http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hBpjLshFhs
this was a quick last min deal kinda to loud for the i phone to catch the true sound, but you can hear that the shockers are deep! two sets at 145 psi xl.
Ya gota love those shockers! i love having horn offs with trains. I also have two sets of shockers but at 200psi
Think ya got a bit of echo back. Sounded good man. Next time, try imitating what they do.
Here’s a guid to the Code used.
Basically, horns are sounded for safety reasons – to warn of approaching trains. The following list “translates” some of the horn signals you might hear. The “o” indicates short sounds and “=” is for longer sounds.
The General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) contains information on horn use. These rules are frequently updated, and for the most up to date information, the sources of record are the GCOR, General Orders, Subdivision General Orders and Superintendent Bulletins.
Sound Indication
Succession of short sounds The whistle is sounded in an attempt to attract attention to the train. It is used when persons or livestock are on the track at other-than-road crossings at grade.
= When train is stopped. The air brakes are applied and pressure is equalized.
= = Train releases brakes and proceeds.
o o Acknowledgment of any signal not otherwise provided for.
o o o When train is stopped: means backing up, or acknowledgment of a hand signal to back up.
o o o o A request for a signal to be given or repeated if not understood.
= o o o Instruction for flagman to protect rear of train.
= = = = The flagman may return from west or south.
= = = = = The flagman may return from east or north.
= = o = Train is approaching public crossings at grade with engine in front. Signal starts not less than 15 seconds but not more than 20 seconds before reaching the crossing. If movement is 45 mph or greater, signal starts at or about the crossing sign, but not more than 1/4 mile before the crossing if there is no sign. Signal is prolonged or repeated until the engine completely occupies the crossing(s).
In addition, this signal is used when approaching private crossings if pedestrians or motor vehicles are at or near the crossing. (In the states of California, Idaho and Montana, the whistle is sounded at all crossings, public and private.)
o = Inspect the brake system for leaks or sticking brakes.
= o Train is approaching men or equipment on or near the track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions.
After this initial warning, “o o” sounds intermittently until the head end of train has passed the men or equipment.
Hope you find this usefull.
whats the “hello” code?
… . .-… .-… — (HELLO) OR TRY (SOS) … — …
You can do your own Translations in Moris Code HERE. Have Fun and Honk safe.
Thanks for the M code