Train strikes tree blocking tracks near marker 505, Easley SC


A train hit a large tree blocking the tracks near marker 505. The crew reported damage to the engine area and are checking for further issues while notifying others.
Audio|Source: NS Greenville District - Central, SC
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Transcript:
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Hit a nine-size tree at the 505, over.
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You hit, what happened, over? We hit a nice size tree at the 505 and not that one of my dislikes on the conductor side, over.
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Conductor side, uh, for you.
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One just flat out, Canucketside, Trigone, everything good with you and the engine over?
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Yeah, as far as we could tell, uh, we chopped up, we might have talked over a pretty good bit of it, but still won't go right now looking out if you got anybody coming.
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Okay, all right, I'll let them know, uh,
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and I'll pass on about that this flight now.
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I need to be hooked out there, over.
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I understand. Thank you now.
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All right, thank you.
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Easley, SC
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