Train and Air Horn History and Use

When a truck on the road honks it’s horn and it sounds like a train, it’s obvious that the horn isn’t standard. So much goes into these unique horns that we want you to know exactly what we’re installing in your vehicle.

It’s no secret that these horns have the power to grab attention from long distances. Train horns are powered by compressed air that travels through the horn and begins oscillating, which is when the diaphragm of the horn vibrates against the nozzle at the end of the horn to produce the sound.

Train horns were, obviously, originally intended for train use on railroads. Though on the road, train and air horns have proven handy in potentially dangerous situations. Some fire trucks and ambulances use these horns when on the road because they draw immediate attention from other vehicles and drivers know to yield and allow the emergency vehicle to pass without obstruction. The loud and unavoidable blare of these horns serves as a safety measure to yourself and others.

To get information on a train or air horn that is right for you and your vehicle, call Jason Gabbert at 888-580-1630, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m C.T. or email him at jastexas79@gmail.com.