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11/10/2025

One of Amtrak's new "Airo" trainsets was recently seen passing by our live train camera at Paradise, PA.

11/09/2025

So cool!

We’re in Cordele this weekend! CJ is repping us at our booth. Stop by and say hi!
11/08/2025

We’re in Cordele this weekend! CJ is repping us at our booth. Stop by and say hi!

11/07/2025

ADBF 1759, a classic EMD GP9, was recently seen passing by our Elkhart, Indiana, live train cameras en route to the Pickens Railway in South Carolina.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/fzq7IQvL-oQFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStrasburg, Pennsylvania – November 7, 2025Vi...
11/07/2025

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/fzq7IQvL-oQ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Strasburg, Pennsylvania – November 7, 2025

Virtual Railfan, a leading provider of live railcam streams for railroad enthusiasts worldwide, is pleased to announce the return of its livestreaming operations at the Strasburg Rail Road’s historic J Tower. After a period of evaluation and planning, Virtual Railfan and the world-famous Strasburg Rail Road have reached an agreement allowing streaming to resume at this iconic location.

This renewed partnership follows nearly a year of collaboration to ensure a stable and reliable streaming configuration. The return of the J Tower camera allows viewers around the world to once again experience the charm and activity of one of America’s most beloved heritage railroads from a uniquely historic vantage point.

In addition, Virtual Railfan continues to operate its long-standing PTZ camera in Paradise, Pennsylvania, where it has streamed since July 27, 2019. This location at Leaman Place is at the east end of the Strasburg Rail Road and captures the interchange where its steam-powered excursions meet Amtrak’s bustling Philadelphia–Harrisburg Main Line (Keystone Corridor), as well as Norfolk Southern local freight operations. The junction sees approximately 30 daily train movements.

ABOUT THE STRASBURG RAIL ROAD

Chartered in 1832, the Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continuously operating short line railroad in the United States. Originally built to connect Strasburg with the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad, it played a vital role in supporting local agriculture and trade. The nearby junction at Leaman Place later developed into a key transfer point for passengers connecting to mainline service.

Today, the Strasburg Rail Road remains a living history experience, offering regular steam-powered excursions through picturesque Lancaster County. Its operating fleet includes historic locomotives such as Nos. 89, 90, and 475. The railroad also hosts popular seasonal and family events, including the annual appearances of Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, drawing railfans and visitors from across the nation.

11/07/2025

We have a pretty exciting announcement this afternoon at 3 PM EST, one that will make a lot of our viewers happy. Stay tuned!

11/07/2025

Check out this Budd RDC inspection car recently seen at Waupaca, Wisconsin.

11/05/2025

CSX 3194, the "Spirit of Our Law Enforcement" unit, was recently seen passing by our live train cameras in Waycross, Georgia.

Thanks to our Battle Creek cameras at Community Action, railfan Nick Rose was able to capture today's Amtrak inspection ...
11/04/2025

Thanks to our Battle Creek cameras at Community Action, railfan Nick Rose was able to capture today's Amtrak inspection train at the historic Michigan Central Railroad Station in Jackson, Michigan, about 48 rail miles east of Battle Creek.

Thanks for sharing your photo with us, Nick!

11/04/2025

An Amtrak inspection train was seen at Battle Creek, Michigan, this morning, from our live train cameras on the former Grand Trunk Depot, now home to Community Action.

11/04/2025

Adrian & Blissfield Railroad EMD GP9 no. 1759 was recently seen trailing on Norfolk Southern manifest train 143 at Chattanooga, TN, en route to Atlanta, GA. Eventually, the vintage EMD GP9 will be delivered to the Pickens Railway in South Carolina, where it will be used in lease service by the railway's subsidiary company.

11/03/2025

Here's what yesterday's double-headed departure from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum looked and sounded like!

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Virtual Railfan is dedicated to bringing you, the viewers the best quality live streams from some of the most iconic railroading hot spots on earth.

From location selection to final adjustments the VRF team works tirelessly to ensure we can deliver the very best products to our viewers. We're always updating, upgrading and staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest technology. When others can't or won't you can always look to Virtual Railfan to push the boundaries of what's possible in order to be the very best. Be sure to check out all of our live cams and more from all over the Globe.