Rochelle Railroad Park, Train observation park in Rochelle, Illinois.
The railroad park features an elevated viewing platform with a covered gazebo, offering clear views of trains passing through the double diamond crossing.
The park opened in August 1998 as the first dedicated railroad viewing facility in the United States, replacing an unsafe informal gathering spot.
The park includes a recreated hobo jungle and strap rail track display, representing different aspects of American railroad heritage through time.
Visitors have access to restrooms, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, and a live railroad scanner monitoring both Union Pacific and BNSF operational frequencies.
The facility contains two international webcams streaming continuous footage of the railroad diamond crossing to train enthusiasts worldwide.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.92030,-89.07200
Latest update: March 19, 2025 04:54
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