Railfan PTZ Train Camera, Elkhart

A Mainline Train-Watching Hotspot

This camera overlooks the former New York Central main line between Chicago and New York, today operated by Norfolk Southern as its Chicago Line. Sitting at milepost 421.6, roughly one hundred miles east of Chicago, the location delivers a steady procession of heavy freight and passenger movements.

Railroad Heritage at the Museum

The view is hosted by the National New York Central Railroad Museum, home to vintage locomotives, rolling stock and artifacts that preserve Elkhart's rich rail history. The nearby Robert Young Yard is one of the largest classification yards east of the Mississippi.

What You Will See

Expect Norfolk Southern manifest, intermodal and local freights, Amtrak's Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited, and Grand Elk Railroad operations, with Canadian Pacific holding track rights. The pan-tilt-zoom lens follows the action across the platform and yard.

A Crossroads of American Railroading

Elkhart has long stood at a crucial junction of Midwest rail traffic, and this feed captures the enduring rhythm of one of North America's most renowned train-watching destinations.