Weird Railroad Crossing With Its Own Horn!! Crossing Blows Horn Instead Of Train! Springfield Ohio

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This is Very Unusual and weird! This railroad crossing blows a horn at cars! A Norfolk Southern Railroad train in Springfield, Ohio passes through and the only train horn that you hear is from the railroad crossing itself. The train horns are mounted on poles and imitate the train exactly with a long, short and 2 more longs just the way that a train would at a crossing. Have you ever seen this before and if so, where have you seen this? I put this on my list a year ago and finally made the trip to Springfield. This is a busy mainline between Cincinnati and Columbus but on this day I had to wait close to 6 hours for a train. There might have been some track maintenance going on. After you see the mixed freight in this video an NS high rail truck can be seen following right behind it and gets off the track at the crossing. This is a really small park right next to the tracks and great for railfans. Pause on the plaques in the outro to read some very interesting history about this area. Also, check out the historic line side signals that the railroad still uses. An hour before the train got here I noticed the signal go from red to green to indicate an eastbound move towards Columbus. Trains use 160.980 and 452.9375 for EOT. Filmed Thursday, April 27, 2021AD. Thanks for watching! Please thumbs up and watch another JawTooth video to help my channel.
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@PrLou23 3 года назад

It’s called a wayside horn. It centralizes the sound of a “train horn” right at both sides of the crossing where vehicles stop, rather than having trains blow their horns for the whole town to hear.

@pauld6967 3 года назад

Hmm, so an entire town's worth of children are deprived, potentially on a daily basis, of the joy of hearing a train's horn. Only getting to hear it if they are lucky enough to be in a car at that crossing when a train comes by. Such a sad state of affairs. However, that sentiment aside, thank you for telling us what this device is called and how it functions.

@SD60M 3 года назад

Types of wayside horns that i know: K3H steam whistle 1st gen K5HL

@peterrivney552 3 года назад

I still heard it from home and I live in Canada that's loud.. Oh. I forgot it on you tube Silly me lol

@Travelinmatt1976 3 года назад

@@pauld6967 The town I live in is built on a grid pattern. There are 13 crossing within 2 miles and the trains blow at every single crossing. I'd much rather have wayside horns. The track that goes through town is the main line between the Houston Ship Channel and the southern coastal region of Texas. It's super busy, the trains run all day and night.

@EdEddnEddyonline1 3 года назад

There used to be one at the 5th Ave crossing in Kearney, Nebraska but it was removed in 2020

@m3pilot86 3 года назад

I’d MUCH rather hear a real train horn, but interesting to know this is a thing.

@user-sk7nq8el8d 3 года назад

ช

@kansascityshuffle8526 3 года назад

For noise control.

@richharris9489 3 года назад

Lame if you ask me

@kansascityshuffle8526 3 года назад

@@richharris9489 if...

@sonyabeam292 3 года назад

@@kansascityshuffle8526 to satisfy some politician,or "wellto do" who cried about the noise if you look there is one direction the horns do not blow toward but a regular horn would

@Brian-mp6bg 3 года назад

I'm impressed that you hung out six hours waiting for a train to appear

@mittelfruh 3 года назад

@Faggot Rotten Guess you've never heard of "retirement"? ;-)

@edinnorthcarolina--ovelhog5786 3 года назад

Ha! I thought the cop car siren was the horn for a minute. That was unique and interesting,

@garyoconnordbaairrepair7775 3 года назад

I thought the same thing, until I saw the Police Car.

@dragondancer1814 3 года назад

We have cop cars with similar sirens here, otherwise I’d have thought the same thing and gone WTF about it too!

@MichiganPeatMoss 3 года назад

Yeah, that would definitely get people to stop ahead of the tracks. :)

@lostsomewhereinhere 3 года назад

In Springfield they dont want the train horns to out blast the police sirens that are always going on.

@thunderbolttdmplayz6750 Год назад

The 1st time I watched this I also thought that cop siren was the horn

@AWSmith1955 3 года назад

I guess the red X is to tell the engineers "Don't blow your horn. We horns on the pole got this"

@AVeryRandomPerson 3 года назад

Yes, basically it tells the engineers know if the Wayside Horn is activated.

@katieandkevinsears7724 3 года назад

I run Bellevue to Conway. We have those X's on our quiet crossings, but no horns on the poles. They let us know the system is working as intended. No flashing X means blow the horn.

@bubbabiscuitcub 3 года назад

The X is ORANGE btw

@redlight722 3 года назад

Yes. And if not flashing the locomotive takes over with his horn.

@GTFilms3636 2 года назад

That not TRUE if the stupid orange X is flashing the trains can still blow their horns if they want

@zzz-zj7xg 3 года назад

I was a signalman for 38 years . That is the first time i have ever seen that.

@lawrencewheeler8868 3 года назад

Watch VRF, Kearney NE.!

@teddyabearo1066 3 года назад

Local citizens complained about the actual train horns being too loud, according to a commenter.

@daar1113 3 года назад

Yeah, these get installed nowadays where the crossing is too dangerous to be completely "no horn" zoned but the actual train horn triggers the residents. They sound like an amplified model train horn sound effect though, lol. The little horns are focused right where the cars are before the crossing so it puts the noise only where it's needed.

@erzahler1930 3 года назад

@@daar1113 It amuses me to no end how people knowingly move into a house or apartment next to a railroad, then have the audacity to complain about the noise! Are they really that ignorant??

@daar1113 3 года назад

@@erzahler1930 Haha, yeah. Same for those who buy a house under the flight path of an existing airport and then complain about the planes taking off.

@TheJscottbpsmith 3 года назад

That's an interesting way of complying with a no horns ordinance.

@paulcrumley9756 3 года назад

Looks like maybe the horns are highly directional, to aim the sound where it needs to be instead of waking the folks in that subdivision. They would get reflections, but far less invasive than the direct blast from the engine at second-story level.

@porkchop2218 3 года назад

That is what I was thinking, that way it takes it out of the engineers hands to know of it’s ok to blow the horn or not, just let the signals decide. And also they do look directional. 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

@thomasmleahy6218 3 года назад

@@paulcrumley9756 Could be very annoying if the xing became active and stayed on (malfunction).

@paulcrumley9756 3 года назад

@@thomasmleahy6218 True enough, and most railway warning systems are "fail-safe," meaning most equipment failures in the sensing systems will cause a signal to operate.

@drummachine434 3 года назад

In my opinion it sounds horrible 😅

@Trainfan1055Janathan 3 года назад

I was there years ago when I was a truck driver. I do not see the appeal of these things. They often sound more times than the train would have. If you ask me, the train horn is better.

@thepubliceye 3 года назад

The electric horns are directional and just cover the roadway, where the train horn is loud citywide and for miles

@aspin-the-askal 3 года назад

I think its more to do with the distance the sound travels and its volume, rather than the number of times the train horn is sounded

@Bacony_Cakes 3 года назад

It sounds like they stuck the train into a plastic bin.

@TheDankEngineer 3 года назад

They sound more times, but they are quieter and cover a smaller distance. It's like only waxing your floor instead of the walls, roof, and appliances like a normal train horn would.

@louisb229 3 года назад

Brother, that was a first for me on the horns. I noticed the train still rang its bell. Great dedication on your part. That's why your show is the best and so unique--thanks!

@christopherescott6787 3 года назад

You never cease in finding the rare and interesting. Hats off to you for this one.

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR 3 года назад

weird. and neat! 📢📢

@kreepykevin 3 года назад

Love your railroad

@railfanhenry1841 3 года назад

Your a youtuber😄

@charleshooser3988 3 года назад

Cool

@sebastianmunera5470 3 года назад

That’s a wayside horn

@kswiftie1989 3 года назад

not that weird

@theannoyedmrfloyd3998 3 года назад

Maybe the area has some sort of loud noise ordinance in place. The simulated train horn helps with compliance.

@MeigsCountyRR 3 года назад

At 4:12 there's an old Southern boxcar. You don't see them much any more. If you see one with green inside the O in Southern, that's even rarer. Greg in TN

@carypyke935 3 года назад

Saw it !

@chrishauser5505 3 года назад

Good catch! Rare now, indeed...

@anthonycollins4747 3 года назад

🚂🚂You can always count on Jawtooth to bring us something interesting everyday. Thanks Jawtooth.🚂🚂🚂

@dogsarebetterthanpeople4603 3 года назад

Six hour wait?!? You sure are a true dedicated railfan legend. Lawn chair and a case of Yuengling may be necessary required equipment going forward.

@danewald2388 3 года назад

Yuenglings Chesterfield Ale works for me!

@dogsarebetterthanpeople4603 3 года назад

@@danewald2388 Hershey Chocolate Porter. Still delicious even after it warms up a bit. Stobe would not complain about the beer being warm as often.

@rustycan69 3 года назад

First time to learn a railroad crossing uses a horn on pole instead of the locomotive honking it's horn. Thanks for bringing this method to light. Awesome JT.

@tomsdotter3228 3 года назад

I don't think I've ever seen a crossing with a horn. Great video!

@timtjtim 3 года назад

Interestingly, in the U.K., this is the norm. Trains very rarely use their horns (or bells) at crossings. Instead, the crossing will have barriers, lights and a sort of siren sound.

@AWSmith1955 3 года назад

i have watched a lot of cab cams from eastern European countries. If they blow their horn at all its a full half kilometer before the grade crossings and only one blast.

@trainman3984 3 года назад

Wait does UK elecs have bells?(I live in UK but I dunno do we have bells on locos)

@alarmmuseum 3 года назад

@@trainman3984 we don’t have bells on locos

@pokemonjawatimurkanal2984 Год назад

Alarm

@musclecarmitch908 3 года назад

Awesome Jawtooth! I thought I'd seen it all, this horn system is a new one on me! Love the old signal's still being used! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@danvanf 3 года назад

I have crossed that crossing 100's of times and never knew that. Thanks, Jaw Tooth.

@mountblessingrailroad6103 3 года назад

That was so cool you were in my hometown I grew up. I now live about 10 minutes out of Springfield wish I known you were there I came in and said hi. I cannot remember how many years ago but the people of Springfield specially along the railroad tracks we're complaining about the horns being so loud so these are automatic horns now and it's been like that for a while and actually the road in the background i had a family member die there from getting hit by the train coming in town that's why they go so slow coming in town now because there's been so many people hit over the years stay safe and have a good day 👍👍

@captainminecraft631 3 года назад

I was thinking that the horns wouldn’t imitate a train horn, but instead have it be like an e-bell.

@thomasgrace1268 3 года назад

I think that they have placed microphones down track to pick up the train horn. The units on the poles are actually speakers that are high volume projectors. Note the timing as to where the engine is per the rule of hornblow at crossings.

@PrenticeBoy1688 3 года назад

@@thomasgrace1268 Yeah, that's way too complicated. I'm sure, as others have said, it's just a recording.

@erzahler1930 3 года назад

@Dan C. No, it's not a recording. It is an electronically-generated sound which approximately imitates the sound of a train horn. It is then amplified and sent to the loudspeakers.

@erzahler1930 3 года назад

@Dan C. It is NOT a recording . Subject a real train horn and this horn to an oscilloscope. You will see clearly the difference in waveforms. Also listen to the crossing horns in Kearney, NE. They are not recordings, either, but electronically generated.

@erzahler1930 3 года назад

@@PaulCashman Thanks, Paul, I didn't know that. It's been a while since I checked in to Kearney.

@dukeofkool 3 года назад

Gee that makes a lot of sense, having a "no train horn zone" and replacing it with a train horn!! Pure Genius!!!

@danielulz1640 3 года назад

I know, and so cost-effective to!

@dragondancer1814 3 года назад

Train horns ON the crossing...welp, that’s a new one. It definitely pegged the needle on my Weird-Stuff-O-Meter for the day...maybe even the week! Great catch, and stay safe out there!

@realricksanchez233 3 года назад

That was really nice, the horn exactly sounds like a train horn, but it was a little different, train crews must be happy they don't need to get the horn done! I also went to Franklin yesterday to meet up with a friend, crew saw me filming cause I was lucky to catch one, didn't get yelled at, strange

@teddyabearo1066 3 года назад

You shouldn't get any static, if you're not on their property. You'd be surprised how many mouthbreathers don't understand that the laws of physics don't give a flip about silly humans' photography intentions. 🥴 🤟🏽🐻

@rowlandlarkham3206 3 года назад

Springfield Illinois is horn restricted (28 crossings) - They went to a different approach - They double-gated both sides of the track - You can't go around without breaking a gate -

@lornperkins4270 3 года назад

Now they need to put cameras at the crossing to catch violators and send them a fat ticket.

@curtisccr 3 года назад

In Rocklin CA some of the silent crossings were built with concrete islands dividing the street, to make it nearly impossible to drive around the gates. There are other special requirements that make the silent crossings more expensive, and I understand the local municipality/county has to fund it.

@elvinferrell7266 3 года назад

This particular crossing is the only one where another street makes a T. Main and Walter. It would be very inconvenient for traffic on Walter that wished to go East if it was double gated, as they aren't affected by a train. If you notice, the horns are pointed at oncoming traffic.

@erzahler1930 3 года назад

That is known as "Four Quadrant Protection."

@LasVegas68 3 года назад

You have outdone yourself again JT, thanks for sharing this video!

@wheeling827 3 года назад

Nice! This is called a wayside horn, it so trains don't have to blow their horns, and the crossing does it for them. Great video!

@ethancundiff6422 3 года назад

Hey Springfield is my town!! So cool to see you here, very proud of this town!!! That's so awesome! Yesterday I just caught an eastbound going thru downtown with a DPU on the rear! So cool, never seen NS do that before! Maybe I could've seen you out filming that day if I knew you were here:) great video

@toboldygo5823 3 года назад

There’s nothing more beautiful than watching a train passing an intersection with an American flag blowing in the wind I love it Jaw tooth 😎🪄✨🇺🇸🚂⚡️❤️

@jasongeerer8163 3 года назад

Its the small town America feeling that i love

@dustyc324 3 года назад

you do know there are trains outside of the US, right? As in every country outside of the US has trains. Our trains are unique of course and I'm here watching trains with you, but ours kinda suck. Slow antiques. Our country is beautiful and enormous. We deserve better trains.

@garyschacht5032 3 года назад

They have the same thing at a crossing in Wallingford, CT! Weirdest thing I’ve ever heard! Great videos Jaw Tooth!

@georgettedebuhr2660 3 года назад

I have never seen anything like this until now. Strange, but cool. Thank you, Jaw Tooth 😊

@thomasnorton2679 3 года назад

Similar to Kearney, Nebraska on Virtual Railfan. Good action mate, always sticking around for more live action.

@larrylawson5172 3 года назад

They recently took down the horns. VR had a video of taking down the flashing X. I think they put in the lane separations.

@boggy7665 3 года назад

I asked on the Kearney chat why they took them down. Because the residents were weary of the things blowing incessantly when the signal got stuck no train in sight. ... I think they're still present at the other crossing in Kearney (too far from the cam to see). That's what the flashing red 'X's are about. Signal to the train crew that they don't have to blow because the horns at the crossing are active.

@ut000bs 3 года назад

I've never even heard of it. Thanks, JT! I see she's an Arby's dog. lol

@chesterraybon3442 3 года назад

Never seen a horn on a post before. It just takes away the excitement of the situation. We've got a quiet zone near me in Four Oaks NC. Funny to watch a train fly through town with no horns. Great video. 😎👍👌

@hernanpatricioorellanaalar3473 3 года назад

😮 a very comfy device for the engineer! Great video! Thank you very much Mr. Jaw Tooth!

@VickiCampbell-1216 3 года назад

Oh wow!! I've never seen anything like these crossing horns. Never knew how those 'rail trucks' got themselves on and off the rails, until now! I prefer the good ol' fashioned train engine horns myself, but this was pretty unique. Thank you!! Love that pup too 💓.

@movie534 3 года назад

We have them here in the Woodbridge New Jersey area on the old Port Reading line now used by Norfolk Southern

@dirt_lot_photography 3 года назад

A Wayside horn. I’ve seen them in Lubbock, TX, and Southern California. One of them at San Clemente Pier plays a steam whistle instead of a horn. Awesome video!

@greggyd321 2 года назад

That’s funny because I saw that same horn on a pole near my high school 10 years ago. Had no idea what it did. Thank you for sharing.

@jonathanocto 3 года назад

I have reconize these Wayside horns in Springfield, OH! I have never heard thoese type of Wayside horns before since the ones in Washington State don't sound like that

@Eddy63 3 года назад

Weird indeed Son , weird indeed ... Good video ... Thought Chessie Systems was drinking a beer for a second .. Lol 😂😂

@Starlight_66 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing, thumbs up 🖒

@cnosprandt5155 3 года назад

Great video - thanks for waiting for a train for us! I have never seen anything like that horn. Pretty redundant to the gate, lights, bell and actual train horn, so I imagine that there is a backstory here for why the horn was needed. Maybe the mayor's son-in-law owned the horn company. Loved Chessie with that cup!

@TheRealScooterGuy 3 года назад

Trains sound their horns even when approaching crossings with the bells and lights, so (just guessing here) it seems like this would be a way to contain the noise at the intersection instead of allowing it to disturb the nearby neighborhood. They'll still hear it, of course, but from far away, even if the train is close.

@metrorailinlosangelesprodu4407 3 года назад

This is the Best video ever Brian . I have never seen a Railroad Crossing With Horns . They Sound Amazing. We have those signals in Los Angeles.

@MrDan708 3 года назад

Horns on the pole at the crossing - nope, that's new to me!

@theda850two 3 года назад

That sound the speaker made was not what I was expecting :) not sure what I was expecting :) thank you for the information on the road! Love that kind of stuff.

@carypyke935 3 года назад

Interesting & unique..thank you for the video & for your dedication!!

@constanttraveler 3 года назад

Are you sponsored by attorney Michael Wright? His billboards are conveniently popping up a lot 😂

@joelwoody517 3 года назад

This is very very very cool I have never seen anything like this I like when the actual train honks its horn .

@williambryant5946 3 года назад

That's crazy sounding. Never seen that before. Good video. People don't understand how long you hang out sometimes to catch something really neat like this. Thanks for doing it. 👍

@horror-metal-mike4320 3 года назад

Wow Jaw Tooth, that horn is so awesome and the old signals are something I've never seen before! That's very interesting. The NORFOLK SOUTHERN mixed freight train was very cool to! Keep your videos different Jaw Tooth, that makes them unique and worth watching! Yeah that horn is definitely different but very awesome!

@TJV64 3 года назад

That's kool!! Love the ol'skool signals

@gamingvoid09 3 года назад

THEY ARE NOT OLD!!!

@TJV64 3 года назад

@@gamingvoid09 what are U shouting g about

@gamingvoid09 3 года назад

They are not old

@agolftwittler1223 3 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to get those horns blasting. That was a new one to me.

@michaelhuffor6732 3 года назад

Fascinating. Will be on the lookout for similar signal horns in other "No Train Horn" towns.

@larrytillick952 3 года назад

That was pretty cool. Definitely a first for me! Excellent catch.

@jimhaines8370 3 года назад

That’s a new one on me for sure

@skimmer8774 3 года назад

Horn sounds exactly like my Lionel. Wish mine was that loud though.

@TheRealScooterGuy 3 года назад

Just need an amp... lol

@trainscoastersandmoretcm3255 3 года назад

Its great to see they have a alternative set in place because most of the time buses and cars and even people can’t hear the real train horn so it’s nice they put one at the crossing so it’s easier to hear

@GrandadsLetters 3 года назад

So cool! Thanks for documenting the unusual! So many of these unique features would, otherwise, be lost to history!

@dougobrien4877 3 года назад

They had this set up in Kearny Nebraska on virtual rail fan. They removed it but there’s still an automatic horn at the next crossing east of the one on VR.

@andie_pants 3 года назад

I usually make it a point to avoid Springfield, but I might just have to go over and check that out.

@glloyd1987 3 года назад

That’s something else! I just can’t see that being good in the future😉excellent work sir!

@clineshaunt 3 года назад

Hey I'm originally from Springfield! I remember all the Conrail trains going through there. Plus there was a lot more traffic on the old DT&I as well. I don't know if they still go out to the NS main to the west of Springfield any more.

@evknucklehead 3 года назад

I've seen them for years at various UP and BNSF crossings in various areas. They're really useful on busy multi-track crossings and in areas with noise ordinances. They even signal for each train when multiple trains pass each other at a multi-track crossing. Edit: I first saw them in Kearney, Nebraska, along one of UP's major East-West lines, back in 2002. All the main crossings had them. There's also a park in Steilacoom, Washington, that has a pedestrian crossing with these on it.

@SuperBroncosguy 3 года назад

My ex worked for the BN Lawyers & used to settle crossing accidents. THIS is what every crossing needs.

@GamingRailfanner 3 года назад

*I have some objections*

@emjeebutterz4405 3 года назад

No thank you, I'd like to keep my train horns.

@midkansasrailfan8995 3 года назад

@@emjeebutterz4405 Exactly. Nothing better than a classy K5HL horn tumbling down the line at night waking everybody up just for the safety of their own people.

@jjfreight-trains 2 года назад

Bless your heart, were you waiting all that time 6 hours for a trains. Golly. Thank you for all your efforts

@blindshiva2826 3 года назад

That's pretty cool! I love the sound of rolling steel on steel 😎

@chrisobvious 3 года назад

Now there is something I've never seen - or heard - before. And I'm old so one does not expect that.

@timothyfurer7392 3 года назад

After yesterdays video I thought that police car was coming for you LOL

@dmorgan28 3 года назад

Cool video Jawtooth. I still like the regular train horn. Enjoyed it. 👍👍👍❤️

@robertf3479 3 года назад

I've heard of these but this is the first time I've seen or heard one in action. Very cool JT. The Hi-Rail truck was a cool catch too.

@debralavorata546 3 года назад

Wow!! Its not quite the throaty sound of a real locos horn,but its a good replica!! Personally I prefer the real horn,great shot of the train,thanks for all ur efforts to bring everyone these videos,ten thumbs up jaw tooth!!

@Brianrockrailfan 3 года назад

great video 🚄🚄👍

@formerx 3 года назад

Never seen anything like this but I LOVE it! Thanks much, sir!

@ilikesalt7245 3 года назад

This was definitely a unique one, you have a way of finding the unusual and interesting. Keep up the great shows, 6 hours, wow.

@RailsOfTheMidwest 3 года назад

Where I railfan, those wayside horns are at every crossing but they sound a little different.

@tehpw7574 3 года назад

Is that a new thing the various rail lines use now? or plan to?

@RailsOfTheMidwest 3 года назад

@@tehpw7574 they’ve been around for a decade but they are commonly used in big city’s or big towns. Really anywhere that’s heavily populated to reduce noise

@kens.3729 3 года назад

I wonder how the Engineer remembers he’s not supposed to touch horn at this crossing only ? 🤪

@teddyabearo1066 3 года назад

There are signs posted along the trackway, aprox. 1/8 Mi. before intersections that require horns. The signs are reflective green squares, with a reflective white "W" for whistle here in Ms. 🤟🏽🐻

@theknickerbocker5808 3 года назад

Its called physical characteristics. Kinda like knowing the route you drive everyday to and from work. Plus there are signs I'm sure for the horn exemption

@Brendan_Keyport-WA7BMK 3 года назад

What engineer? Everything's remote control now!

@ArthurAllen2 3 года назад

That's one reason for the yellow flashing Xs. That and to tell the engineer that the system is actually working.

@didwest1249 3 года назад

Cheers mate again I love this a granny from UK I did go to Tennessee I love them railroad trains but they give me the craps so big and loud

@silverhawk24 3 года назад

Great video jawtooth loved the live action trains I love Norfolk southern hey are you excited to see millenniumforce on tour

@SouthGeorgiaSirens 3 года назад

Very interesting! I wonder why they didn't just use the horns on the train.

@kellingc 3 года назад

I think they have a specific pattern and blow for a certain amount of time. Some of the engineers overe hear get excessive on the horn, and blow it well past the grade crossing (and not just eziting rhe crossing, but a 1/4 mile past), upsetting residents. With this type of set up, the horn is automated and blows as needed.

@Its_just_Dave. 3 года назад

We have those in Ames, IA where there are multiple tracks and multiple trains passing. They use them in areas where there are high traffic and residential. If you had to listen to trains blasting their horns all day, you’d definitely appreciate the signals blasting the horns. They are directed towards the traffic and you can barely hear them indoors. They are very nice

@JV-pu8kx 3 года назад

@@Its_just_Dave. Surprisingly, you can get used to the horns. Think about the people who live in cities next to an ell train. Though excessive horn blasting of some engineers does make sense, also if the crossing's are close/frequent enough. Could solve the excessive horn problem by having button on the console that automates the crossing signal, though this would take away the engineer showing his/her personality. Btw: the crossing signal is the letter _Q_ in International Morse Code.

@Its_just_Dave. 3 года назад

@@JV-pu8kx I personally don’t mind the train horns. Think of other instances that contestant train horns would be a problem such as daycares with napping children, schools or business where you need to hear what people are saying, elderly napping or crocheting in their rockers, restaurants where people gather to talk, just to name a few.

@danbelzile4203 3 года назад

Allso my first time to see the horn at crossing. 🇨🇦☕

@larrylawson5172 3 года назад

UP does this a lot when the crossing is not a divided crossing. (where there is a physical divide between vehicle traffic lanes). Several in DeKalb, Illinois. The e-Horns have a more targeted noise pattern (down the street) rather than waking the whole town with the train horn.

@chrisryan5339 3 года назад

Never seen that before. Cheers. Chris from England.

@traincentral1940 3 года назад

Here in Colorado, there are two known crossings with the wayside horn. One of which is a light rail crossing that I've filmed.

@PlyingKibbles89 3 года назад

There’s actually three confirmed; one in Commerce City, one on the Joint Line, and one at the light rail crossing you mentioned.

@traincentral1940 3 года назад

@@PlyingKibbles89 I think you're right on that. Is the 3rd crossing you're thinking of that one along US-85 in Castle Rock?

@NDVC. 3 года назад

*3.401 Like* - Nice video dear friend. I appreciate your interest. Best regards from Vietnam.

@sophierobinson2738 3 года назад

Around here, there's about a dozen crossing in a spot called Brompton--private drives. The horn would blow most of the way into Leeds. A subdivision went up, now there's no horn until the street crossings in Leeds. So I can still hear the 5 am is the wind is blowing right.

@blueheart_92 3 года назад

Wow this is awesome! What an excellent find!

@Cydonius1 3 года назад

The horn of Helm Hammerhand shall sound in the Deep, one last time !

@ericneumann8509 3 года назад

I just Subscribed, your going to be my train channel.

@rustycan69 3 года назад

I was in a hurry this morning and didn't watch the video to the end. Just got home from work and wanted to see the entire Springfield video. Thanks for showing the Historical National Road marker and the original stone mile post market. Learned something today. ;>) Enjoy to read and see this part of our history.

@freddesjardins7399 3 года назад

New one for me, always great videos🤗

@matthewjones1119 3 года назад

Kind of defeats the purpose of a no horn zone

@Andye1232 3 года назад

they can only be heard if you are with in a block or two of the crossing unlike a Tran horn that you can hear forever

@evanj2400 3 года назад

That used to be a NYC line

@thomasmackowiak 3 года назад

This definitely a unique railroad crossing. As you were talking about using the horns attached to the poles at the crossing rather than the horn on the train to warn of the approaching train, I was thinking that this was probably done because the neighbors were complaining about the load train horns. There was still a need for a warning that the train was coming so they compromised and installed these horns which are less noisy than the blasts of the train horn. Thank you for taking the time to document the historical sign and the National Road milepost. I had heard of the National Road in the past. The information on the plaque and seeing the mile post was wonderful to see from a historical aspect. Thank you for documenting this unique railroad crossing and for showing us the historical plaque on the National Road and the National Road Mile Post.