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Train horns are mostly mounted either on top of the cab roof or in front of the cab near the bell. On locomotives with high short hoods the air horn can be located away from the operating cab. Whereas on newer locomotives the horn is mounted at top of the engine compartment due to noise complaints from the train crew.
