Virtual Railfan's live train cameras at Roanoke, Virginia, are hosted by the Virginia Museum of Transportation, the official transportation museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the historic N&W freight station, the museum preserves the city's rich rail heritage with an extensive collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, rolling stock, and exhibits covering automotive, aviation, and space transportation.
Roanoke is one of Norfolk Southern's most important rail hubs, home to a major yard, locomotive servicing facilities, and the historic Roanoke Shops. The city is the only location on NS's network where the Heartland Corridor and Crescent Corridor intersect, moving intermodal containers, coal, merchandise, and local freight. Up to 50 trains pass daily, and Amtrak's Northeast Regional stops here, with plans for expanded passenger service.
This PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera captures one of North America's busiest rail crossroads in real time, showing Norfolk Southern freight operations, Amtrak passenger trains, and the constant flow of containers and merchandise that flows through this historic rail junction. The view showcases classic Appalachian railroad infrastructure against Roanoke's preserved downtown architecture, making it an essential live feed for railfans monitoring the Heartland and Crescent Corridors.
**Virginia Museum of Transportation**
303 Norfolk Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia
https://www.vmt.org/
**Railroad Radio Frequencies:**
- 160.950 MHz (AAR 56) – Norfolk Southern Road
- 160.245 MHz (AAR 09) – Norfolk Southern Yard
- 160.440 MHz (AAR 22) – Norfolk Southern Dispatcher
- 160.800 MHz (AAR 46) – Amtrak
- Feed: https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/46870
**Related Links:**
- Camera Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BE4XEVXTZvcSHCSEA
- Amtrak Train Locator: https://www.amtrak.com/services/maps.trainlocation.html