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Rochelle (Illinois)

Virtual Railfan’s angle on the UP × BNSF diamond

Rochelle (Illinois)

Rochelle, Illinois, United States

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Where this camera films

Location
Rochelle, Illinois, United States

Weather & light at the camera

Sun times calculated for this camera’s coordinates.

Trains on this camera

On the line here

Nearest grade crossing9th StBNSF Aurora, MP 83.56 · FRA ID 069801M · public crossing · 2 main tracks · timetable speed 45 mph · whistle ban (24 hr)
< 50 m
Nearest named bridgeKyte RiverBNSF Aurora, MP 83 · multiple tracks
1.0 km
Yards nearby
Global 3 · Union Pacific3.2 km
Rockford (CN) · CN39 km
Rockford (CPRS) · CPKC39 km

FRA / NTAD — crossing inventory Jul 21, 2026 · bridge inventory Oct 14, 2022 · rail yards (FRA / NTAD)

About this cam

Virtual Railfan’s camera at Rochelle, Illinois covers the famous flat crossing of the Union Pacific and BNSF main lines at Rochelle Railroad Park. The linked spot reports 80–100+ trains per 24 hours combined.

What to watch for

Two transcontinental main lines crossing at grade — intermodal, grain, coal, automotive and ethanol in constant rotation.

The camera

Stream
YouTube live stream
Traffic
Freight & passenger
Sound
Live lineside audio — horns and engines
Hours
Streams around the clock, 24/7
Camera movement
Aimed by the operator
Feed checked
August 3, 2026
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Filmed location

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