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by Flat Train
Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: Workshop Wizardry: Rebuilds, Repairs, Repaints & Projects
Topic: Shop Vac for Steam Whistle
Replies: 5
Views: 2794
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Re: Shop Vac for Steam Whistle

I really doubt it would work, but maybe try it once to see if you get any sound at all, maybe you could make something similar work with a bigger pump.
by Flat Train
Mon May 02, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Horn Thefts (Visible to Registered Users Only)
Topic: Refund Scammed Through Ebay (Buyer Stole Horn From Me)
Replies: 7
Views: 2940
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Re: Refund Scammed Through Ebay (Buyer Stole Horn From Me)

If the horn was actually radioactive, you would have broken a rule selling it on eBay. According to this page (https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/hazardous-materials-policy?id=4335) on eBay's website, you are not allowed to sell radioactive materials along with a lot of ...
by Flat Train
Tue Feb 08, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Railway Discussion and Questions
Topic: Are scrap dealers a good source for horns?
Replies: 6
Views: 6961
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Re: Are scrap dealers a good source for horns?

I found a few grover horns at a truck place, got 2 for $25. That's 2 for 1/10 of the price of one brand new. Maybe you would be lucky and find some airchimes or grover stuff near you.
by Flat Train
Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Information please
Replies: 4
Views: 1616
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Re: Information please

I would suggest posting this on the Train horns and whistles facebook group, as it is much more active and I'm sure some people can help you out, since I'm only familiar with train horns. I would also try antique railroad collectables group.
by Flat Train
Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Information please
Replies: 4
Views: 1616
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Re: Information please

Yes, you could list them here. I would suggest seeing what those items sell for on other sites before selling them, just so you don't accept a lowball. I would not go off ebay prices since they are almost always overpriced.
by Flat Train
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Workshop Wizardry: Rebuilds, Repairs, Repaints & Projects
Topic: More MelodyChime Prototyping
Replies: 6
Views: 4786
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Re: More MelodyChime Prototyping

How much CFM is the prototype consuming? Unfortunately, I haven't made the prototype yet, My goal with the efficiency, is to make the unit be able to run better than any standard K Horns. Like what I'm wanting to do is to have all the trumpets sounding when I run air through a 1/8 inch air line, to...
by Flat Train
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Workshop Wizardry: Rebuilds, Repairs, Repaints & Projects
Topic: More MelodyChime Prototyping
Replies: 6
Views: 4786
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Re: More MelodyChime Prototyping

How much CFM is the prototype consuming?
by Flat Train
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: Technical Literature & Diagrams
Topic: EMD 1956 Horn Catalog (Leslie tag numbers!)
Replies: 2
Views: 2751
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Re: EMD 1956 Horn Catalog (Leslie tag numbers!)

Very interesting, Thanks for sharing!
by Flat Train
Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical Literature & Diagrams
Topic: Airchime Horn Prices (From The Factory)
Replies: 5
Views: 4737
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Re: Airchime Horn Prices (From The Factory)

derekgully wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:37 am can you tell me about a nathan airchime p2 than i found on a old railway loading area in east texas :?:
Send me a message and I can help you out.
by Flat Train
Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Downsizing my collection
Replies: 7
Views: 2500
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Re: Downsizing my collection

I am interested. Would you mind PMing me your FB so that we can message there, I don't frequent this site as often as messenger. Thanks!