Run-by's of my Custom Built Acela Style Split Hybrid K5LA

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Here it is, after years of planning, gathering materials and sourcing parts, I have finally built myself the ultimate Acela style, split hybrid K5LA! As some may not know, the Acela power cars came equipped with a hybrid K5LA, however this one is a little different. The approach to attach a monstrous K5LA to these electrified high speed commuter trains was going to be somewhat of a challenge. Due to limited space on the roof, the horn had to be split into two sections. Basically a K3LA and a K-3,5. Together, these horns play what we know as the "hybrid" K5LA. I'm not sure as to how these ended up with a straight 3 bell instead of a 3A, but I really appreciate that difference. To me, it sets the Acela trains apart from anything else in Amtrak's fleet. I remember watching Amtrak's Acela Express videos on CZcams when I was just a kid, amazed at how great those horns sounded. Watching each Acela video gave me more and more inspiration to build this. And now, I'm glad that I have actually built one.
    Future modifications I would make would consist of constructing a 2-stage solenoid, as I'm just using my standard Graham White 353 valve (which honestly does the job just fine, but I'm going for authenticity). And another modification I would make is possibly constructing a proper mount, instead of shelving made of particle board. I'm thinking along the lines of a CNC machined baseboard.
    In the very beginning of the video, I've attached a photo of the actual Acela hybrid K5 form one of their power cars I found online. The other photos is this very horn you hear in the video, accurately re-creating Acela's signature sound.
    Sit back, relax and enjoy these awesome sounds!
    Thanks for Watching!
    Acela K5 photo source:
    trainweb.org/md...

Komentáře • 7

  • @user-xy1lp8jx2h
    @user-xy1lp8jx2h Před 27 dny +1

    I love the sound of those hybrid K5LA horns. I live in southwestern CT near the part of Amtrak's NYC to Boston line and I've heard these horns several times.

  • @Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
    @Thunderbolt_1000_Siren Před 7 měsíci +6

    10x better than the clown car french crap on the Acela's not FRA approved "replacement" One of my favorite horns.

  • @TheRailfan360
    @TheRailfan360 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Nice B major 7th right there!

  • @WeenyBeanyHere
    @WeenyBeanyHere Před 9 měsíci +2

    Had no idea the Acela had a split manifold
    Very cool setup!

  • @NorthAtlanticRails
    @NorthAtlanticRails Před 7 měsíci +4

    Accurate. How do I get or make one?

  • @Mcnibbus
    @Mcnibbus Před 5 měsíci +2

    Where can I make or get one of these god damn

  • @easternroutemainlinevideos6823
    @easternroutemainlinevideos6823 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The sounds soild!