Just some quick info: No news from Summerhill about the vibration survey No reply from CN Rail about some of the track changes people have mentioned might be coming (see previous posts) Train seemed super busy the last few weeks, noticed a lot more shaking after a considerable period of ‘quiet’. Trains seemed to …
Category Archives: Trains
Noise Control
I was contacted by David Coate, a noise control specialist. We’re not going to pursue this but in case anyone else wants to talk to an expert, his website is here: http://www.davidcoateconsulting.com/services.html
We Surrender!
We’ve done what we can in regards to improving the quality of life in the Tamarack subdivision for those near the tracks, but maintaining the blog and the petition are becoming more exhausting than the train itself! We don’t have the time to continue to track down Summerhill (on the survey issue), or CN (on …
Updates – July 2009
Wikipedia The wikipedia entry over at Tamarack keeps on getting the train reference removed thanks to someone named Boss1696. Bet s/he works for one of the builders or Dundee. I’m getting a little bored of adding it back in, so if someone else wants to keep an eye on that page, that would be great. …
Developers are still ‘bending’ the truth
So the latest I’m hearing from people who have e-mailed is that sales people for Summerhill, Lincolnberg, Avi, et cetera are still misleading potential buyers. They are telling them that disturbance from the train is minimal. They have also mentioned that the developer Dundee has a deal with CN Rail where the whistling might stop …
Update
It seems the trains are getting busy again, counted four very noisy ones this morning already! In regards to the subdivision I am waiting on a reply in regards to the cost for doing another ground vibration survey. I’ll let everyone know once I know the details. If any of you have the time there …
Tamarack and Trains Update
Last week I asked if people wanted to contribute to helping fund a reassessment of the vibrations. I’m still collecting responses — if you want to help do something about the trains in Tamarack, please let me know ASAP! I am also contacting Summerhill to figure out what the cost is going to be, as …
Tamarack – Summerhill update
(Back to main page) We have received a reply from Michael Haupt the General Manager for Summerhill Homes, in regards to our being disatisfied with how the sale process went for our home in the Tamarack subdivision of Edmonton, Alberta, and how difficult it had been to gather information to make a more informed decision. …
Sign the Petition!
Please sign the petitition to reduce train noise in Tamarack and neighboring subdivisions. Link on the sidebar to the right or click here.
Expect the Train to get busier
I’ve been doing some more research and it appears that expansion of the port at Prince Rupert will likely result in increased train traffic as more goods are hauled along the CN Rail line. From the wikipedia entry: On September 12, 2007, phase 1 the Fairview Terminal opened for business and is expecting its first …