Decatur, Alabama – Fixed Train Camera (West View)

Virtual Railfan's LIVE train cameras at Decatur, Alabama, are located about a quarter of a mile south of the Tennessee River Bridge on the Historic Decatur Union Depot, built in 1905 by Southern Railway. Passenger service ended in 1979 upon the cancellation of Amtrak's Floridian train. Today, the depot is a museum featuring many original artifacts, like tools and restored signage, plus a model train display. It is operated by Decatur Parks & Recreation, our hosts.

Since Decatur's railroad bridge is a bottleneck shared by two Class I Railroads, our cameras record every train running through the area, including locals, which switch several industries along the riverfront throughout the day. The majority of rail traffic is intermodal, with a healthy diet of manifest freight thanks to Norfolk Southern's nearby Sheffield Classification Yard. Note: there is no Amtrak service at this location.

This fixed west-facing camera captures freight and intermodal trains as they traverse one of the region's busiest rail corridors. The historic depot and riverside setting provide a compelling backdrop to continuous railroad activity, making this an ideal vantage point for tracking CSX, Norfolk Southern, and other carrier operations throughout the day.

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