Only videoImmerse yourself in the rich railroad history of Roanoke, Virginia, with a live webcam view of the Roanoke Railway, a city deeply connected to the legacy of American railroading.
As the former headquarters of the Norfolk & Western Railway (N&W) and now a key point along Norfolk Southern’s rail network, Roanoke remains a must-visit destination for rail enthusiasts.
The live stream captures powerful freight trains rolling through this historic rail hub, where locomotives have been a defining part of the city’s identity for over a century. Roanoke is home to the famous Virginia Museum of Transportation, where visitors can see legendary steam locomotives like the N&W Class J No. 611, one of the most iconic passenger steam engines ever built.
With its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, Roanoke provides stunning views of trains weaving through the landscape in all seasons—whether it’s autumn leaves glowing along the tracks, snow-dusted rails in winter, or bright summer skies.
