juniata guy posted:I like the sound of a steam whistle but; the repetitive nature of that sound would have me stuffing cotton in my ears if I lived near the crossing.
Curt
Amen, brother!!!
In Ames Iowa there are several crossings that have quiet zone systems, but its crossing horn honks. And after a few minutes it is annoying, especially as the sound seems overdriven through trumpet speakers aimed down the roadways.
Worst, if train stops, the honking keeps right on going. Most gate systems I believe have a time out that raises gates. Seems they could build in same for honks. Only time honking stops is when engine hits road crossing proper.
Not sure which is worst evil, listening to real engine sound crossing and done, or repetitive over and over again artificial honks or steam whistle.
