Roanoke Railyard PTZ Trainspotting
OnlineWatch freight and passenger trains roll through one of Norfolk Southern's busiest rail hubs, where the Heartland and Crescent Corridors intersect. This pan-tilt-zoom camera tracks long auto-rack consists, intermodal stacks and Amtrak's Northeast Regional against a backdrop of downtown tracks and the historic N&W freight yard.
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A Premier Railfanning Vantage Point
This camera overlooks the tracks beside the Virginia Museum of Transportation, set in the historic Norfolk & Western freight station. Up to fifty trains a day pass through, making it one of the most rewarding spots in North America for train watching.
A Strategic Norfolk Southern Hub
Roanoke is the only place on the network where the Heartland Corridor and the Crescent Corridor meet, funneling coal, merchandise and intermodal traffic through a major yard and locomotive servicing facilities.
Living Rail Heritage
The surrounding district preserves the city's deep railroad legacy, from the famed Roanoke Shops to an extensive collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotives displayed at the adjacent museum.
What You Can See
The pan-tilt-zoom lens follows arriving and departing consists, switching moves and the occasional Amtrak Northeast Regional, giving a constantly changing view of working American railroading.
Location Details
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, United States
North America
Timezone
New_York
America/New_York (UTC4)
GPS Coordinates
37.2729°, -79.9459°
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