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Re: Beside the letter P or K, what is the difference?
Author: ShortlinesUSA
Date: 10-25-2018 - 11:33

Very, very different sounds between those two. The P series is the classic SP horn (3 chime) and Southern Railway (5 chime). The K series plays a higher note, and is the more common horn in modern railroading. That is putting it very simply. I like both varieties, and find enjoyable qualities in each.

The history section in this Wikipedia article is pretty good at laying out some differences:

[en.wikipedia.org]

And it is hard to top the Five Chime Consultants website for sound samples to know what you are hearing when the horn blows:

[atsf.railfan.net]

Mike Derrick

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  Beside the letter P or K, what is the difference? Mr. Crazy 10-25-2018 - 10:46
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