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Train reports smoke from locomotive near Melrose St

Heard on: Springfield Area Freight Railroads
01:39
00:00
Yeah, it's the Melrose Gate here.
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Melrose St, Springfield, MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a train crew near Melrose Gate in Springfield reported that a second locomotive was emitting heavy smoke and what appeared to be flames before shutting down. The crew continued moving the train while monitoring for a possible fire. Mechanical assistance was being arranged to inspect the unit.

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