Train Horn

[Althalus]

Did you guys hear about this story, it was on the news a few months ago about kids who put train horns on their cars and drive around blowing them all the time.

I think it would be BADASS to put one on my Versa and go around honking at people who don't use their blinkers..

[Clipsed]

I work at a model railroad hobby store, and have plenty of them inside, and this would be the stupidest thing you can do. BTW you would need a pretty big air compressor and about 300-500 PSI to operate a true train horn. This is truly the most idiotic thing I have read on the board yet!

[Ever Victorious]

Not to mention just SLIGHTLY on the illegal side.

Train stuff is meant to be on trains.

[Clipsed]

Not to mention just SLIGHTLY on the illegal side.

Train stuff is meant to be on trains.

Yup that is right, unless you are like me, and model em! haha

[versabundus]

One of those novelty horns that plays "La cucaracha" would be more apropos.

[proxim2020]

I've done a lot of research on this because I was going to put it on my truck, but I decided not. I planed on installing it only because people seem to enjoy cutting me off, but it's not a good idea for city use. When I buy an RV a few years down the line, it will definitely be installed (highway use). You can buy imitation train horns, but you may not get the authentic train sound. Maybe closer to a big rig sound. Buy a metal horn and not plastic. Plastic will sound ultra cheesy. These horns use a 1/4" air hose line and take about 80 - 100 psi to blow. The tank can be relatively small, 2 to 8 gallons.

If you want to install a real train horn, forget about it. They are too big for the V engine compartment and probably won't fit under the car. You'd probably be able to install them on the roof. You can find real horns for sale, but it's pricey ($500 - $1500 on the cheap). These are the true big boys. The pressure to blow an real horn is actually pretty low, just 125 psi. You'll need a 1/2" air hose so you'll also need a huge tank, at least 20 gallons to get a little toot.

Surprisingly, very surprisingly actually, train horn aren't illegal to install on cars Although it would be illegal to blow in most cases. The decibel limit for horns in most cites range between 90-125. Most train horns range between 130-150. So it would be illegal to blow it. Even if it is legal to blow it where you live there's still a good chance you'll fall into the same category as those who go down the street honking the horn, excessive noise. Using it to play pranks, or just to use it would be stupid, immature, and illegal. There's nothing like blowing your horn, scarring some old lady who has a heart attack and the courts finding you responsible for her death. Using it for valid emergencies or just blowing in an empty field is just fine.

[Althalus]

Sheesh, I wasn't actually gonna do it. Just commenting about it..

[proxim2020]

Pardon the pun, but those who do not want to get thrown under the train shouldn't play near the tracks. j/k