Newbe question - How can I tell if a Stainz has sound/smoke

[Sleeping Signalman]

I want to start off a LGB railway with a 2nd hand LGB Stainz with sound/smoke.
But how can a newbe tell if a Stainz has sound/smoke ?

Is the sound switchable, if so, how?
Where in the UK can I buy suitable smoke oil ?

 

[stockers]

The vast majority of newer Stainz (with plastic valve gear) have sound and smoke. One that does not is numbered 3 - this was done for a cheap set.
There is a switch on the back of the firebox.
Smoke oil from most of the regular retailers like Dragon G Scale or Kent Garden Rail (other retailers are available!) or get to a show.

 

[mmts]

Not really sure how to tell if it has sound or smoke but I can help with the other questions......

There is a switch inside the cab on the back head with 3 positions off, on& on with sound/smoke

And now is the best time for MAKING your own smoke oil...... 50% citronella oil 50% BBQ lighting fluid works just as well as any other ,its cheaper and it keeps the mozzies away

Welcome we like pictures and Fred is normally the person to blame for anything and everything!!!

 

[nicebutdim]

Some of the older Stainz locos have the smoke controlled from underneath by moving a small arm that contacts the base of the smoke stack. The home made mixture works well, just read the precautions on the Citronella oil.