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Hey gang
I have come across the chance to get real late model train horns. These are no joke. I heard one setup on a Colorado truck. He uses a 1 gallon tank and it's own pump. He said You could use a 1/2 gallon tank but, on either setup just have air pump setup to refill and cutoff. He has it setup on it's own switch and mounted under body because they are big.
Gang these horns are the loudest thing I have ever heard. They are aluminum and can be polished or painted. I'm having Him to find out what they could be bought for and how many are available. He says it will not be a ridiculous price but, more than these baby aftermarket horns. You would sware You just heard a train at the crossing. If You are interested please start a list here for Me to see how many wants them. It may be We can get a better price on volume. I have mine already but, have not been priced to me yet. I kid You not You could blow this horn running 75 down the freeway and 6 cars in front of You would hear it. Well came across them and thought I would see if anyone wanted any. I have seen many requests for good loud horns. These could be illegal in some state do not know. Not even sure if I'll get in rouble in Arky land.
Let Me know so i can see how many and how soon I could get My hands on them to ship to You. I just want to help and horns will be at what ever cost is plus the actual shipping cost. Just like to return to the forum for all the guidance i have gotten. Just a way for Me to say Thank You.
TAZ
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06-20-2005, 10:35 PM
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Alright, I finally got mine installed and working correctly. These things kick ASS!  The sound vibrates the whole truck.
A few things:
You'll need a 3 gallon tank minimum. I bought a 3 gal and its good for a couple good beeps. Anything smaller and it will empty out too quick.
Get some high pressure line. Mine blew a hole the first time running up the tank. I ended up with 2 10' braided stainless hoses from home depot that are good for 1400psi. The SS will help with the heat in the engine bay, rubbing on whatever, etc.
So far they are a lot of fun. I scared the **** out of two kids who thought they'd be funny and play chicken with me. Those kids jumped to the sidewalk and wiped the smiles off their faces REAL quick!  Now the fun begins....
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06-22-2005, 03:24 AM
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DAN how loud are the horns in dbs? I know the real wheels is 130 or 135 dbs? Can you post a link to where you got the horns?
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06-08-2005, 03:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Damn Dennis, that's gold! Get it on video!
BTW, this is the set the stranger up north is installing that I'm not allowed to get.  The trumpets are spun brass with a cast iron manifold. The longest trumpet is about 19".
I'm not going to talk about it anymore until this secret agent, I mean this person posts pics.
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Yes......Yes........Thanks Ken.......Thanks  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I guess you a-holes can follow copilot up this time! See if she doesn't serve Sweet Revenge Canadian Ass Beef with a side of "Kenny come Lately?" for dinner!  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Roxie,
How about riding up with me and you can push the button. And I don't complain non-stop about my clenching sphinxter.
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06-09-2005, 05:13 AM
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I got some preleminary numbers on train horns.
These are numbers as to the area they would take up and the weight.
10" tall
19" wide
17.5' long
3 horns
They weigh 20 LBs.
Will have more info Thursday night
TAZ
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06-11-2005, 04:38 PM
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This is not a pic, but will tell you something about it:
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Originally posted by unaslob:
an intersting BTW... on train horns.. if you are going to install a REAL train horn, as in one that came off a train, depending on the horn, that is a FEDERAL offense, and it carries a 10,000 dollar fine!! I know, b/c I had to look into it.
I bought a Nathan K-5-H, very large, very loud 5 chime horn, it accepts a 1/2 pipe for air. I purchased a 135PSI 25 gallon aircompressor for it. ran a 12 foot 1/2 inch pipe to it with a ball valve at the compressor end... now the horn can operate to 140PSI, with custom ear plugs and noise canceling flight headset... I can still only get it upto about 100PSI without being physically hurt. it is incredible.. it can be heard over 5 miles away!!! there are a number of companies that make 'train horns' but they are not off of a locomotive or ever intended for one.
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06-23-2005, 01:11 PM
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Yes, 1/4" line.
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06-07-2005, 08:41 PM
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A friend of mine found a train horn in the junkyard. He hooked it to the air in his shop and BLEW MY F&*NG HEAD OFF !!!
They're super duper loud, especially up close.
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06-09-2005, 08:54 AM
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I got mine from Sound Innovators in Florida. It came to about $300 including shipping.
The largest trumpet is about 19" long. Not sure the diameter but its pretty big. You can see in the pic that its bigger than the alternator.
BTW, a 1/2 gallon tank is not nearly enough. You need 2gal minimum.
Dennis - I doubt I'll make MOAB this year. Keep me in the loop though, I really want to go out there!
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06-22-2005, 09:45 AM
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The Viair from a local guy, and the tank from
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J - They are the LiteGlow train horns. The website says 142db @ 120psi, but the box the horns came in said 152db @120 psi. The compressor/tank combo that came with the kit is a POS and broke. I bought a Viair compressor and a 3 gallon Firestone air tank which pressurizes to 150psi. So depending on which db rating listed, and adding an additional 30psi, they're probably about 150-160db.
I bought the kit from Sound Innovators in Miami. The Viair from a local guy, and the tank from http://www.TruckSpring.com
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Dan,
Would you suggest to only buy the TRAIN HORN (by itself) and get the cables, compressor, and tank separately or do I still need to get the COMPLETE TRAIN HORN SYSTEM.
How much more did the viair compressor and the tank (together) cost you?
Does the train horns mount to the firewall, with utilizing one of the hood latch bolts to secure it? How is it mounted? Is everything under the hood? (compressor and tank)
I listened to the MP3 file, and the sound bite on the website you listed. Now that you have them and heard them in person, do they sound exactly like a train horn?
Thanks
Joe
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06-07-2005, 10:27 PM
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A friend of mine found a train horn in the junkyard. He hooked it to the air in his shop and BLEW MY F&*NG HEAD OFF !!!
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No doubt. They will cause more accidents than they will prevent. Here is something close to the ones I was talking about. |
06-23-2005, 01:39 PM
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Daniel his horn it sounds like a train..
I can see his red tail lights, my ears are in pai..een..oh and...I can see Daniel waving goodbye...
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06-11-2005, 03:51 AM
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Dennis, do you run that baby on Vacuum?
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06-11-2005, 12:14 AM
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Here is a pic of the one my friend has. It looks like only one part of the whole assembly, or else it's just a really old one. Like I said, he found it at the junk yard. This would fit under the hood no problem.
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06-09-2005, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
I got some preleminary numbers on train horns.
These are numbers as to the area they would take up and the weight.
10" tall
19" wide
17.5' long
3 horns
They weigh 20 LBs.
Will have more info Thursday night
TAZ
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Sheez Taz, I might have to pass on these. I don't know where I can mount them if they are 17 1/2 feet long. |
06-10-2005, 08:31 PM
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Actually, they look more like Nathans. K3LA's maybe.
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I think so too.
Taz, yes, just hard pressed ot look at it. I will, you know that. And thanks, I did skim it in between boxes.
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06-11-2005, 04:16 PM
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That thing will blow some air! Someone had a set of 5 Nathan's on their truck. It was posted a loooong time ago. Wonder what that sounded like. 
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06-06-2005, 11:13 PM
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Taz, if those are like the ones the truckers here in CA. have they are very loud. Here in CA. though they are also illegal, but then again so is tinting your windows.
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06-10-2005, 02:14 AM
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I'm getting a little more info on the horns a little at a time. The horns are being changed out because a few are old but, because most are to loud. No joke I talked to the guy who works for the RR and He said the horns the newer horns are to loud for some of the city ordnances that they pass threw. I'm going to attempt to place a Pic The ones I show are mine and You will be able to see where We have started polishing the right horn. It looks like they will polish up nice along with some minor smoothing of some seams. I placed them on the checkered flooring to give You a shot of the size of them. They do wieght 20 lbs.
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06-08-2005, 05:48 PM
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He has one- Mr. Michael Night Train Oxbig.
Don't flaunt it too much Daniel, I'll have to punish you on the bridge.
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