CSX And Amtrak Train Horns Go Silent Protest By Millenniumforce

[@trainknut]

If I were an engineer for CSX I'd just lean on that horn all the way through Lakeland, just to piss off the prudes who put this in place.

[@ironmatic1]

The Arctic Gamer If you are willing to get a beating from the manager.

[@WarbonnetProductions]

The Arctic Gamer Yea lol.

[@kenziebacklin11]

Same

[@louisvillenashvillerailroa8532]

Dance instructor: okay this move is called the *train horn keeps blowing* Dance instructor: what I was trying to say was *train horn blows louder Dance instructor: ha- *TrAiN HoRn Is VeRy LoUd ToDaY* Dance instructor: SHUT THE *TRAIN HORN* UP YOU MOTHER *TRAIN HORN*

[@canadian_syrup8370]

No train horn = death

[@1230james]

Tell me when someone dies. I'll do a spittake and have the world's longest laughing fit because the idiots up in our governments can't think better than kindergarteners.

[@cpufreak101]

1230james I believe milleniumforce made another vid not long after this of an idiot who walked in front of a train while texting

[@ericfoxndine5240]

Justin Noker You are right!God was watching over the woman that walked into a csx train.Her injuries are a badly broken right arm.So of the dumbest assback laws known to man.Are made here in this country.

[@zacharyarnold9176]

exactly!!! 🚘 🚄🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@Francis362003]

And someone almost did in that area.

[@DoubleGG5666]

I'm sorry Alan, I would attend but I don't live in Florida lol, I support your protesting of these quiet zones

[@jdoggez2083]

Same

[@Yeetus_The_Trainz_Tutorial_Guy]

Me too but so dangerous for trains to not blow there horns

[@djmasterty2309]

I also support this protest of quiet zones!!

[@OnpatrolandDIYwithViktor331]

Otherwise trains have to reduce speed when in highly populated areas and/or crossing bells still sounding while the bars are down

[@cjs1982]

What??! No one showed up? This is an outrage! I guess the citizens of Lakeland and other cities will have to learn the hard way with malfunctions, fading lights, and especially no horns. I've seen videos of crossings not working at all.. unfortunately, it's only a matter of time before something tragic happens.

[@1230james]

Just watch, they're going to blame us railfans for any tragedy.

[@gijs.22]

1230james jep probably are going to

[@shanewalters4171]

I agree, they still haven't learned their lessons yet but they will one day, either that or they'll get sent to jail for murder

[@TheDankEngineer]

Train horns rely on air pressure FROM THE *BRAKES* They're just as unreliable, especially in a situation such as air-bottling or a break in the train.

[@rjptiger]

That's weird not hearing the train horns. You would almost believe that the gates malfunctioned not hearing the trains approaching with their horns blasting. Btw, great job there Alan!!! If they ever dare put a quiet zone at the tracks where I live, I would do the same kind of protest.

[@Millenniumforce]

Thank you That is cool

[@Cnw8701]

Hmm... wonder if us railfans should start up a campaign for "Train Horn Awareness Month"? LOL

[@yycrailvideos4537]

I think we should! LOL!

[@gijs.22]

StarWarsTrains haha would join you even when i am a dutch train driver

[@ErikVince]

StarWarsTrains yes we should set up a campaign for train horn Awareness Month

[@WarbonnetProductions]

StarWarsTrains Abslouty.

[@therailfan5412]

Sure

[@BalticFilms144]

There's a quiet zone in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The smarter of the crew still blow their horns.

[@kurtiskaskowski5386]

state Street... ugh.

[@jdernsty4771]

Hey I live in Wisconsin

[@KandiKlover]

Baltic 144 Productions hehehe sweeeeeeet

[@madcityrails4467]

Baltic 144 Productions I often visit Wauwatosa and I agree of keeping the horns however my cousin does not

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

Northern Illinois and Wisconsin railfan If only people understood, and had common sense... not to offend your cousin, but for real, he has to think about it

[@paultownsend6919]

I used to think that requiring (most) trains to bloe their horns at the approach to a level crossing (as we call it) was just another needless complication on US railroads, but if people will do stupid things like texting on the approach to an unguarded level crossing then I can understand the reasons why. SO yes, here is some support from the UK for your campaign.

[@tommy4trains]

Great Video! That must of Sucked how No one Went! if i was in the Area i would of SO Went to help with the protest!

[@AndyRillo]

Yeah, so would I!

[@Millenniumforce]

I know you would have I was just talking about the locals that said they would but rather chase trains. That's ok I will laugh at them when they bring the train horns silent in other locations

[@AndyRillo]

Millenniumforce Yeah. Next thing you know the entire State of Florida becomes a quiet zone, we already have a TON of quiet zones down here in South Florida, especially near Hollywood and West Palm Beach.

[@tommy4trains]

Andres Carrillo Yea.....

[@Millenniumforce]

Andres Carrillo Yes I have seen a few of them.

[@spartan117m15]

*Hooks train horn up to truck* me: if train can't use their horns, I will be their horn! MUHAHAHAHAHA

[@deysidearias3356]

I will save life's and tell trains to blow there horn

[@TheDankEngineer]

Lol just install wayside horns

[@georgetownsend6824]

@@TheDankEngineer that will cause more death to happen wayside horns are found to be a waste of money.

[@TheDankEngineer]

@@georgetownsend6824 source?

[@GTFilms3636]

@@TheDankEngineer not the stupid wayside horns

[@arcingcat]

Bravo Alan!!!!! I applaud your efforts and I agree with you 100%.

[@thehojackline]

I hate RR X-ings that are No-horn zones. Especially in a place like Lakeland Florida. Eventually someone is going to get killed. Also I love the way you supported against No-horn zones, and keep up the good work on your videos! :D

[@TheDankEngineer]

People die more at crossings with active signals. It turns out corssings that make people feel more safe ironically make them less cautious and more accident-prone. The no-train-horn zone woukd have the opposite effect.

[@CameraManRailFan]

Just recently I was filming some Amtrak trains in Albuquerque that were giving me tons of horn action. In this area of New Mexico all of the crossings from north Albuquerque to Bernalillo are quiet zones, but the engineers don’t really care. Whenever they see a railfan they honk the horn no matter where they are. Also I believe that Bernalillo was gonna have quiet zones but there were way too many trespassers so they just put speed restrictions for trains passing down.

[@Railroader1206]

If I were there, i would protest with you

[@Millenniumforce]

Thank you Tyler

[@everythingtv7433]

Same except I would be there with the loudest fog horn ever!

[@1230james]

Just bring a lighthouse! lol

[@AppValleyRailProductions]

Just bring a K5LLA

[@stampycatfan01lol]

Just want to let you know that I am making a report on quiet zones and why they should be banned. Thanks to you, I too am supporting the horn! Even if they're gone here, they're still in Australia. Their horns are mostly the EXACT SAME as in the USA, and most passenger locomotives have RS5T-RRO's!!!

[@djmasterty2309]

That’s right!!! Support that train horn and say no to them quiet zones!!!!

[@TheACman42]

Good show Alan! I wish I could attend the protest, but unfortunately I live too far away and don't have a driving license yet.

[@downpat27_productions]

You should have used an actual train horn.

[@southplainsrailfan8697]

If I lived in Lakeland I'd be happy to protest. But sadly I live in Houston and no horn zones are becoming an issue!

[@pacerrailfanning]

No trian horns are bad No train horn=dreah

[@sk8ersbus1]

Kyle Henry Dude, AMEN to that!

[@TheDankEngineer]

What is dreah

[@laaeeh]

Lazys The dank engineer [CLASSIC] he meant death

[@donaldhalsing365]

If only I lived 1000 miles closer... I SUPPORT OPERATION LIFESAVER! Trains were made with horns for a reason (the same one for road vehicles) as a communication device. It is not possible to communicate a warning signal without a horn. That's the horrible truth.

[@TheDankEngineer]

Yeah, except modern communication devices overrule it. The train horn is archaic. Old. Dead. Its era as a crossing device is done. It needs to be used for emergencies and passive crossings. That's it.

[@GTFilms3636]

@@TheDankEngineer no trains have to blow their horns the stupid quiet zones are very dangerous if people don’t like train horns they can MOVE simple as that.

[@baileycourtney2442]

New Lakeland Florida operation lifesaver slogan "stop look and pray"...

[@Athenstrainman]

Allen I support you 100%!!! Keep up what your doing, keep the videos coming.

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

The people who dislike this video CLEARLY have no common sense, and do not care for those who do end up being KILLED at quiet zones because the train can’t blow their horns. Train horns save lives. Quiet zones clearly do not

[@CSXTrainLoverCN01]

I wish I could've been there, I would be blowing my horn like crazy

[@noahpierson440]

What street is that at the start of the video?

[@Nathan_A_RF]

Even though I'm not particularly keen on American trains that much, I still love your videos!

[@MarkInLA]

After the engines pass why doesn't Allen (Alan ?) go to right side of the street so stopped drivers can read his sign ? What good does it do standing there holding up the sign to hopper cars ?

[@TheNWClassA1218]

Nice video and good idea! Too bad it did not work. I can't believe the CSX train crews actually care about the screwed up quiet zone rule. Those trains had nice horns and good catch with Amtrak 145! They could at least give you a toot of the horn. BTW please check out my newest video-it's relevant to this video.

[@1230james]

It's called a government. What power does CSX have? Nobody likes to be sued.

[@TheNWClassA1218]

***** I always knew there was some kind of punishment for honking in a quiet zone. But I've heard of some engineers doing it anyway.

[@TheNWClassA1218]

***** Yeah, they have to blast the horn if there is an emergency. Ashland, VA is a quiet zone, but every November, they have a train event called Ashland Train Day, and due to the large amount of people, every train, CSX and Amtrak, does a horn show. Any other day, it's usually a day with no horns.

[@nuclearminecraft9338]

Would have loved to be their, unfortunately I live in Australia. Trains blow their horns freely here, quiet zones are illegal.

[@weatherataglance6075]

It’s been a while since I’ve gone train watching and yesterday I saw my first up close Norfolk Southern in a long time. He came out of nowhere doing somewhere near 50 MPH. and I have never seen one of them go that fast through the train station. Scared the crap out of me. I heard him but didn’t expect him to go that fast through a residential area lol.

[@weatherataglance6075]

I know freight trains don’t have to slow down through residential areas but this was a little to fast for that area.

[@elilovestrainsplanesmore1101]

I really apreciate your comment I wish I could meet you in person also please comment on all of my other videos you will like them even more one was at a diamond in marion

[@NorCoRailfan]

That sucks Alan. I would have been out there with you if I lived in Florida. Quiet Zones are dangerous and if the people of Lakeland don't like train horns, then why did they buy a house near the tracks?

[@matthewwilson5019]

So they can complain about something lol lol

[@Yeetus_The_Trainz_Tutorial_Guy]

Your correct but kinda correct because horns tell you something they tell you horns are for safety along the United States Railroad

[@BigHorndb188]

...If I was also there with my pvc ship horn...

[@b0ws3rnuke94]

I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE TRAIN HORNS TO WARN OTHER PEOPLE THAT A TRAINS COMING! WITHOUT IT MORE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!

[@TheDankEngineer]

Actually, the warning of no train horn makes people more cautious. People actually have more collisions at crossings with signals because they feel safer and do not see the need to be cautious. The no-train-horn zone will have the opposite effect.

[@centralohiorailfan]

Sweet it’s funny how you do the signal sequence with the air horn nice!!

[@raoulcruz4404]

There was a grade crossing accident and resulting fire and explosion when a train hit a fuel tanker truck. The town was Abingdon, VA. 7/17/1968 There was a town ordinance for trains not to blow their horn. The tanker truck driver was turning off a main street, the turn was about 110 degrees to the right, the cab of the truck obscured the view to the right. He proceeded to cross the tracks, I guess hoping there wasn't a train. There was a big fire.

[@SwindellSteamWorks]

I would have come, but I didn't get word of you actually doing this.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

I love you for this, trains have horns for a reason, and we shouldn't make them go silent

[@ddme098]

Was that CSX UP autorack from the new Lakeland rail yard

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

Everybody in Lakeland FL. Goodluck on your selves for now. How long you will do it? I'm guessing for the whole year.

[@arimabuss]

You were the only one there, but you got a whole army with you online, even overseas! Greetings from Porto Alegre city and our Trensurb!

[@codylopes5445]

I have lots of love and respect for you if I was in Lakeland FL I'd be standing right beside you.... Keep up the great work... At least someone has the balls...

[@boatx22]

if i lived there i would join you, your awesome

[@Millenniumforce]

Thank you

[@NoName-fj5nm]

I would do the same

[@JJTheTallRocker86]

Same Here Without a Doubt!

[@1230james]

If I was there, I'd getting a recording of a KL5A horn (because Amtrak is awesome like that) and get a boombox. MAX VOLUUUUUUUUME!!!

[@crayolakid456]

count me in. r/r crossings are safer with horns than without

[@elilovestrainsplanesmore1101]

i saw your favorite crossing from when you were a kid i love the part where your going ding ding ding. Im in 7th grade but when I was in 5th i did the same thing as you at recess i stood by the fence and watched a train go by and i ran as fast as i could to see it

[@Millenniumforce]

That is so cool thanks for letting me know.

[@WitchidWitchid]

This reminds me of people who buy a home next to an airport that was there long before their home was built. Then they piss and moan that they hear planes passing low overhead and start crying and screaming for regulations. Simple solution.If you don;t want to hear planes then don't buy a house next to an airport. Likewise, if you don't want to hear train horns then don't move next to a railroad. Otherwise you take what you get.

[@sirMAXX77]

A quiet zone ordinance, asking train drivers to not blow horns at a crossing is ludicrous. Which ever city official decided that was a good idea needs to get their head checked.

[@sirMAXX77]

Seriously dude? What's your problem? Wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something?

[@matttottle8010]

Preston Jones No, I just hate stupid people.

[@sirMAXX77]

Okay. Well I think you're a little quick to assume and no one is gonna care what you say, if you're gonna be like that.

[@CSXJoshua]

What is the address to Lakeland city hall with zip code? Live in NY

[@Millenniumforce]

228 S Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 · [phone]

[@CSXJoshua]

Thanks!!!! I will send the letter.

[@Michael-ou4ph]

How long did it take for the train to get to the long ago lowered bars, effectively blocking vehicle traffic?

[@waltertomaszewski1083]

What's the reason the trains didn't blow their horns at certain crossings in FL?

[@Millenniumforce]

because certain people complained it was to noisy and could not sleep at night.

[@maxrailroad]

Nice heritage unit and sorry I could not come. My flight from philly got canceled.

[@TheNoogaRailfan]

You're a good man for stickin up for them horns!!

[@andrewc1199]

Anyone else notice that the Amtrak Silver Star had the Phase 3 Heritage Unit?

[@paulwatkins2601]

Keep up the good work Alan residents complaining about horns are stupid the don't realise it is done for the stupid people at crossings the engineers have to think for stupid drivers and stupid pedestrians

[@TheDankEngineer]

You ask for natural selection to do its job every time you see a crash. To my fellow foamers: MAKE UP YOUR FRICKING MINDS

[@Masonbuck824]

I had the same thing happened to me and I made the same exact sign felt really bad about Florida it must’ve been really hard and you probably had to get a lot of airhorns

[@katypilz8907]

I love your videos Milleniumforce! Lol! Hey where is the Stupid Orange? Lol!

[@jesuscastillo-hernandez5282]

The train crew will be fined for not blowing the train horn. Federal law requires train crew to blow the train horn if they not the Federal railroad administration will fined the train crew for not blowing train horn.

[@ThePPPTrainAndCarFan]

I can't believe the police man at 12:21 didn't stop you!

[@Yesterday5656]

Why would he stop Alan. ..did Lakeland do away with the First Amendment also?

[@Millenniumforce]

Freedom of speech and horn he can't do a thing

[@henrylombard-hughes6622]

Lmao a police officer can do better things like arrest a criminal that has killed someone other than giving someone a ticket for protesting

[@TheDankEngineer]

@@jwalker7567 they don't do that, there aren't police warning signs whereever they cross the road. For trains, however...

[@GTFilms3636]

What the point he is just protesting

[@caelanreeves9760]

Great video Alan, they are trying to do the same thing in my town but for some reason the city would have to pay 50,000 dollars! So hopefully no one has 50,000 dollars to spend on nothing lol and also I don't know if you knew this but you caught an Amtrak heritage unit! Nice catch!

[@Dani_Valykrie]

Millenniumforce Do you use any programs to track the trains around your area? If so what do you use?

[@Millenniumforce]

Yahoo Groups ATCS Monitor You have to join and be excepted by the moderator

[@RailFanner102]

Hi Alan! I definitely would've showed up to support you, but I live 3 hours away! Also, I am going to the Plant City train viewing platform either Tuesday (6/10) or Wednesday (6/11) of this week if you would possibly like to meet up. Great video!

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

When I worked in Austin TX we would have to blow the whistle at pedestrians all the time in the middle of the quiet zones. The gates might convince drivers to stop but it only encourages the pedestrians and cyclists to go around. That's okay though, the FRA supports the use of a whistle in a quiet zone when there is an imminent danger that warrants the use of the whistle.

[@Straswa]

Great vid! There's a crossing less than 30 miles from my town and its a horn-free zone. Makes me nervous when I cross, counting on the lights alone isn't enough.

[@MidwesternRailfan]

Nice catch with Amtrak 145 (Phase III heritage unit) at 11:40.

[@trainwatcher116]

aparently no Bell either gees whats next no engine either

[@davidallen6333]

Well I give you credit for showing up and trying , but it seems no one else cares !

[@Millenniumforce]

dave allen Some people said they would

[@davidallen6333]

Millenniumforce I care for people safety all the time but some are to stupid to care themselves a teenage boy got ran over by a Via train about a year ago at a silent crossing and he was crossing and got killed he had a I pod plugged into his ears and the train was going about 80mph he never heard it coming !

[@Millenniumforce]

dave allen Thank you Dave that is what I am talking about

[@donaldhalsing365]

Or what is really next: no tracks at all. The people of Lakeland will get annoyed by the trains so much that the tracks will be removed all together. It's a bit much, but that is the distant future. The only thing keeping the tracks there is the passenger rail service.

[@yasminenadia190]

This video should have 0 dislikes

[@Millenniumforce]

Yes but there are some people that don't have a life.

[@dutchwolf2675]

Yasmine Nadia yeah there has to be no dislikes

[@capefeartrainsandsirens]

You suck hater

[@stevenallenedwards8965]

In 2013, there were 2 219 persons killed or seriously injured in railway accidents in the EU, however in the US only 251 killed the same year.

[@Djcman331]

I agree 100% with this protest. Many people have been struck and killed by trains in my area. Many are kids who are walking on the tracks to go to school since the tracks pass right by their school. Also, I've seen 3 people almost get struck by a train, luckily the train blew it's horn and broke the rules, but still. More and more No horn zones are getting put into affect in my area and the rate of people struck by trains is rising. The railroads need to put an end to quiet zones since just because local residents don't want to hear train horns, more people are dying. Railroads need to think, which is better, peace for nearby residents or causing less train related deaths?

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

I wish I can attend, but I live in California ;(. I might plan on doing this once when the quiet zones go into effect in Oceanside Carlsbad, and Enineatas. I will do it with my buddy UnionPacific8723 at least.

[@Michaellovestrains]

No you won't be. You kidding me?

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

MetraMP36414, do you like quiet zones or what? Tell it to MichaelLovesTrains.

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

***** at least I'm not gonna use a real K5LA. I'm just gonna use a soft horn.

[@Michaellovestrains]

If you go to Encinitas doing that with a soft horn, you are going to get jumped. Trust me.

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

***** dude, people at Encinitas are idiots along with Carlsbad and Oceanside. If you don't want to protest, fine-period.

[@Northern_Fire_Security]

Why do the lights fade on and off?

[@AmtrakandAWVRFan]

BTW, where did you get the air horn?

[@Computist40]

If i was down in Florida I would definitely join you, but I live further north :(

[@ptrippyjr]

I was laughing when you rang that horn it was really funny

[@justinmicillo6805]

I would have come but I live in Rochester, NY. Actually a teen was hit by a train wearing headphones, walking across a crossing with gates, bells and a train whistle a couple years ago here in Rochester. so these things do happen. I can only imagine what would happen with no whistle.

[@tripleffort93]

I understand your protest but i have a different point a view. I am engineer in France in SNCF and the horn is just used for the railroad crossing whithout barriers or unprotected and the accidents are rare. The drivers mentality and responsability is very important when the train hit car.... I often see vehicles cross the railroad crossing when the train coming, over the videos of the American trains and it is specific to the USA. But, i like the american horn and yours videos millenium! Congratulations . Your welcome in France to Paris

[@Millenniumforce]

Thank you maybe one day I will see what trains are like in other parts of the world.

[@mackenziemanning5696]

Good job with your protest. Love your video even though I have a severe fear of trains.

[@djmasterty2309]

Thank you for supporting the train horn!!! Say no to quiet zones anytime and anywhere!!!

[@cmoney220]

gcor rule 5.8.4 Whistle Quiet Zone- Within designated whistle quiet zones, whistle signal (7) must not be sounded approaching public crossings at grade except when: • Necessary to provide warning in an emergency. • Notified automatic warning devices are malfunctioning. • Notified automatic warning devices are out of service. or • The whistle quiet zone is not in effect during specified hours. A locomotive engineer may sound the train horn to provide warning to crews on other trains in an emergency situation, vehicle operators, pedestrians, trespassers or animals if, in the locomotive engineer’s sole judgment, such action is appropriate to prevent imminent injury, death, or property damage. Train crews are not restricted from sounding the horn when:• There is an emergency situation. • A wayside horn is malfunctioning. • Active grade crossing warning devices malfunction. • Grade crossing warning systems are out of service. • Supplemental or alternative safety measures are not compliant. • Needed for purposes other than highway-rail crossing safety, for example, to announce the approach of a train to roadway workers. All other whistle requirements remain in effect

[@HughFSmith]

It's interesting to me that people are missing the big point here. EVERYONE is missing the point! I am a huge fan of railroading, I have been my entire life. The point here is, that with all the warning devices in operation, bells, lights, gates, etc. a "no train horn" crossing should really be a no brainier for any driver on the road. You would think with twice as much crossing equipment at a crossing, someone would be smart enough to know that if that equipment is active, (Lights flashing, bells ringing and gates blocking the crossing) then that should be more than enough to keep the crossing safe. Let's put the blame where it really belongs, on the stupid drivers who do not pay attention to all those warnings. Legally, no railroad, city, county or state is negligent if someone is injured or killed do to their colliding with a train. Remember, trains are on rails, cars are not. The engineer has no control on where his train goes, a motorist does. A mile and a half train traveling at 60 mph would require over a mile to stop completely. A car or truck can stop quickly. Everyone has common sense, or at least I hope they do so stop blaming everyone else for your mistakes and USE YOUR HEAD!!

[@AaliyahHolt]

the arms can malfunction and NOT go off when the train is coming. so the horn serves as a warning.

[@ICUNA22]

The crews are following rules. The city has to approve the quiet zones. You are protesting in the wrong place. Go to city hall.

[@awesomessawaits4606]

Mopac1976 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻you know what if I was an engineer I would blow my horn if there was a quiet zone or not you poo poo

[@kevinfeliciano6102]

I agree with you, was in the wrong a distracted engineer is death

[@unfoldingrain9985]

SamZarifYT you make no sense, poor grammar.

[@TheDankEngineer]

@@awesomessawaits4606 have fun getting fired

[@TheDankEngineer]

@@SamZarifYT Trespassing means horns are allowed, and engineers are briefed about their route and quiet zones along the way

[@Ruvi5000]

Here in Germany the Trains almost never honk their horns except when you are stupid and stand really close to the rails, so why is there a problem

[@yasminenadia190]

You are doing a very good job saving people and knowing what's best

[@educatedredneck3342]

Can i buy that sign in mass there is a quit zone right were i was filming with my grandpa I LEGIT WANT TO BUY THAT SIGN

[@josephhoppe6984]

What did the small print say on the sign?

[@1230james]

Operation Lifesaver

[@stevespud2707]

"I guess I was the only one with BALLS." #respect

[@RailVision]

I would be GLAD to come down south and help you with this protest

[@downpat27_productions]

Did the horns ever come back or are they still gone?

[@danceswithwolves49]

Hey Allen just a suggestion but try getting an auxiliary microphone for your video camera with a wind sock on it. That will eliminate most of that annoying background wind noise.

[@Michael-ou4ph]

Bars come down, bells go off... We stop our cars. Then comes the horn. Driver awareness at crossings is supposed to be learned by the time we get our drivers lisence. Its in the manual! Be honest now, horns are an antiquated solution to undeveloped crossings. Nothing more...and definitely not needed when bars block the road. THAT'S your first warning, and the only warning needed, that a trains coming..

[@TheScreamingMelon]

It's not for the cars it's for the pedestrians that go to the side of the bars. He made a whole video about it after someone was hit.

[@Michael-ou4ph]

If you walk around lowered bars and are hit by a train, you're a full on idiot. Period. And the video you are referring to, she was wearing headphones and still didn't hear the horn. Soooo ya... If you're looking, you really don't need the horn. Have a good one, and look both ways before you cross the street or at an grade crossing.

[@HughFSmith]

By the way, personally, I love hearing the train whistles. I wish they would not keep banning them, but we live in an age of the spoiled kids. They cry if they don't get their way. I have no idea why train horns became such a big deal. The driver of a car is ultamitly responsible for his/her actions. There is nothing a locomotive engineer can do about that, train horns blasting or not.

[@MrCzechers]

Totally assenine! If Lakeland really wants to quiet the trains they should build overpasses and/or close grade crossings. Not only would that quiet the trains, the trains could pass through town faster. PS: Was it as hot in Lakeland on 6/7 as it was here in Jacksonville?

[@evanwaters1074]

Has it really been 1 year since the quiet zone took place?

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Milleniumforce (or other Americans who would like to respond), can/could you elaborate on why silent zones (which we do not have in The Netherlands) are considered to be so dangerous? (Prepare for a long elaboration on this subject down below) In my country, trains are not allowed to sound their horn for anything other than trying to avert imminent danger. When trains do sound their horn, people here usually tend to get the chills (at least I do) after being scared shitless (it's quite the uncommon sound to hear), because people know something is up. When the horn sounds longer for a second time, that's when there probably is a collision ahead. Whenever someone does get killed, it's usually because they made an error in judgement with an upcoming train. In The Netherlands this will usually only happen to you once as a person, and usually you will be unable to tell anyone about it, because our trains cross crossings at at least 80 miles per hour or at their maximum allowed top speed of 86 mph (around 140 kilometers an hour). You are saying that people with headphones on will not hear a train coming but the people that I know who wear headphones like, all day long, have it on at a volume they probably would be totally oblivious to a train horn (from which Dutch trains only have two by the way, and usually they are not activated simultaneously). Isn't this simply a matter of being totally ignorant about railroadcrossings? I see so many clips from railroadcrossings in America with trains sounding their horns allmost continuously and everyone still drives through the activated crossing (especially the ones with only warning lights as means of signalling). Isn't it much nicer to the people having had the "bad luck" to be living near a railroad (maybe with an extreme increase in frequency of passing trains) to not hear a train horn everytime a train crosses? Because clearly, in most cases, sounding the horn clearly doesn't help either.

[@retroolschool]

Alan ive been watching your vids for a while now and for sure theyre great stuff all around. But come on now, a rail fan that doesnt love sound of train horn, is like trying to find an honest politician! Ive made it a point now for that past few months to give the wave or thumbs up to an engineer of an oncoming train, and the only occasional time they blow the horn is if my shorter and younger friend is with me. As for safety, yeah like some many things today we got to go back old school!

[@brettclark4508]

I am 28 I grow up in a small town in Michigan, and there is a busy rail line that passes though it. Trains blow there horns a lot day and night. It doesn't bother me, I been hearing it my whole life. I am use to it.

[@trainboy647]

They're banning horns in my city as well, it's ridiculous. The city spent about SIX MILLION dollars to make crossings LESS safe to satisfy about fifteen citizens in a city of 354 thousand. I'm thinking of doing something similar on the day when the horns on all crossings go silent in my city.

[@nssteampunk4865]

You know what else hasn't been heard there and probably never again? Steam whistles. 1) CSX won't let steam on their railroad 2) Horns/whistles will never blow here again

[@robertkerr3059]

why did trains stop blowing horns?

[@jaredklock8754]

I bet all the engineers were happy someone still cares about the horns.

[@xAaliyahHoltVlogsx]

Millennumforce: No train horn that's bull (bleep) Me: hehehe

[@JustinCastleberry117]

Although I really hate the quiet zones (my hometown Tulsa, OK is a quiet zone), I think that on a really busy line of 5+ trains a day with their horns blowing can be a little excessive. Why not just reduce the horn blasts to just a few shorter bursts? It's just an idea, so don't bash/hate. I love the train horns! :) They save lives

[@pisces2569]

Justin Castleberry no because train drivers don't communicate like car drivers. In other words, for car drivers there is no code made standard by an organization that translates into a meaning. A blow of the horn could mean many things depending on context. On the other hand, train horns are used to communicate like Morse Code which is standard throughout the country. One pattern of horn sounds means something completely different than another pattern. You can't change the code to suit a town's needs

[@ROTE]

Lol I should do that near my grandmas house because there is a no horn zone there😅😂🤣🤣😅😅😂😂😂