Fire spotted on rear locomotive of BNSF train in Melrose, Melrose NM


A fire was reported on the rear locomotive units of a BNSF train near Melrose, NM. The crew discussed whether to call the fire department or a mechanic for assistance.
Audio|Source: BNSF Clovis Sub: Melrose, NM Area
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Transcript:
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BNSF 7987, there's actually a technical here said he spotted our rear units on our head in there, or our rear units on fire.
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We are at 70.5. Oh,
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excuse me,
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70.0.
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head end milepost 670.5, the rear locomotive, like,
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the rear D.P.? Or your rear in-content? A rear in concept.
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Okay,
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everybody, see there.
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The top, that if they're looking at it, what's going on?
01:04
Okay, you need a fire department or a mechanic for that in the control?
01:08
He's looking at it now, I'm not right, so let me talk about the conductor.
01:13
Okay,
01:16
yeah, what conductor said?
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A little bit.
01:19
Okay,
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conductor is your radio leaking?
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You guys need fire department or you got under control there?
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Location mentioned:
Melrose, NM 88124
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