Barstow BNSF Railway Yard
OnlineWatch BNSF freight trains roll through the historic Barstow rail yard, where the Southern Transcon mainline splits toward Cajon Pass and the Mojave Desert.
This PTZ camera overlooks one of the busiest rail junctions in North America, capturing intermodal, manifest, and Amtrak traffic in constant motion.
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A Legendary Railroad Crossroads
Barstow sits at the heart of the Southern Transcon, the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe mainline linking Chicago and Los Angeles. This is where the Needles Subdivision becomes the Cajon Subdivision, with Union Pacific's Los Angeles Subdivision tying in nearby at Daggett.
Heavy, Nonstop Traffic
The yard sees dozens of trains daily — BNSF intermodal and manifest freights, Union Pacific hauls, and Amtrak's Southwest Chief passenger service all pass through this junction, making it one of the busiest rail-watching spots in the country.
A Museum-Hosted Vantage Point
The camera is mounted at the Western America Railroad Museum, housed in the historic Barstow Harvey House, giving an elevated panoramic view over the crossovers and switching yard below.
Location Details
Barstow
San Bernardino County, California, United States
North America
Timezone
Los_Angeles
America/Los_Angeles (UTC7)
GPS Coordinates
34.9049°, -117.0244°
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