My son (and I) make horns out of PVC. Search for 2010trainhornman on youtube. These are what I am putting on my towing rig... People pull out in front of me, especially when I have my 3 horse trailer on.

 

Nice job! Very impressive

 

Did I miss something? Is there a video that shows how to make the diaphragm for the inside of that?

 

You could probably make a horn that sounds like the Queen Mary if you used drain pipe.

 

OMG, those are awesome. I think that IS the Queen Mary! Good thing my horse used to live next to a bombing range so HE won't crap his pants. Want....

 

Am I the only one that thinks a train horn or something just as loud is only going to make people around you slam on the brakes, thus compounding the problem?

 

Bob, I'm not blowing the thing unless they REALLY offend. In which case, I want them to KNOW I am there and be sorry they chose poorly. I'm not sure how you miss a truck and trailer, but it appears it can be done by the behaviour I observe.

 

Here we go.
Pvc Train Horn A

 

Wildlifer! I live over here in western NC and I have a set of triple train horns on my dually! I am like you I don't lean on the horn very often but when some yutz pulls out in front of me with my 34 ft fiver on the back the sob is gettin a earfull! !! I garoantee you they get the message!! I got a set of 4 horns in the garage that my buddy put on the truck but were not working so I put my triple on!! took the horns in the garage and hooked them to my air compressor and whatever was in them let loose and almost took my winders out in the garage!! Go for it pard!!

PS: Just don't blow them at the cops ! Those guys don't really have a sence of humor!!

Smokie

 

HAHAHA, thanks, Smokie -- those sound awesome! I certainly won't be honking at any cops...unless they pull out in front of my rig, grrrr. I will make sure I don't pull out in front of any red duallys if I'm out west!

 

Hey tanks pard !! If ya ever get into this part of the country stop by for a cold one!! And if your looking for a getaway we have a tourist rental available ! Give my PS friends a break!!!

Smokie

 

Hey, thanks!

 

not if you work with the railroads....... but yes there are if you don't.

 

We have some 6 inch pvc we are considering making a horn out of, but the 3 inch works so well, and is extremely loud. You definitely don't play without hearing protection. I am working on getting the air tank set up in the truck toolbox, and have to find a compressor. Lincoln or Caddy air suspension compressor? Will those put out 60 - 80 psi? Our goal is to see how cheaply we can do the complete install.

 

Chris (and the OP especially)....

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I never had the opportunity to cite a driver for being idiotic enough to blow a train horn mounted on their vehicle at other motor vehicles, so I wanted to research a little before posting.

I could NOT find any statutory language stating (in so many words) that 'thou shalt not mount a train horn on anything but a train'....But there IS language against 'harsh' or 'unreasonably loud' sound emitting from horns being applied as a warning on the roadways. This gives the LEO all the language he or she needs to cite a driver for using something unreasonable as a frickin' train horn on the roadways.

(I have a traffic officer checking up on this. There are also issues with decibel levels of the noise being applied. I'll get back to you all here if further information arises)

Everything you need is in the first paragraph:

North Carolina General Statutes § 20-125 Horns and warning devices - North Carolina Attorney Resources - North Carolina Laws

Now. Let's apply a little GD common sense, please. Your truck is NOT a train. Only a train should have a train horn mounted on it. Train horns are applied at specific locations, and for specific purposes only. Applying a train horn on a truck at whatever location for no reason other than to get revenge on some driver that pissed you off will do nothing but put that other driver, and any OTHER driver at danger when a train horn goes off in an unexpected place. It might ALSO put YOU at danger when you blow that stupid thing at the wrong person, they almost run (or run) off of the road, then speed up to catch up with you and start firing hot lead at you.

Keep in mind, even at some RR crossings, some authorized 'quiet' zones can preclude EVEN A TRAIN from applying their horn during certain hours.

In short, a train horn should NEVER be used on a motor vehicle. Ever. And there's enough language in the statute I cited to write the offender a ticket. And if it causes an accident? Tack on even more charges.

Use common sense please. It's a public ROADWAY....Not your personal playground.

Thank You.