Train bottoms out on track at Milepost 116.8 near Bridgeport


A train encountered a severe track problem near Bridgeport, causing the engine to hit the track hard. An inspector was sent to check for damage.
Audio|Source: Bridgeport CSX and NS Railroad
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Transcript:
116.8 north side of it. We hit that thing about 41, 42, and I mean we bottomed out. It hit hard. 116.8? Yes, sir, that is correct. All right. All right, I got a guy inspector[1] down there, check it out. All right, thank you, (name withheld). Guys, okay? Oh, yeah, we're all right, but the engine bottomed down pretty hard on that. That spot right there on the north side of that cross.
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[1]
inspector: Railroad inspector
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Location mentioned:
Bridgeport, AL 35740
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