Train Horn Installation Question... - Page 3

Demondw3 · 03-01-2008, 09:10 AM

Robs set up is nice and LOUD. I actually have this same horn set up still in the garage. I chose a different set up and it was place underneath the drivers side. I definately want to see pic because I thought about removing the spare so the horns can be there instead. Here is a link to Robs horn sound file. Mine is the second link I should add that I did not install the horn myself I paid someone to do it.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51132121&hl=en

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...27593152&hl=en

**RobKar** · 03-02-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Demondw3

Robs set up is nice and LOUD. I actually have this same horn set up still in the garage. I chose a different set up and it was place underneath the drivers side. I definately want to see pic because I thought about removing the spare so the horns can be there instead. Here is a link to Robs horn sound file. Mine is the second link I should add that I did not install the horn myself I paid someone to do it.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51132121&hl=en

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...27593152&hl=en

I added a new compressor and solenoid so the horns are totally ridiculous now. WAY TO LOUD! The pressure there was 120PSI and now 145PSI but the big kick came from the new solenoid.

Thanks for the Link to my Horn!

Firestingwisher · 03-11-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dogstar

This might sound dopey but do trains even use a 12 volt system?

I'm a locomotive engineer here in Fl, so I figured I'd answer this?
Locomotives use a 64v starting system, and run at 72v. Have to use a welding machine if one needs to be "jumped off"

KyleA · 03-12-2008, 08:40 PM

Its been a while, but I did get everything working. Pretty loud, but not as loud as I would like, so I def need to get a bigger compressor. Ill try to get pics tomorrow

**RobKar** · 03-12-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KyleA

Its been a while, but I did get everything working. Pretty loud, but not as loud as I would like, so I def need to get a bigger compressor. Ill try to get pics tomorrow

Its not the compressor thats the problem, Its the solenoid. On the horns that you have it uses a solenoid with a small hole for the output.

Here is one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brss-...em280207144000

This is cheaper and will work better then adding pressure.