Horn and Whistle Forum International

(posted by RK, 21 December 2016) "3 chime Kockum Sonics MKT-75 series air horns mounted on a Goninan DMU "Sprinter" diesel passenger train in Victoria, Australia. The sound these produce somewhat possesses similarities to the tone produced by a "healthy" Australian RVB 3 chime, but with a more pleas...

(posted by SL, 6 December 2016)

"My Nathan Airchime J3 snowplow whistle!"
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(posted by JB, 4 December 2016) "I have a K5H, which I want to convert to the Canadian version K5H, that was used by BC Rail. I originally had a real BC Rail K5H from one of the big MLWs, but it was stolen. Looking for someone who might have a Canadian bell for sale or trade." (comments) MF: "If you...

(posted by JB, 3 December 2016)

"Nathan K5s on a Siemens ACS64 roof hatch, prior to being installed on the locomotive at the Siemens factory in Sacramento CA."
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(posted by ND, 2 November 2016) "Wabco E2, not sure of the year, so maybe one of you guys can identify that. The bell is aluminum and the back is all cast iron so I'm guessing 1950's?" (comments) MF: "Is only the back cap cast Iron, or the whole base section?" ND: "The whole base section is cast iro...

(posted by Edward Kaspriske, 19 November 2016) "It is with much sadness my dear friend Elwood Belknap passed away last evening. Elwood suffered a stroke a few years ago, and has been in various assisted care facilities since, more complications as a result of this lead to his passing. Rest In Peace ...

(posted by NS, 19 November 2016) "Got a new toy and got done the first round of cleaning, after simple green and 4 rags later, the K5LLA is looking good for now" ----------- 15085695_10202562085849120_5029832048382395505_n.jpg 15078654_10202562086169128_5867899356262570476_n.jpg 15135894_10202562086...

(posted by MD, 12 November 2016) "There were 3 F40s with M5R4 horns in the late 90s and early 2000s that I was lucky to experience. An M5 on a class 1 even at this time was nearly unheard of. " (comment) DO: "I know in California around 10 years ago there was a little M horn rage going on. One Coast...

(posted by JM, 9 November 2016) "Of course these aren't the rarest of horns, but back in Denver, Colorado two days ago I found these. Just a bit of an interesting setup." (comment) AA: "Heated back cap model with electrical earth straps. Those back caps are also used as under loco low note horns but...

(posted by AM, 8 November 2016) "A question for the owners of older horns. I have a 1977 S5T, stripped and glass beaded, I washed the parts and dried them, reassembled and tested....as the horn roared for a few seconds it loosened much of the crud/beads still inside the manifold, needless to say it ...