Deshler Crossroads CSX Diamond PTZ

The CSX Diamond at Deshler

This camera frames the celebrated railroad diamond at Deshler Crossroads Park, where the Toledo Subdivision (Cincinnati to Detroit via Toledo) intersects the Garrett and Willard Subdivisions (Baltimore to Chicago via Pittsburgh). The at-grade crossing of these two heavy main lines is a rare and dramatic piece of railroad geometry.

A Baltimore & Ohio Heritage

Deshler grew up as a Baltimore & Ohio crossroads, and the surviving rail structures, including the footprint of the former interlocking control tower, give the scene a deep historic character that railfans treasure.

Non-Stop Freight Action

The junction handles upwards of fifty CSX freight trains each day, a steady parade of intermodal and manifest traffic that makes Deshler one of the busiest rail hubs in Ohio and a magnet for the live train-watching community.

A Pan-Tilt-Zoom Vantage

The PTZ lens looks south toward Lima and can be repositioned by operators to follow the most interesting movements, offering an ever-changing perspective on the diamond, the signals, and the surrounding park.