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Noise reducing options? New home near RR crossing.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:04 am
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:04 am
Unfortunately, it’s an active RR crossing. Last night was woken up at 2, 4 and 6 am. I’m told I’ll get used to it. Aside from that, are there are economical options to reduce the sound any that anyone me here has found helpful?
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Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:06 am to rpg37
You'll get used to it.
I lived right by a train track in Tuscaloosa, and it didn't take long to pay no mind to it.
I lived right by a train track in Tuscaloosa, and it didn't take long to pay no mind to it.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:06 am to rpg37
Option 1: Move
Option 2: when you complete option 1, don’t buy near a RR crossing
Problem solved.
Option 2: when you complete option 1, don’t buy near a RR crossing
Problem solved.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:06 am to rpg37
why would you buy a house near railroad tracks?
This post was edited on 7/31/23 at 8:11 am
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:06 am to rpg37
Get a fan, but at some point, if you're really close, there's nothing you can do, especially if it's a crossing where a horn is blown.
You can lobby your state representative to have the crossing designated as a "no horn zone," but that requires certain crossing arms/safeguards at the crossing itself and I can't imagine any state legislator or federal representative wanting to dole out much needed cash for that.
You can lobby your state representative to have the crossing designated as a "no horn zone," but that requires certain crossing arms/safeguards at the crossing itself and I can't imagine any state legislator or federal representative wanting to dole out much needed cash for that.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:07 am to rpg37
Why not just cover your ears and go La la la like you did when you moved next to an active railroad crossing?
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:10 am to rpg37
Double pane windows
Insulation
Make sure doors/windows all have tight seals
Basically the same stuff you would do to reduce your electric bill. All of those things will also add some level of soundproofing.
There’s no silver bullet unfortunately and depending how close you are to the RR tracks, it may be futile. Train horns are loud.
I would probably try using a noise machine in your bedroom if you aren’t already.
Insulation
Make sure doors/windows all have tight seals
Basically the same stuff you would do to reduce your electric bill. All of those things will also add some level of soundproofing.
There’s no silver bullet unfortunately and depending how close you are to the RR tracks, it may be futile. Train horns are loud.
I would probably try using a noise machine in your bedroom if you aren’t already.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:11 am to rpg37
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New home near RR crossing.
You chose poorly.
Invest in some Bose Sleepbuds.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:11 am to rpg37
AirPods with noise cancellation.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:17 am to MorbidTheClown
During my first two days here it doesn’t seem as active during the day. It never really dawned on me how large an issue it could be. Just trying to adjust.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:19 am to griswold
Window unit by your head.
When I was poor and newly married we had a house not far from the tracks. One fricker would play musical tones with the whistle when he went by at 2 am.
Positives are you'll get used to it and I also used the opportunity to make a move on the new wife since we were both up.
When I was poor and newly married we had a house not far from the tracks. One fricker would play musical tones with the whistle when he went by at 2 am.
Positives are you'll get used to it and I also used the opportunity to make a move on the new wife since we were both up.
This post was edited on 7/31/23 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:28 am to rpg37
That’s why homes are cheaper near RR. RIP
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:28 am to rpg37
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:29 am to rpg37
Don’t you worry about all the various and sundry toxic wastes trains drag around?
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:31 am to rpg37
Move
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:32 am to rpg37
Yeah you may get used to it, but you can also become active in Railroading as a hobby. A lot baws watch trains and keep track of the locomotives and freight. You can set-up a model railroad also and model trains.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:34 am to Ralph_Wiggum
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A lot terrorits watch trains and keep track of the locomotives and freight.
What this guy said
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:36 am to rpg37
I grew up next to railroad tracks. I never even noticed it. As an adult, I can hear trains miles away now.
Posted on 7/31/23 at 8:39 am to rpg37
I lived by one for about 6 months. I didn't get used to it.
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