Breakin' It Down With Bossman - Train Horns

Are you looking for the right train horn for your big rig? Does your train horn not sound right? Join Bryan "Bossman" Martin as he goes over the wide array of train horns that we carry here at 4 State Trucks and how to install them to ensure you get the loudest sound from your train horns.

[@CoalMiner379]

Iv got the Nathan K5LA 5 chime set on my 379 Peterbilt, absolutely love them, extremely loud and definitely gets the attention of those 4 wheelers texting and swerving.

[@yousifahmed]

Is the K5LA a rare find? Or is it easy to buy online?

[@evanstauffer4470]

On locomotives, we have "winter covers" which stretch across the bell opening to keep out snow and ice. Regulations require locomotive horn bells to face both forward and backward, since locomotives spend a lot of time running in reverse. I don't know about the "authentic locomotive" control valve, but actual locomotive control valves give you the ability to "feather" the horn, which sounds a lot better. In the old days, diesel locomotives had a pull cord hanging from the roof to actuate the horn valve. Second generation diesels have a spring-loaded valve with the handle mounted vertically on the control stand. Many of the latest generation locomotives have push button operated solenoids (which can't be feathered) similar to what you showed in the video. Many of us old-timers prefer the straight air valve. The type of horns and controls are based on what the railroad specs. Whether using straight air or electric over air, I recommend that the control device be spring loaded so that as soon as you let go of it, the horn shuts off. [This is a requirement on locomotives.] One benefit or running a locomotive is that the engineer does not have to steer. If it becomes necessary to steer, we are off the track and in BIG trouble!-)

[@Galaxy2517]

The passenger locos are all bells forward since they rarely have to reverse.

[@BrockwRock]

Best informative video about train horns on YT. 👍🏻

[@borntoclimb7116]

Nice video

[@bigcat2679]

Or just re run 3/8 or 1/2 inch air line in place of the factory airline for the Horns and boom it’s where the factory pull cord is

[@joelarturosanchezfavela6383]

DO YOU HAVE NATHAN AIRCHIME P3

[@hevertoneduardo]

Send to Brazil?

[@deanakennedy3878]

An excellent and informative video, very appreciated! I've watched other videos and visited other sites, I'm doing my research before I buy. I know this sounds insane, but I'm installing train horns on all of my e bikes! Lol! It's going to be insane!

[@Isaacsergio2001]

Hello and nice video, can you please tell me the fitting 1/4-3/8 . What store did you buy it or the link where can I order it. Also can I also use a push to connect fitting ?

[@coreycarver9974]

The best sounding train horn is a Nathan K5LA

[@Galaxy2517]

Amen...Unless it's a Leslie RS5T.Grab your ear plugs!

[@mikeensor214]

Been sitting in a field for 37 years got two horns working diafram bad in the third Horn

[@Galaxy2517]

I started out with the cheap set and the solenoid that came with it crapped out after a couple weeks.Rigged up a manual valve and got by for awhile...Saved up some cash and bought my first set of Nathans about four years ago.I came to the conclusion that if it doesn't say Nathan or Leslie on it you will be disappointed. $$$$$

[@bubbaralphagu4750]

Love the video my question is and may sound dumb but here it goes you say go with the 3/8” air lines not 1/4” is the “OD” or “ID” because the 3/8” “ID” turns out to be 1/4” so should I go with 1/4” to 1/2” to get 3/8s airflow through the lines?

[@4StateTrucks]

Good morning, You need to get 3/8 inch air line , If you have anymore questions we can get you with a Parts Pro. Have a great day!

[@bubbaralphagu4750]

@@4StateTrucks thank you for the quick reply I appreciate it I will update my system to a 3/8”

[@braden_z71]

@texasboystv just did a video on airline restrictions. Most real train horns need 1/2” ID airlines at a minimum

[@jalenwalshak3598]

🤔🤔Would cast aluminum 3 bell set sound the same as a k3la????

[@ramonnunez8951]

I don’t own a set but I’ve heard plenty of videos to convince me to buy a set they do sound alike in tone but there is a noticeable difference. The horn king did a video K3LA vs RC3

[@braden_z71]

No they do not

[@davidberry6699]

I am here because I am looking for a specific horn tone, anyone ever see Peewee's Big Adventure's Large Marge scene? I want a horn that low. she is drive about an 88 cl 9000 if I guessed right. I want that horn for a little truck! Nissan Frontier! Big Horn in a Little Truck!

[@mikeensor214]

100% spun brass with chrome horns

[@Loudhd]

I wanted to hear em 😔

[@mikeensor214]

And reed

[@lunathecutest6652]

i dont own a big rig, i just want to install these on my 95 camry to scare people

[@joepinto509]

Before I buy a train...I want to hear the sound samples of them.....to many sell them and they don't sound like the ones in there videos......to me that's false advertising

[@4StateTrucks]

Good morning! We have taken the train horn outside for customers and hooked up to a battery so they can hear what they are getting

[@Jsuttar]

All talk No horn

[@gregwiens35]

Only attention-seeking losers would have a train horn on a pickup truck and use it randomly.

[@michaelsell6928]

Then call me a loser because I love em.

[@Galaxy2517]

Ahh...we found the 🤡🤡🤡🤡 That apparently doesn't know what a hobby is.Does yours(if you have one) involve collecting feminine hygiene products?

[@user-hl3fw4wd9s]

I’m a attention seeking loser because I want some on my truck!😊😁🤣