The first steam locomotive was introduced in 1804. Everyone was very excited about what it could offer in regards to moving materials and even people. By today's standards though, the first steam locomotive was nothing impressive. The top speed was five miles per hour and it could haul up to 15 tons of material. Yet you have to remember that this was before automobiles so the steam locomotive offered fast speeds and more power than anything else during that period of time.

Train horns are essential to maintaining safety standards within the railroading industry. The blast of a horn heralds a train's approach for people who are on foot, or for those driving cars, trucks, or other vehicles in the area. It is not easy to bring to a full stop the tons of metal that make up a large, powerful train. The horn is how engineers effectively warn others whenever they see an obstacle on the tracks.