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Train reports hot bearing and possible sticking brakes, Boone County IL

Other Non-Crime Event

Reported: 10/8/2025 01:46 AM

Boone County, IL

A train reported a hot bearing at Maples 66 near Boone County. The crew was instructed to perform a running set and release at 10 PSI or more due to possible sticking brakes.

Audio|Source: Northern Illinois Railroads

01:16

Transcript:

00:00

We got an HW alarm at Maples 66, Decimal 9 on card, WFRX, whiskey, sock, trot, Romeo, X-ray, (number withheld), again that is (number withheld).

00:16

I need to perform a running set and release at 10 PSI or greater, a next opportunity, possible sticking brakes over.

00:31

Yes, sir, it'll be WFRX, Whiskey, Fox Trot,

00:39

Romeo, X-ray,

00:41

(number withheld). Over.

00:55

All right, no problem.

00:56

And you did get the running set and release info to PSI or grader.

01:05

Did get the warm bearing notices requesting a running set and release at 10 PSI or greater at next opportunity for possible six breaks.

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