How do I get the whistle to work?
1848927
There is a button in the middle of the top of the controller that you push to turn on the whistle.
333746
Yes, I can hear the whistle. It's fine. I chose this style for the ease of using a handle. Love it.
1470430
No it doesnt, if you are coming from the whistling ones (as I did in the past) there is a learning curve on how to use these, you have to follow the rings on the whistle here and let is sit on it for sometime controlling the heat.
959893
Dear Mary - If you read the instructions that come with the train you will see that the whistle does not come with this model, even though this is a very nice train that will give you great service I am sure. The smoke oil that you put in the sm0ke stack needs to heat up before it will work. Let the train run for a few minutes at mid range speed for a couple of minutes and it should begin to "puff". Merry Christmas - Ed
970625
I received mine and it sounds great. These penny whistles dont take a lot of air to play so it is easy for some people to blow too hard. It is all about control. If youd like to know how mine sounds and how I play, email me at hoggunott@gmail.com.
1189625
Possibly. It is the wind going through the whistles that makes the sound so as long as you don't obstruct the airflow, it should work.
2070983
Unfortunately it does not have a whistle.Please be very careful with the copper base. Our kettle had the base glued on and it fell apart after a month or two. We are very disappointed with the quality.
159619
No ... that's why we bought this one. We were looking for one with no whistle!
63193
Zero.I bought 2 of these and neither one works.Whistler did nothing for me .If you can still return it, do so.
1689119
"1" whistle and all mine were, black. If your joist learning don't give up. It takes time. There is a site in the internet that has whistle tones so you know. I was just interested in come now/ fast , and it works.
1234040
My Lionel "Boy Scout" is about three months old. Only the whistle has worked. Not the bell. And the smoke generator is very weak. I have three other Lionel engines, all of which the smoke generator is either weak or inoperative.
1885266
All I can say is that I've had no luck whatsoever with this whistle with any dog at all. You can change the volume by sliding the two pieces in and out. I've tried that.My cats can hear it, perk up their ears and then sit/lie back down. That's the only response I ever get.I'm sure the dogs can hear it, but responding? I doubt it. Just my experience.
880469
Got me Im guessing there is a whistle tone on it somewhere. I haven't even explored it on mine and its married in my camping gear box. Its a nice light though. You can't go wrong with a Petzl. I have a different model as well.
1944186
Hey Mavis, Sorry, but I've never 'timed' it. I just fill the kettle, set my surface burner to a low level, and do something else while I wait for the whistle. Royfill
515724
I also ordered one of these teakettles. It wouldn't even whistle......I should have sent it back and NOT
487461
Nope no whistle from me mine is quite and mounted right above the windshield
1189020
You definitely hear the water work up to a boil. There's no whistle. The unit shuts itself off automatocally with a loud click after the water reaches a boil.