Oct 13, 2010 · That is, if the train is approaching the frequency will sound higher than it really is. The faster the train, the greater the difference. Parenthetically, I grew up within half a mile of a …

Nov 15, 2008 · Last night, I found that the background train noise readily helped me get to sleep. The price is not cheap, but a good, full nights' sleep on a regular basis is important. The …

Aug 4, 2012 · Being near a railroad and complaining about train noise and other train related issues is the same as being upset about salt spray when you are on the beach. If you do not …

Oct 13, 2010 · (a) Each lead locomotive shall be equipped with a locomotive horn that produces a minimum sound level of 96 dB(A) and a maximum sound level of 110 dB(A) Considering that …

Mar 3, 2014 · I looked up the CC schedule, and the first train to Sac leaves at 5:30. The first train to San Jose arrives at about 6:21. If anything else is making noise, it's freight, and those can …

May 8, 2011 · I stopped by the station tonight and watched the train come in. The ditch lights did blink back and forth for a bit after the train came to a stop, but then they shut off. They started …

Oct 24, 2014 · Lately there has been a lot more locomotive noise, probably due to oil trains and increased freight and some have been very loud. That said, nothing beats being lulled to sleep …

Sep 20, 2012 · Like on an airliner, the ambient noise of the train acts as a sort of "white noise" and muffles most background sounds, usually assuring a pleasant sleeping environment in the …

Jan 23, 2021 · There are videos on YouTube of Horizon Car business class. It is essentially a faux-leather LD seat with a legrest. Getting on in Portland you also get lounge access and pre …

Mar 2, 2019 · In an effort to control the almost continuous noise of train horns (over 100/day) some communities like Flagstaff, Az, have installed crossing gate-mounted wayside horns with …