MichaelJ

A little late to the discussion but just found it via google. I too am soooo tired of the train noise. I live in Memorial Springs subdivision which is adjacent to railroad tracks. Was interesting reading the responses your initial question raised. Of course easiest answer is to move or ask why did you move there in the first place if you knew train noise would be such a problem. Well, the easy answer to that is... I wouldn't if I had known it would be like this! I guarantee we wouldn't have bought here if that train had rolled by just once while we were looking. Only two short and two long quick toots said the agent. Can you say 2nd floor bedrooms at same height as elevated train and it's wicked air horn? Can't imagine anyone wanting to live near train noise like this on purpose. Just soooo much fun tending to babies getting scared out of their beds at 1,2,3,4am in the morning. My favorite is the conductor who insists on blaring the horn at least 15+ times while rolling through. We think his ex-wife lives in the neighborhood somewhere. Believe me, I know how many because I'm awake and counting.... I've tried HOA and blasting e-mails to Burlington Northern but of course the answer is the same. Should not have moved here. Ok, I get it. Got it. Now what can be done to mitigate. City and Feds have to fit the bill. Problem is how to convince. Petition may get it started but it'll be a long fight. I'm willing.