HOW TO: Restore a K5 Train Horn (Natural Finish)

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6 жыл бұрын

Here's an overview of how I restored the Nathan AirChime 5 chime K horn from Amtrak AEM-7 906 to a bare aluminum natural finish. It had a fair amount of corrosion that was removed and restored to like-new condition. If there's something I didn't cover, feel free to drop a question in the comments.

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@ArturoRailProductions 6 жыл бұрын

Yay you are back to uploading

@joeyalbergo Жыл бұрын

Incredible job.

@alexpaumen3937 5 жыл бұрын

This is a handy video for K series horn restoration. Because I'm planning on purchasing a K3LA off of one of the big BN MACs in storage.

@rnrailproductions5049 5 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, how are you purchasing a K3LA from a unit in storage? I’ve been real interested in getting me one of those old Wide font K3s used on the MACs.

@alexpaumen3937 5 жыл бұрын

I know it sounds silly but I’m going to ask the yard if I can buy one of those horns. Probably I’ll get the one off of 9402 if it’s original.

@jakec6499 3 жыл бұрын

Alex Paumen did you buy one?

@theidiotwithinternet 10 ай бұрын

I’ll tell you what one of my absolute dreams is to own my own K5LA. One day I’ll get one hopefully

@shanemyoutubeshit 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice!

@jamesa6272 3 жыл бұрын

Very lucky to have found a horn with a straight 4 bell with no bore

@amtrak706 5 жыл бұрын

I have been curious as to how exactly the dual Graham White 501 valve setup is configured in the Genesis, Acela, and HHP-8. As far as I understand it, there is a two-stage button, and the first stage activates one of the valves which is restricted in some way to provide that half-blast sound. The second stage apparently activates both valves for full blast. My questions are: how exactly is the first valve restricted, and what model of GW 501 valve is used (I have seen two different models online)? Any insight into this from someone knowledgeable on the subject such as yourself would be very much appreciated.

@coasternamegenerator5611 6 ай бұрын

Very nice!!! Can this process be duplicated with Nathan M3’s? Would there be anything different done when performing this on a M horn rather than the K horn?

@ntytp 4 ай бұрын

what would be the hose size for the air inlet on the back?

@therookie9276 6 жыл бұрын

906's K5L sounded sexy.

@graphtonix6607 3 жыл бұрын

How can I find the K5LA horn from F40PHR unit 404???

@henrybrightonmusicuploads 4 жыл бұрын

Would this work for a Nathan P3? I found one being sold in semi decent condition.

@mdamttc199 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@michaelpeterson4348 2 жыл бұрын

Sir , I see a set of Nathan K5LA On eBay for $1300 they are brand new with snowcones is this a good deal ?

@michaelpeterson4348 2 жыл бұрын

Sir , I see a set of K5 LA horns on eBay with snowcones on them they want $1300.00 for them.. they are brand new is this a decent price ?

@joeyalbergo Жыл бұрын

I can't even get the bolts off mine. The struggle is real.

@alexpaumen3937 6 жыл бұрын

How do you acquire these horns off of the AEM-7. Do you call Amtrak directly? Lol.

@mdamttc199 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Paumen, no. Amtrak sold horns from AEM-7s on eBay for a little while but stopped. This one came from the scrapper that cut up the unit.

@joeyalbergo Жыл бұрын

What would it cost me too have you restore mine? Can you please let me know if that's a possibility?

@henrybrightonmusicuploads 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna be honest, it sounded pretty great coming off of the engine, but it was a lot better after.

@skyvipers 2 жыл бұрын

Did you Prep & Etch the diaphragms? Or just use the steel wool? Just picked up a K5 and want to do the exact same process. Also, what was your Prep & Etch ratio? Did you dilute it at all?

@mdamttc199 2 жыл бұрын

I just used 0000 steel wool on the diaphragms. I mixed the solution 50/50 with water.

@skyvipers 2 жыл бұрын

@@mdamttc199 Thanks so much for the feedback, excellent video, I saved it to my "Good Ones" lol. Do you mind if I pick your brain a little more? I re-watched a few times and didn't hear (or see) you use the Prep & Etch for the manifold, it just showed to horns getting bathed and scrubbed. Did you use it on the manifold and if you did, did you plug up the inlet holes so Etch / water didn't get inside? Should I clean the inside of the manifold with something? I haven't opened it up yet due to the bolts being rusty, I just sprayed it with rust-penetrate to get them loose, but if inside the diaphragms / seals are damaged do you know where I could order replacements? It's the horn from CSX-4402 which was sent to the scrapyard after it collided head-on with CSX-5000, so I want to make sure this baby is in tip-top shape, thanks for your expertise Kind Sir.

@mdamttc199 2 жыл бұрын

@@skyvipers yes you can prep n etch the manifold and let it go inside. Just be sure to rinse it out well and use pipe cleaner or bottle brushes to make sure it’s clean. Usually the inside of a manifold is pretty clean unless a bunch of compressor sludge made it’s way in. The diaphragms would have to be purchased as it’s not a common thing you’d find most places. They show up on eBay or you could look into other avenues

@1quickcoupe 10 ай бұрын

Do you restore horns people send to you?

@NSBigBlue 2 жыл бұрын

when you applied the prep and etch, did you soak the horn in it or just spray it on and then scrub? and what did you use to scrub the horn with just a wire brush??

@mdamttc199 2 жыл бұрын

Sprayed it on and used plastic bristled brushes and 0000 steel wool. Metal brushes will scratch and scar the metal.

@NSBigBlue 2 жыл бұрын

@@mdamttc199 i did your method as seen in video, it worked beautifully!! thank you for the upload it was a huge help

@geraldgreen5371 4 жыл бұрын

Where can l get k5LA horns from, for display at my layout????

@mdamttc199 4 жыл бұрын

ebay

@metronorthrailfan2244 4 жыл бұрын

And hornblasters too

@AllAboardAudio. 6 жыл бұрын

If you ever decide to sell these, let me be the first to have a chance of buying one. Interested.

@jetenginethrust863 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound like it's getting enough volume of air through it from that small tubing on the side of the manifold. Consider using the bottom flange air inlet, it's a bit larger & what it is originally intended for. P.S.I. should be approx. 125 - 150 IIRC also & use a big air tank (30gal or so & up) with min. 3/4" I.D. tubing or pipe with a GENUINE Graham White locomotive horn valve. Trust me, it'll sound way better.

@abield9460 Жыл бұрын

it is a k5la horn

@peterrosenquist 5 жыл бұрын

Why haven't you responded! Are you coward also! Seems logical for filing a fake copyright claim!

@mdamttc199 5 жыл бұрын

Peter Rosenquist I have a life beyond KZfaq. Please take up any issues you may have with KZfaq and or law makers. The report was legit, and I don’t appreciate people stealing my work. End of story. Unless you support stealing, your time would be better spent directing whatever angst you have to people that think it’s okay to claim Fair Use as a legit reason to use things without permission. You might also consider learning proper punctuation for a question.

@peterrosenquist 5 жыл бұрын

mdamttc199 Tell me what work he stole and I will stop pestering you. I can understand how things are, but I wasn't paying attention to the music and want to know what Thunderbolt 1000 stole from you. If I was offensive I apologize. I want to know what work he stole. Can you please tell me that?

@peterrosenquist 5 жыл бұрын

mdamttc199 I have found out what it was due to another copyright claim to the person I mentioned. I am sorry for my harshness towards you. I wanted to see more of the train collisions/wrecks documentary. That's why I got offended by your copyright claim. I hope you understand.