Rochelle, Illinois — Railroad Park
Union Pacific and BNSF cross at one of the busiest diamonds in the Midwest, with an official trackside viewing platform.
Rochelle, Illinois — Railroad Park
BNSF / Union Pacific · Rochelle, Illinois, United States
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Rochelle Railroad Park is purpose-built for railfans: a covered pavilion, Wi-Fi, scanner audio, and unobstructed views of the BNSF and UP diamond. Both lines are major freight corridors east of the Mississippi.
What to watch for
BNSF Z-trains running hot, Union Pacific intermodal stacks, and Amtrak 5/6 (California Zephyr) twice a day.
Best viewing times
Daylight is steady; the California Zephyr passes Rochelle in early afternoon eastbound, late evening westbound.
Explore around Rochelle
3 places on Spotatrain within 25 km of Rochelle — 1 spot and 2 live cams.