Eastern Railroad Discussion > Unknown train motor blew up Akron, Ohio approximately 1500 BG128

I was listening to the scanner driving trackside. I heard part of the call to the dispatcher, but I didn't hear the train or engine. Your help would be appreciated.

Pamela Aubele
Akron, OH

The entire town?

I see your confusion, unfortunately the web sight limits the length of the title. Hence the brevity in the title. Which might be the source of your confusion. 

Pamela Aubele
Akron, OH

I might be able to interpret what happened. It sounds like this engine on the train had a "Prime Mover" failure. This means the diesel engine block of the locomotive had a major mechanical failure which made it inoperable. When this happens; it's referred to a "Prime Mover" failure. This term is often used to distguish the term of engine as a whole versus the diesel engine block itself. Often, a "Prime Mover" failure happens with a bang or the term "Blew up", and it's never good.


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