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Train engine fire near Cedar Bluff Rd

Heard on: Peoria County IL Railroad Radio Princeville, IL BNSF Chillicothe, UP Peoria, IAIS
01:46
00:00
Road we're at is Cedar Bluff,
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Cedar Bluff Rd, Akron Township, IL 61559
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a train crew near Cedar Bluff Road in Akron Township reported that a traction motor on one of their locomotives was on fire at about milepost 156. Fire department units were contacted to respond to the incident. The crew discussed efforts to move the train and ensure safety while waiting for assistance. There were no confirmed reports of injuries.

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