Which train horn is better and why??

Question

Nathan K5LA

or

Leslie RS5T

please pick one and tell me why you think it is better...

thanks alot for your help.

Answer 1

I will have to go with the Leslie just because when we used to rebuild our horns on the Soo Line (replaced the seals and the cracked/shattered diaphragms), many times the Nathan horns would not work properly (not blow or just eek out a squeak).

I don't ever recall having this problem with the Leslie horns after a re-build.  Now when horns become defective they just replace the whole set due to liability issues.  I have quite a pile of both Nathans and Leslies in my garage and my Ford Windstar has a really nice 5 chime set of Nathans "P" horns under the hood.  It was tough getting them installed but was well worth the effort!  Man, I sure do miss working at the RR!!

Answer 2

K5. I can't really expain why, but I just like the sound of K5's.

Answer 3

Best bet is to check our TrainHorn.org they have some really sweet stuff