CHEYENNE — Although it lacks the nostalgic charm of the old railroad steam whistle, the blast of a diesel locomotive horn doesn’t bother some people. To others, it is a major annoyance. To help ...

Bowing to hundreds of complaints, the Long Island Rail Road has conceded the horns on its new fleet of locomotives are a problem and will be replaced. New horns will be installed on 46 new diesel and ...

As a Diesel Power reader, it's likely you have a big truck with big tires, a big suspension lift, and a big, bombed-out diesel engine. But when it comes time to honk at someone, you're stuck with that ...

Stock horns on new trucks are adequate at most. Many of them aren’t even loud enough to get a person’s attention—especially if they are preoccupied with something else. Today’s vehicles have ...

Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Rapido Trains HO scale (1:87.1) General Electric C36-7 diesel locomotive. Built between 1978 and 1985, this powerful six-axle unit is rated up to ...