Freight train stops for inspection of hot wheel defect, Franklin County PA
Other Non-Crime EventA freight train traveling eastbound near Cross Rd detected a hot wheel defect on the 24th axle. The train slowed down and stopped near CP 53 for inspection and coordination with the dispatcher and mechanical crew. Repairs and braking inspections were planned to ensure safety before continuing the journey.
Audio|Source: Norfolk Southern - Lurgan Branch
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Transcript:
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372. 372. 372.
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0. Yes, sir, we got a defect of hot wheel on a 24th axle on the south side.
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We just knocked down the CP 53.
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It was wonderful if we could stop and check it out.
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And what do you have a cage around? Dispatcher.
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Like I said, I got a talker for a hot wheel on HW57.1.
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They reduced their speed at 30 miles per hour.
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And they can go to the nearest double tracker side, anything 20.
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There are any place in particular you like them to stop and minimize the way?
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Excuse me.
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Thank you that. That'll be double track for the mail.
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B60, ice zero, oh, at 5.0.
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Okay, M372, when you can stop, you can roll that car to your conductor if you need to.
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It is axle 24.
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Looks like ice wheel is on your conductor shop,
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dispatcher, nearest mechanical, and will this delay in the other train.
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Nearest the mechanicals out of Enola and currently you know once we can double track no delays on the train.
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Got a copy N372.
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We started bringing out your required tools for over 26.
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Help me up when you get to the car so that we can confirm the car number.
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Then we'll go over a braking inspection.
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All right, Roger Zed and that's including the engines, right? That axle count over.
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Yes, sir.
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Location mentioned:
Cross Rd, Fannett Township, PA
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