Horn and Whistle Forum International

(posted by RC, 13 April 2017) "Something you don't see in the USA, but is very common here in Melbourne, Australia. Leslie 5 chimes are very common in Australia. A lovely nose mounted Parsippany NJ Leslie RS5T on the nose of our LAST operating "A class" diesel locomotive. I believe these are variabl...

(posted by MD, 31 March 2017)

"Snow coned M5R24 on Amtrak that I saw back in the day."
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(posted by MA, 31 March 2017)

"Amtrak Galore!"
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(posted by DO, 23 March 2017) "What air setups do you guys find most effective? I've been considering a gas engine running dual belt driven driven two stage compressors, capable of producing 60cfm, which would be perfect for a lengthy recording with probably any horn except a 5/16" M5 of course." (c...

(posted by EM, 23 March 2017)

"Swanson posing with the first American Order of 30 Hexatone horns shipment."

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(posted by MF, 18 March 2017) "1954 Leslie A-200-156, otherwise known simply as an A-200. This represents two significant firsts in my collection, the first A-200 that I have had, and the first confirmed ex Milwaukee Road horn. This can be traced to NRE in the mid 1970's, where the original owner wa...

(posted by JM, 11 March 2017) "Question: Does anyone know which railroads ordered the S3L-F or S3L-RF in the 50's and early 60's? Looking at the tabby era obviously, bronze or aluminum. Anything helps, seen a few pics of "S3L-RF" stamped on the 44 bell of bronze tab horns but no mention of what road...

(posted by DB, 10 March 2017) "Anyone know what a BAF (Boose Aluminium Foundries) stamp on a #44 bell of a Leslie RS3L would indicate? Thanks" (comments) MM: "They're common as dirt. So the answer is "no" they are no more desirable or rare than an unmarked bell" BM: "I'd almost be willing to say tha...

(posted by JE, 25 February 2017) "This is an Amtrak 1977/78 big tag I bought a few years back. This one is interesting, because it's either a transitional horn, or a parts horn. Some of the trumpets are flat feet, and others O-ringed. It has a 78 style stamped tag. Really like this one. By looking a...

(posted by TM, 17 February 2017) "I had a little surprise from BNSF last night, as I caught what I believe to be the king of Nathan airhorns, the K5HLB. I got some nice distance audio at the start, but I wish I would've gotten the first blast I heard of it, because it was one of the most ominous air...