Planned 4 Hours in Train. How Loud Can It Be Inside? Any Tips?

[Xorthian]

So I'm bit afraid to go for that trip but I really need to too.
My T volume increased around month ago so I think I'm on the safe side to not add further insult to the injury.

However I wonder how loud it can be inside train wagon? I'm not sure if I will be able to put earplugs in as I might still have inflammation in ear canals - will see ENT tommorow about that though.


Should I pop some NAC before trip? How much in one dose if yes?

 

[snow86]

hi,

Dont have to put stuff inside your ears, just get ear muffs or lend them from someone. Its a good thing to have anyway.
http://www.ameripac.net/photos/3mearmuffs.jpg

 

[dan]

Hey @Xorthian, are you the desendant of Nicholai Przewalsky?
Anyways, most modern trains are quiet, but sometimes there is track screech.
I suggest testing without plugs and have them with you just in case.
EeEeeeEyaaaaaa!

 

[jimH]

Should I pop some NAC before trip? How much in one dose if yes?

There have been articles that it can help prevent hearing damage from loud noises. As far as dosage, 600 mg is probably the most common that I've seen for a single capsule.

There's a thread about NAC if you haven't already checked it out: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/n-acetylcysteine-nac.395/

 

[linearb]

I took an Amtrak train for 12 hours recently, and had an accurate DB meter with me.

I clocked the average cabin volume at about 57db, which is to say, nothing to be even slightly concerned about. Even during acceleration and braking, the volume from the train itself rarely exceeded 70db.

Obviously, your mileage may vary -- for instance, I know that the subway trains in the city I live in often exceed 80db, which is not something I'd tolerate for very long without protection.