new horns

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by railpac

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman


I know were are talking bout horns here but yesterday i heard a terrible sounding bell on one of the locos. Sounded like my digital alarm clock... you call that a bell???!!!!!

Alaskaman, it sounds like what you herd was an electronic bell (basically a loud speaker broadcasting a bell "like" sound). The Milwaukee Road gave this system a try in the late 70s thru early 80s, but the crews hated them, and they didn't stay for long. I have herd a recording of one of these bells and they truly are annoying[^].

You're right! It sounded like a radio with a bad signal. I can see/hear why crews hated it... Is that cheaper than the normal kind? Or do they want to make it sound more annoying so people will actually pay attention?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AltonFan

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

Speaking of horns, how about bells? I posted this idea in another forum but I thought I would add it here too. Some people jump from one thread to another(like I do) but some may not, so that is why I will add it here. Anyway, I have always wanted to see two bells on each loco. One up front and one in the rear. They should be on opposite side of the loco and alternate their rings. I think this would increase their coverage (good safety idea) and make it a pleasant sound. Us railfans would like it. [:)] [:)] [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AltonFan

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

Speaking of horns, how about bells? I posted this idea in another forum but I thought I would add it here too. Some people jump from one thread to another(like I do) but some may not, so that is why I will add it here. Anyway, I have always wanted to see two bells on each loco. One up front and one in the rear. They should be on opposite side of the loco and alternate their rings. I think this would increase their coverage (good safety idea) and make it a pleasant sound. Us railfans would like it. [:)] [:)] [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes



If they were the same horns as on Amtrak units (before the P42s) I agree. I 'm not sure how many chimes but they did sound good. [:)] [:)]

I agree [:D] the horns on Amtraks F40PHs did sound very good, but on Pentrex's "Those Incredible ALCo's" - Volume III .... Morristown & Erie's C-424........ oh, now thats how a locomotives horn is supposed to sound [:D][;)] Like music to my ears[8D]. I belive they use a 7 or 8 chime horn [:0].

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes



If they were the same horns as on Amtrak units (before the P42s) I agree. I 'm not sure how many chimes but they did sound good. [:)] [:)]

I agree [:D] the horns on Amtraks F40PHs did sound very good, but on Pentrex's "Those Incredible ALCo's" - Volume III .... Morristown & Erie's C-424........ oh, now thats how a locomotives horn is supposed to sound [:D][;)] Like music to my ears[8D]. I belive they use a 7 or 8 chime horn [:0].

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AltonFan

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

If they were the same horns as on Amtrak units (before the P42s) I agree. I 'm not sure how many chimes but they did sound good. [:)] [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AltonFan

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

If they were the same horns as on Amtrak units (before the P42s) I agree. I 'm not sure how many chimes but they did sound good. [:)] [:)]

[AltonFan]

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

[AltonFan]

I liked the horns on the original RTA/Metra F40PHs...

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan

Jim, yes I too have had lots of problems with hackers this week. You may want to look at upgrading to AOL version 9.0, they offer a free McAffee personal firewall download that will help you quite a bit as it did for me. It notified you of all attempts to hack into your system and lets you deny access to your computer. Eolafan

I have McAfee now. Not to pleased with them. [V] [V] [V]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan

Jim, yes I too have had lots of problems with hackers this week. You may want to look at upgrading to AOL version 9.0, they offer a free McAffee personal firewall download that will help you quite a bit as it did for me. It notified you of all attempts to hack into your system and lets you deny access to your computer. Eolafan

I have McAfee now. Not to pleased with them. [V] [V] [V]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman


I know were are talking bout horns here but yesterday i heard a terrible sounding bell on one of the locos. Sounded like my digital alarm clock... you call that a bell???!!!!!

Alaskaman, it sounds like what you herd was an electronic bell (basically a loud speaker broadcasting a bell "like" sound). The Milwaukee Road gave this system a try in the late 70s thru early 80s, but the crews hated them, and they didn't stay for long. I have herd a recording of one of these bells and they truly are annoying[^].

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman


I know were are talking bout horns here but yesterday i heard a terrible sounding bell on one of the locos. Sounded like my digital alarm clock... you call that a bell???!!!!!

Alaskaman, it sounds like what you herd was an electronic bell (basically a loud speaker broadcasting a bell "like" sound). The Milwaukee Road gave this system a try in the late 70s thru early 80s, but the crews hated them, and they didn't stay for long. I have herd a recording of one of these bells and they truly are annoying[^].

[eolafan]

Jim, yes I too have had lots of problems with hackers this week. You may want to look at upgrading to AOL version 9.0, they offer a free McAffee personal firewall download that will help you quite a bit as it did for me. It notified you of all attempts to hack into your system and lets you deny access to your computer. Eolafan

[eolafan]

Jim, yes I too have had lots of problems with hackers this week. You may want to look at upgrading to AOL version 9.0, they offer a free McAffee personal firewall download that will help you quite a bit as it did for me. It notified you of all attempts to hack into your system and lets you deny access to your computer. Eolafan

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Congrats Alaska! Welcome to the world of we talk a lots!

We have a particular engine that comes thru here that has a horn that sounds like it ought to cough and clear it's throat. The bells sound nice and clear, but this one is pretty sick sounding.

Mook

Yes, I have heard odd horns too. Every now and then you hear one that sounds like it is gargling (I guess a little mouthwash never hurt anyone of anything). My guess is there is water either in the horn itself or in its air line.

Has anyone noticed how bad the hacking attempts have been this last week? The AOL screen doesn't even get filled out when I log on before the first attempt occurs. Every attempt stops me cold until I report it. Many times they come in so fast I cannot do anything but report one after the other. I am past the p***** off stage. They are thieves out to steal any info they can get their hands on and I am feed up with it. My firewall stops them but it is more than a nuisance. I would love to be able to administer some old west justice to them. [}:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Congrats Alaska! Welcome to the world of we talk a lots!

We have a particular engine that comes thru here that has a horn that sounds like it ought to cough and clear it's throat. The bells sound nice and clear, but this one is pretty sick sounding.

Mook

Yes, I have heard odd horns too. Every now and then you hear one that sounds like it is gargling (I guess a little mouthwash never hurt anyone of anything). My guess is there is water either in the horn itself or in its air line.

Has anyone noticed how bad the hacking attempts have been this last week? The AOL screen doesn't even get filled out when I log on before the first attempt occurs. Every attempt stops me cold until I report it. Many times they come in so fast I cannot do anything but report one after the other. I am past the p***** off stage. They are thieves out to steal any info they can get their hands on and I am feed up with it. My firewall stops them but it is more than a nuisance. I would love to be able to administer some old west justice to them. [}:)]

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdmac21

Sorry Mookie, IMO stands for in my opinion....

I should have picked up on that one! I usually can figure them out, but once in awhile someone will stick one in that truly stumps me. I was looking for a train phrase and you were just doing normal e-mail. [:I] Mookie was temporarily out to lunch!

Mookie

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdmac21

Sorry Mookie, IMO stands for in my opinion....

I should have picked up on that one! I usually can figure them out, but once in awhile someone will stick one in that truly stumps me. I was looking for a train phrase and you were just doing normal e-mail. [:I] Mookie was temporarily out to lunch!

Mookie

[Mookie]

Congrats Alaska! Welcome to the world of we talk a lots!

We have a particular engine that comes thru here that has a horn that sounds like it ought to cough and clear it's throat. The bells sound nice and clear, but this one is pretty sick sounding.

Mook

[Mookie]

Congrats Alaska! Welcome to the world of we talk a lots!

We have a particular engine that comes thru here that has a horn that sounds like it ought to cough and clear it's throat. The bells sound nice and clear, but this one is pretty sick sounding.

Mook

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman

Can somebody tell me what's the difference between a horn and a whistle?
Wanna know.
(I got a star![:D][:D])

Yes CONGRADUATIONS on your star. Wish you many more successful posts and all the forum friends you can email. [:)] [;)] [8D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman

Can somebody tell me what's the difference between a horn and a whistle?
Wanna know.
(I got a star![:D][:D])

Yes CONGRADUATIONS on your star. Wish you many more successful posts and all the forum friends you can email. [:)] [;)] [8D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

Alaskaman
congrats on your first star!
A whistle was used by steam engines horns by diesels. Both say clear the way!
stay safe
joe

Thanks a lot Joe [:)]
I also heard the term "engine whistle"- is that the same?
I know were are talking bout horns here but yesterday i heard a terrible sounding bell on one of the locos. Sounded like my digital alarm clock... you call that a bell???!!!!!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

Alaskaman
congrats on your first star!
A whistle was used by steam engines horns by diesels. Both say clear the way!
stay safe
joe

Thanks a lot Joe [:)]
I also heard the term "engine whistle"- is that the same?
I know were are talking bout horns here but yesterday i heard a terrible sounding bell on one of the locos. Sounded like my digital alarm clock... you call that a bell???!!!!!

[JoeKoh]

Alaskaman
congrats on your first star!
A whistle was used by steam engines horns by diesels. Both say clear the way!
stay safe
joe

[JoeKoh]

Alaskaman
congrats on your first star!
A whistle was used by steam engines horns by diesels. Both say clear the way!
stay safe
joe

[Anonymous]

Can somebody tell me what's the difference between a horn and a whistle?
Wanna know.
(I got a star![:D][:D])

[Anonymous]

Can somebody tell me what's the difference between a horn and a whistle?
Wanna know.
(I got a star![:D][:D])

[Anonymous]

Sorry Mookie, IMO stands for in my opinion....