When train horns go bad

[CHPMustang]

SO what type of air system do you need to power a set of those??

I believe actual Nathan's require around 90PSI but the cheaper aftermarkets I'll assume much less.

 

[DaveBen]

You need a compressor and a storage tank. Go to www.groverproducts.com and look for yourself. I have done it and it is shown in my pictures.

Dave

 

[NFA Fun]

Dave, Thanks! Those look sweet.

So, how loud are they, and how long of a blast can you do??

Those will be on order this week. Need to get myself something for Christmas!

 

[DaveBen]

They are as loud as any diesel Big Rig horns. I have never held the button down long enough to frain the tank, so I don't know. My neighbors would not like that. I will try when I can get free.

Dave

 

[NFA Fun]

So the dumb driver with the cell phone in thier ear driving 35 mph in the left lane will definatley hear you!

 

[trackspeeder]

I believe actual Nathan's require around 90PSI but the cheaper aftermarkets I'll assume much less.

Nathan's sound the best when the air is around 90 - 125 psi. Volume is the big thing with any Nathan or Leslie horns. A locomotive won't have a problem with that.

 

[jvencius]

Nathan's sound the best when the air is around 90 - 125 psi. Volume is the big thing with any Nathan or Leslie horns. A locomotive won't have a problem with that.

Is it right to say, though, that for short signalling bursts (i.e. "hey knucklehead, stop backing up" warnings) a 3-5 gallon tank would be sufficient?

 

[DaveBen]

You will get more than a few seconds, like maybe 15 to 20 seconds. I have not tried it, but it seems reasonable.

Dave

 

[trackspeeder]

Is it right to say, though, that for short signalling bursts (i.e. "hey knucklehead, stop backing up" warnings) a 3-5 gallon tank would be sufficient?

Thats enough to make the knucklehead change his shorts.
3 to 5 gallon tank will work fine, but bigger is better.

 

[Ford_Forgotton]

Bigger is always better. I have a set of cheapo ebay 4-chime horns (commonly called the "yankee horn" ) and they are LOUD! But its a piercing loud, higher pitched than true train horns.

Small air compressor, and a 5 gallon tank, and an electric air valve and your done.

http://forgotton.net/diesel/air/images/DSC05962.jpg = Airhorns
http://forgotton.net/diesel/air/images/DSC05965.jpg = airhorns and tank
http://forgotton.net/video/airhorns.wmv short video of airhorns in action