line.
Can I get instructions for wiring the control for the 314AW
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