Archive for September, 2008

Train Horns: An Introduction

Have you ever wondered where exactly that high lonesome sound you can hear sometimes at night comes from? Obviously it’s a train horn - but are you curious about where that horn came from? There is so much lore, including many songs which have been created around the sound of a train horn as they speed down the track. Train horns managed to capture the collective imagination in a way that train whistles never quite succeeded in doing.

Alternative Fuels: Biodiesel, Electric, Ethanol and Water to Gas

As the cost of a gallon of gasoline heads over four dollars, everyone is scrambling to come up with a viable fuel alternative that’s cheaper and readily available. Four of these include: Biodiesel, Electricity, Ethanol and Water (Yes, Water).