My apartment is about 30 feet from a freight line. The first time when I was here, the train came right through my living room. Within a few weeks, though, the only time I even notice them is when I’m trying to talk on the phone at the time. And it meant like a 15% decrease in my rent.
I haven’t noticed much graffiti on the cars, though, neither art nor tagging.
YIkes, 30 feet. How fast do your they go? Just a guess but the ones around here might reach 20mph. Typically two engines in front and often a pusher. Biggest one I’ve seen was 120 cars.
He should change it to level, only backwards.
I’m curious if you will ever see a Listen Bird in the rail graffiti. Google “listen bird graffiti” to see some examples.
Apparently, the Listen Bird got his start in Edmonton in about 2003. I lived in Edmonton for a few years starting in 2005, and I remember him well, on everything from walls to mailboxes. But over the years, he’s been spreading to other cities. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s made his way onto a few railcars by now.
I’ll be looking for this critter the next time I’m waiting on a train!
The freights through our town generally slow down to about 35-40 while travelling in the city limits, then get back up to speed in the open country. I’ve seen as many as four engines in front, but it’s generally 2-3 in front, with a pusher at the end, or sometimes in the middle. `100-120 cars is a common length; some are longer. (Yes, I still count the cars!)