Does anyone know the name of the horn in this video?
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I agree Jadebullet, the ultimate solution would be to press h and then a number key and then by pressing h, you'd get the sound you want. Several preset horn sounds would be cool. 1 could be a crossing, 2 could be a station, 3 could be freelance...
Even easier would be perhaps to have an alternate key for a crossing horn and leaving the H to be held as long as desired. I like how some other locomotive designers let you open window or doors with the pantograph key. I think being able to do more things with different keys, would be a neat feature in the next version of trainz.
Take your time making the horn Steve. I'll be happy to use it when it's ready!
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Even easier would be perhaps to have an alternate key for a crossing horn and leaving the H to be held as long as desired. I like how some other locomotive designers let you open window or doors with the pantograph key. I think being able to do more things with different keys, would be a neat feature in the next version of trainz.
Take your time making the horn Steve. I'll be happy to use it when it's ready!
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Gisa ^^
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Gisa, that is great idea! I would like that. I too like it when you can operate windows and doors. Phil_C's Illinois Central SD70 has that feature. You seem to be a CN fan. I'm all for the IC, of course I've said it once I'll say it agin Hunter Harrison ran that company into the ground, before that old Johnson didn't do much to help either.
Long Live The Illinois Central
Long Live The Illinois Central
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You know what hornsound I would love to have on the locomotives that I run. A K5HR24 that sounds like the one in this video. I have the one off of RRmods, but it doesn't sound as haunting as this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaFAs7TUPo4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaFAs7TUPo4
@ IC - Yeah, I guess I like CN, CP, VIA Rail and GO stuff (seeing as I'm Canadian from the Toronto area) but I like many railroads paintschemes and styles. I think BN, SOO line, MRL and UP have some nice paintschemes as well as many other railroads (don't ask how many North American locomotive.
Mergers, buyouts...for better or worse they happen. At least we can model and paint the schemes of these railroads nowadays in games like this and remember them.
@ Jadebullet - that is one sick, eerie sounding horn!
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Mergers, buyouts...for better or worse they happen. At least we can model and paint the schemes of these railroads nowadays in games like this and remember them.
@ Jadebullet - that is one sick, eerie sounding horn!
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Gisa ^^
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Nice video Jade! I love that SD60! @Gisa it must be cool living in Toronto with all that rail traffic!
I don't live there now though and a few things have changed since 5 years ago. I go back to visit every few years but it's expensive and we're trying to save up money for when we move back there permanently (my wife and I).
On another side note, I did find a K5HL horn but it sounded...different somehow than the one's in the video. Maybe it was brand new, or worn out a bit...would still love to hear one from Steve. ^^
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On another side note, I did find a K5HL horn but it sounded...different somehow than the one's in the video. Maybe it was brand new, or worn out a bit...would still love to hear one from Steve. ^^
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Gisa ^^
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Hey Gisa, your post says Canada/South Korea do you have a vacation home there? Kind of a stupid question, but what kind of trains are they running over there? Electric diesel, heck maybe steam? I'm 15 so I love to learn about new places, PM me or just post right here.
Just a wild guess here but it could be a Nathan K5LA. Listen to the one below. If that's it I can give you the KUID number.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjsOHyaHTbw
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AJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjsOHyaHTbw
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AJ
@ AJ - the horn sounds close, but it's not the same. My hearing isn't what it used to be, but the hornsound I posted in the youtube link sounds a bit higher and slightly different somehow. Nice video BTW! 
I have the utmost faith in 007007 and I'm sure when he's ready, he'll manage to capture a hornsound that sounds exactly like in the video.
@ IC - I will PM you so I don't clutter this thread anymore than it needs to be.
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I have the utmost faith in 007007 and I'm sure when he's ready, he'll manage to capture a hornsound that sounds exactly like in the video.
@ IC - I will PM you so I don't clutter this thread anymore than it needs to be.
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Gisa ^^
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Ooh, AJ, whoever did that horn blowing is in trouble with the FRA! Remember always hold the horn like this, hhh hhh h hhhhhh, till the train occupies the crossing! lol.
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Long Long Short Long is the standard for crossing signaling, but it isn't a strict rule. Heck I have even heard an engineer play jingle bells with his loco as he was approaching a crossing. As long as the engineer gives some kind of warning at an appropriate distance from a crossing, it is fine. (With the exception of quiet zones where you are not allowed to whistle at all.)
You might have a hard time convincing the engineer, who had a car run around the gates at a crossing, of that. They downloaded the event recorder and found that he was not in 100% compliance of the FRA rules with his horn blowing. He is now out of service waiting to be terminated. He is also subject to a huge fine and subject to civil litigation. The car was clearly at fault, but he did not follow the rules 100% and is now liable. Just giving some kind of warning is NOT fine, just ask this poor guy and his family.
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Yeah, it is unfortunately one of those rules that isn't really enforced until something goes wrong. As an engineer it is a good idea to follow procedure, even if isn't enforced.
By the way, it is total crap that the engineer is getting prosecuted. It is such a shame, especially because the guy not only went around the gates, but also stopped on the tracks according to eyewitnesses.
By the way, do you live in the area mouse?
By the way, it is total crap that the engineer is getting prosecuted. It is such a shame, especially because the guy not only went around the gates, but also stopped on the tracks according to eyewitnesses.
By the way, do you live in the area mouse?
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Mouse is right Jade, they do look at those recorders and will find any fault they can. Never blow the horn incorrectly!
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