The K5LLA is also available as a K5LLB, which uses differently-tuned bells to sound like an older M-5. Amtrak's Acela and HHP-8 electric locomotives are fitted with an odd variant of the K5LA. The horn has five bells spread across two manifolds - a standard K3LA with bells KS-1, 2, and 4A, but also an odd two-chime horn with bells KS-3 and 5.

2015年2月23日 · Part 3 features the Nathan Airchime K5LLA, which is incredibly loud. The standard K5LLA uses the 1L, 1, 2, 3A and 4A bells and is the horn of choice on new EMD locomotives, such as the...

America's most popular train horn since the 80s, the Nathan AirChime K5LA is known for its cheerful and powerful tone. This horn consists of five big die-cast aluminum bells with stainless steel diaphragms, ensuring it can weather any storm, rain or shine.

With the new tuning and lower bracket, the K5LA was born, the “L” standing for “Low Bracket” and the “A” to designate American tuning. By the 1980s, the K5LA was the most popular horn used around the world and remains so to this day.

2020年9月15日 · 2003 - 2-piece sandcast 1L bell introduced into mainstream use, notably for the K5HL GEVO horn. 2006 - Late 40Ks or 50Ks serial change to raised letter models (Airchime on bell sides as well as number). Micro-Precision take-over from Wegner. 2007 - New 1-piece 1L bell diecast. Early 2007 55K serial number confirmed.

By the later 1980s, the K5LA was North America's most popular locomotive horn, and today it remains one of the most-used 5-chime horns in the world, [4] surpassed by the K5LLA and the K5HL. In 1976, Nathan had two other foundries cast P bells, but new castings were used that did not have the right pitches.

AirChime K5LLA; The picture illustrates a common arrangement of the horn bells, with the 1L bell reversed. In this configuration, the horn would be designated a K5LLAR1L. The first "L" indicates the use of a low-profile manifold, the second "L" indicates the use of the low pitched 1L bell replacing the 5 bell of the standard K5LA.

Our speciality . 1000s of Nathans rebuilt in house . These are the real thing!! 145 Db at 10 Ft . The Nathan K5LA 5 bell commercial train horn. The largest and Loudest Nathan train horn made. Can be heard for miles. Produces 144 db at 10 ft . (true DB rating) Die cast aluminum bells , Stainless diaphrams and fasteners.

2020年10月17日 · #Trains #Railroads #K5LLAI absolutely love the K5LLA horn. I know many railfan veterans typically find more enjoyment in the classic Leslie horns (RS3L, RS3K...