Originally Posted by AMCDave:
Part of why I have a hard time understanding why folks never hear them and get hit.
Even if paying attention, what one can or cannot hear depends on a lot of factors. Atmospheric, background noises and location all contribute to the mix. Add into this the noise your own self makes that most people don't pay any attention to.
I once lived in a house where I could hear trains ten miles away. I have stood less than thirty feet from the 611, looking straight at it and never heard it moving. And I was once almost knocked down by a flat car that we set out and as I was walking away back to our train, it started to roll away.
So, don't be so surprised and quick to judge!
Be alert, stay on your toes and keep your head on a swivel
