Broken rail found under train near Larkwood, Louisville KY


A radio exchange reports a broken rail discovered directly under a train between switches 7 and 9 near Ness Woods and near Larkwood. Callers warn to stop the train to prevent an accident.
Audio|Source: Louisville Metro Railroads - Norfolk Southern
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Transcript:
I just have to look over and you got a broke rail right under your train.All right, broke rail.I might want to shut her down if you can.He's in the down there.Where's the broken rail? It's right here between the 7 and the 9 switch right off the frog.Ness Woods (number withheld).Where is he saying there's a broken rail at over?You're setting up there by Larkwood, over.Okay.
I just have to look over and you got a broke rail right under your train.All right, broke rail.I might want to shut her down if you can.He's in the down there.Where's the broken rail? It's right here between the 7 and the 9 switch right off the frog.Ness Woods (number withheld).Where is he saying there's a broken rail at over?You're setting up there by Larkwood, over.Okay.
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Louisville, KY
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