Linda, I have personally lived in Lamplighter for 13 years and yes there is definitely train noise. It is a great neighborhood because we have wide streets, beautiful park and great neighbors and it is a small community. The train is most noticeable in the summer, however you do get used to it. The train horns are not as frequent because we are in the new "Quiet Zone". This train noise can be heard in several surrounding neighborhoods so if you are interested in living in Arvada, might I suggest you look south of 64th and West of Ward Rd.

Greetings Linda:

*******I would vist the neighborhood-- and talk w/ the neighbors about this.

If this is a concern for you-- there are numerous homes available/ that you don't have to even deal with train noise.

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All the best, Kathryn

According to the Arvada Report (June / July 2008 issue), the UP track, which runs diagonally by Lamplighter, carries about 25 trains a day. That's a lot of horns honking, day and night. Some people like it, some get used to it, some don't want to live anywhere it.

The good news for Lamplighter involves the new Quiet Zones.

The City has recently signed a contract to spend over $148,000 to implement measures to ensure safety at certain crossings, and not require train horns to routinely sound. Those intersections that most affect Lamplighter are Kipling and Simms.

Once construction commences, the process is expected to take about six weeks. Residents will be notified before the horns stop sounding.

Trains are a big part of Arvada's history and her day-to-day life. I think it's very cool that the City has made this big committment to make the trains easier to live with! If you want an agent who's very familiar with Arvada (lived here for 15 years), give me a call.