Guest guest Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Lee: The first time, until you are sure you can hear announcements, etc., it is best to let thr train personnel know you have a hearing loss. The signs they have in the cars do not always announce the next stop and it is sometimes difficult hearing the announcements of the stops...where you sit can make a difference. Implanted December 1988, Activated January 1989 Legally blind most of my life Totally deaf for part of my life Nan Rosen _www.rosetwig.com_ (http://www.rosetwig.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 In a message dated 6/15/2005 4:34:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, lisamunson@... writes: Because I get my tickets discounted-- they are aware that there is a hearing impaired person on the train. Same here. Also Tanner, my hearing dog has his own reserved ticket/seat (for the leg room) at no extra cost. As for the dog's ticket,, yes you heard me,, one ticket has my name on it,, another ticket has " service animal " where the passenger's name would be. I dread the thought of his demand, which it's OPEN THE WINDOW MOM...... as he often do while in cars. For the others, thank you for the tips. One person wrote about gate crossing, I have heard those before. In fact, once I heard it while waiting in traffic jam and realized that i was too close, had room to back up before the gate came down. This was something I would NEVER could do before I have my CI. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Lee I travel a lot by train from Providence RI to Penn Station in NY for my appts at NYU . The wheels go chugchug. This is the acela of the Amtrak which is offline. What I find so neat is that I can hear the toot toot of the horn when we are coming into the station or departing the station. Some trains not all will have the destinations on the screen so you do know ahead of time what your stop is your next stop. I pretty much know the route by now and can hear them saying the next stop is " Penn Station NY " " Providence, RI " . Sometimes if the conductor is really a good mood and the train is on time, they might give a little history of the town that you are entering. Because I get my tickets discounted-- they are aware that there is a hearing impaired person on the train. I actually fell asleep one time and the conductor woke me up just as we were entering NY. They know where you are heading by your seat pass so they are helpful. Snoopy. going on train I will be taking my first train trip since my CI, of course I never really heard what train actually sounds like all my life. I would like to know if there might be any sounds that might frighten me so I won't act stupid. Let me know what to expect. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Lee, You may hear the crossing gates as you pass those. Other than that I cant think of anything. You will enjoy the ride, I do! *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. & Gimlet (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 In a message dated 6/16/2005 8:40:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, markertjunkmail@... writes: says his CI makes loud noises softer so they don't " hurt " his ears. Does this make sense? I remember he was scared way in the beginning, just after he was hooked up and heard our minivan start up. Yes I understand. I live near the train tracks and hear the trains often. What I was most concern, not being able to know what I was hearing and I don't want to look stupid by asking stupid questiond (what's that sounds). 7 days to train trip, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 My son (, almost 7 years old) says his CI makes loud noises softer so they don't " hurt " his ears. Does this make sense? I remember he was scared way in the beginning, just after he was hooked up and heard our minivan start up. And at first he thought some of the things he was hearing was his tinnitus coming back. I can't wait to see how you like your trip! My youngest absolutely loves trains, has to watch his train video every day. We hope to get them all on a train soon, too. --Karin, Mom to , and Tommy www.bionicboy.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 In a message dated 6/16/2005 9:40:38 AM Mountain Standard Time, markertjunkmail@... writes: My son (, almost 7 years old) says his CI makes loud noises softer so they don't " hurt " his ears. Does this make sense? It might. Is he using the sensitivity control that makes loud sounds softer? Implanted December 1988, Activated January 1989 Legally blind most of my life Totally deaf for part of my life Nan Rosen _www.rosetwig.com_ (http://www.rosetwig.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 I've rode on train several times and it's an adventure, even with noise. Noise is quieter than on airplane. Most difficult task would be walking while the train in motion. When you open the vestibule door (ends of car), you will hear the gushing of air. Have fun riding on train, and relax! -gs preling 3G 03/03/03 On Thu, 16 Jun 2005 06:03:18 -0600, < > wrote: > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:05:36 EDT > From: spottedlee@... > Subject: going on train > I will be taking my first train trip since my CI, of course I never > really > heard what train actually sounds like all my life. > I would like to know if there might be any sounds that might frighten me > so > I won't act stupid. > Let me know what to expect. > Lee -- Greg Swager gswager@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Lee: Nothing is stupid when asking " what's that sound " as I always asked that question to the strangers. My brother and myself rode the Amtrak in LA when our friends and it was pretty neat to hear the toot toot sound. Enjoy your train ride! Debbie Prelingual > What I was most concern, not being able to know what I was hearing and I > don't want to look stupid by asking stupid questiond (what's that sounds). > > 7 days to train trip, > Lee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Yes that does make sense - comfort levels are set for that very reason - so loud sounds will never exceed that limit and blow your head off. NZ > Re: going on train > > > My son (, almost 7 years old) says his CI makes loud > noises softer so > they don't " hurt " his ears. Does this make sense? > --Karin, Mom to , and Tommy > www.bionicboy.blogspot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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