P5a is shorthand for the designation P1234a5. The horn uses the new, low profile P-manifold, which moves the two horn bells previously mounted under the manifold up to the sides. The …

The P series horn was introduced after M horns became unpopular on railroads due to their high maintenance characteristics. P horns, unlike M horns, can have bells placed at any position on …

2025年1月7日 · Nathan P5a. It was painted OSHA Safety Purple when I got it. Under that, I found powder blue. Perhaps this came from Metra or Rock Island. 1 is new cast, 3-5...

2016年6月8日 · Most Metra locomotives are equipped with P5As (all F40PH, F40...more. This is the Nathan Airchime P1234a5 air horn, commonly known as the Nathan P5A. While not …

2021年5月26日 · Low and high mount manifolds are available for three and five chime versions ("L" in the horn name denotes a Low mount manifold). The most common configurations are …

Designed as a "low maintenance" alternative to the M5, the P5 sounded the same A major dominant 7th chord but with a much brassier tone. The horn was popular on Southern …

A comparison of new cast 5 chime Nathan P horns, one a P5, the other a P5A, as well as the bells that make up the difference. In 1976, the P4A bell was deri...

The P5A was also another horn developed by Amtrak to replace the SL4T that was found on the SDP40F

The Nathan AirChime P5 Train Horn brings the classic sound of 1950s locomotives to your vehicle with its exclusive 5-chime tone and sand-cast construction. Made to withstand the …

The most common configurations are the P12345 (P5), P124 (P3), and P1234A5L (P5A) horns. We also offer custom tuned P horns to suite your taste and give your locomotive a distinct voice.