I played next to the train several times, and I really didn't mind it at all - it was actually cool, started a bit of breeze, but I grew up in the city, I need the city noise now and then, so...
I also missed the hookers, but plenty of people were bumming my smokes! Also very funny. I never realized how diverse the foot traffic in that area is... I'm usually just going through on the MAX or riding through on my bike!