Good Train Horns??
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ok im in the process of installing my horns and compressor and ive got a couple questions first how do you mount those solenoids ive got three of them to mount and it wouldve been nice if they have a bracket or clip or somthing and second where did you mount the air intake for the compressors its gotta be where it wont get water in it and stuff... im gonna post some pictures when im through does anyone know if the horns will get you a ticket for noise?
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From: Connecticut
I think the horns will get you a ticket,if you are unreasonable with it.
I just mount my tank and compressor,i mounted mine under the passenger side fender in the rear.I have yet to mount my horns,dont have them yet.
Depending on the model you have,they are a sealed unit.So it doesnt matter if they get wet.I will be putting a screen around mine at some point.
Look at these pics http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2257350410052930862oXHOGX these are heatsroked pics,he did an super job with his.Mine does not look that good,but it works.
I just mount my tank and compressor,i mounted mine under the passenger side fender in the rear.I have yet to mount my horns,dont have them yet.
Depending on the model you have,they are a sealed unit.So it doesnt matter if they get wet.I will be putting a screen around mine at some point.
Look at these pics http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2257350410052930862oXHOGX these are heatsroked pics,he did an super job with his.Mine does not look that good,but it works.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by arcatek
ok im in the process of installing my horns and compressor and ive got a couple questions first how do you mount those solenoids ive got three of them to mount and it wouldve been nice if they have a bracket or clip or somthing and second where did you mount the air intake for the compressors its gotta be where it wont get water in it and stuff... im gonna post some pictures when im through does anyone know if the horns will get you a ticket for noise?
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YEA,go steal them off a locomotive...showed up for work and when I went to blow the horn all was silent....someone had removed the horns off my locomotive over the wk/end. It's parked in front of the terminal which is somewhat remote so it wasn't too difficult to remove un-noticed......
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From: FL
Originally Posted by hoghead32
YEA,go steal them off a locomotive...showed up for work and when I went to blow the horn all was silent....someone had removed the horns off my locomotive over the wk/end. It's parked in front of the terminal which is somewhat remote so it wasn't too difficult to remove un-noticed......
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From: All Over
Originally Posted by hoghead32
YEA,go steal them off a locomotive...showed up for work and when I went to blow the horn all was silent....someone had removed the horns off my locomotive over the wk/end. It's parked in front of the terminal which is somewhat remote so it wasn't too difficult to remove un-noticed......
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From: Indianapolis
Hoghead- that really sucks!!
Bear Hunter- I called Nathan last year to see how much they cost for a set of K5LA's (the sound Amtrak originated, often copied by other roads) and I was quoted at about $2000!! Funny thing is, they will not sell horns to any old joe- you gotta be from a railroad or other business that requires such a warning device by law and or OSHA. Too many assclowns out there giving old ladies at bus stops coronaries I guess...
Bear Hunter- I called Nathan last year to see how much they cost for a set of K5LA's (the sound Amtrak originated, often copied by other roads) and I was quoted at about $2000!! Funny thing is, they will not sell horns to any old joe- you gotta be from a railroad or other business that requires such a warning device by law and or OSHA. Too many assclowns out there giving old ladies at bus stops coronaries I guess...
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From: Wheatland, Mo
Originally Posted by mongo75
.....Too many assclowns out there giving old ladies at bus stops coronaries I guess...
I just want it for the moron that makes the left hand turn across the right hand lanes.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by BillyBob69
Awww c'mon ow. None of us here would do that?
I just want it for the moron that makes the left hand turn across the right hand lanes.
I just want it for the moron that makes the left hand turn across the right hand lanes.
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From: New York
Air horns are definitely handy to have. I've had the pleasure of using mine a few times recently for a couple of cars that couldn't stay put in their lanes and one particular woman that decided to back out of her driveway and into the street where I was approaching while only looking in one direction.
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From: Pollock Pines, California
http://www.hornblasters.com/products...?item=NAP35G28
This is the kit I want, but I just can't afford it right now.
Scott
This is the kit I want, but I just can't afford it right now.
Scott
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From: Indianapolis
Oh believe me, I have NO reservations in using my horn for the slightest infraction of the law where my beautiful truck may be at risk.
Ten bucks- that's not too bad of a deal, but you could get everything a bit cheaper on eaby if you piece it together yourself. I can give you a electrical and air diagram to get you going.
Ten bucks- that's not too bad of a deal, but you could get everything a bit cheaper on eaby if you piece it together yourself. I can give you a electrical and air diagram to get you going.
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From: Pollock Pines, California
Originally Posted by mongo75
Ten bucks- that's not too bad of a deal, but you could get everything a bit cheaper on eaby if you piece it together yourself. I can give you a electrical and air diagram to get you going.
Scott
