The Reason Why Trains Honk So Much

Train horns are one of the most iconic sounds in modern culture, conjuring images of spaghetti westerns, cross-country ...

The sound that defines Thomasville; exploring train history

THOMASVILLE, N.C. — In Thomasville, one sound stands out above all others: the steady blast of a train horn. The city sees as ...
Jalopnik

Here's Why Train Horns Sound Far Away Right Before They Hit You

America has a real problem with railway crossings, with the intersection between road and rail causing more than 200 deaths in 2023 alone. While crumbling infrastructure is mostly to blame for the ...
The Durango Herald

The train whistle, Durango’s signature sound, is iconic to some, earsplitting to others

Some Durango-area residents say the train whistle is louder this summer compared with previous years, but the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad says the historic sound is unchanged. Durango ...
News Tribune

Why do train horns use this pattern? History’s unclear, but at least know to clear the tracks

Question: I’m curious about why trains use a Morse code signal when approaching crossings. Answer: For anyone confused by that question, next time you’re waiting at a railroad crossing listen to the ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Why is that train sounding its horn? Train language may be able to help you decode it

Did you know that trains have their own language? I didn’t, either. After trains began sounding their horns in downtown San Diego again recently, I started investigating. Most of downtown lies within ...