TrainsMag.com Reader Poll – February 9, 2004

[samfp1943]

I already made a comment about giving the most people the chance to watch. But, I've always wanted to comment about the view of the webcam. What are the odds of getting some trees cut down on the left side of the view so we can see Global III?? Or knock down some houses on the right side to give a clear view of the BNSF approach?? I'm just kidding here. But....

Dennis: From another web site, here is an option to view BNSF transcon at Ft. Madison, Ia. [This is a sponsored, therefore commercial web site, but the camera's are live. I am posting for your FYI and not trying to sell or promote anything. I just felt that the action might be of interest on the web cams.Descriptions are cut and pasted from LIveTrains.com ]

http://www.livetrains.com/plugins/cam/default.asp.

 

 And: Belen, New Mexico - Along The Route Of The El Camino Real

Belen, New Mexico, founded in 1740 by Spaniards in honor of the city of Bethlehem, is along the route of The Camino Real, or The Royal Road, which is among New Mexico's most important cultural artifacts.  Belen soon became a bustling railroad center for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.  The Santa Fe first arrived in 1880 from Albuquerque, generating town growth and establishing a rail yard.  Then in 1907, the Santa Fe completed the Belen Cut-Off from Amarillo and markets to the East, alleviating train travel over the Raton Pass to the north.  The Cut-Off made Belen a railroad center, creating its nickname "The Hub City".

The Belen Train Cam is situated on the Belen Harvey House Museum, operated by The Valencia County Historical Society. 

http://www.livetrains.com/snav/5/page.htm

Galesburg, Illinois - A Strong Railroad Heritage

The first train pulled into Galesburg on December 7, 1854. Four original lines -- The Aurora Branch, Central Military Tract, Peoria & Oquawka, and the Northern cross -- eventually merged to form the foundation of the CB&Q system in Illinois. The formation of the railroad into and through Galesburg in four directions had a dramatic effect on the community. The population grew rapidly and the building trades prospered. Galesburg became a home for a major railroad installation, and the CB&Q became the city's largest employer well into the twentieth century. In 1926 the CB&Q employed 3300 persons in Galesburg. That led to the formation of good relationships and of financial and other benefit to all parties. This long era good feeling continued to the time of formation of Burlington Northern in 1970

http://www.livetrains.com/snav/6/page.htm

[ernwes]

It seems OK as is. After all, how many freight cars can you miss in 3 seconds? Its not as if the trains are passing at any great rate of speed.

[Mike4321]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mike4321

Would love to have other web cams to look at but to answer the ?. Keep it like it is . The more people that can enjoy it, the better. To cut down the # of viewers by 1/2 just so the remaining few can watch it at a faster rate isnt worth it. I think it is great & by the way , THANK YOU FOR HAVING IT AVAILABLE for so many people can enjoy it!!!!

[:D][:D][8D][8D]

[rojanes]

Keep it like it is.... great stuff.... Hope someday you will be able to add a webcam for some busier spots, such as Tehachapi... Now that would be really cool.....

rojanes

[spbed]

In the early morning around 6AM Rochelle time the webcam is terrific becuase you can get a hour before you are logged off. Come 9AM Rochelle time the webcam will only give you a minute or to before delogging you. If some thing could be done to improve the busy time of the day it would be really good.

[Anonymous]

One improvement I would like to suggest is the ability to increase the overall size of the Rochelle picture, which would be handy for us with less than optimal eyesight.
Thanks!

[Anonymous]

If changing means losing viewers, then keep it as is. I enjoy the webcam. Across the "X" from there the camera is mounted is the old Del Monte cannery. I spent two summers in the late 60s in the Rochelle area picking peas for Del Monte. Many of the fields we were in were bordered by the old CNW (now UP) and the BN. It is great to go back every now and then to revisit old memories! - GDGregg, Louisiana

[georgefain]

I try again every few weeks but I have yet to be able to bring it up. Do you have server denial volumes to justify reducing the users? Perhaps you should do as VDOT does and time out someone who has been on for hours to allow some others to see the sight.

[Sterling1]

I have not seen the Rochelle Web cam yet but I don't have the available bandwidth yet, so that's why voted to keep the webcam as usual.

[Anonymous]

Keep webcam the same but add a microphone to catch the sounds!?

[Anonymous]

i think the cam should stay just as it is, it's a good view into the railroading world & should be able to be enjoyed by as many people as possible. i would personally like to thank TRAINS for affording us this view...

showing the signaling aspects would enhance the viewing pleasure, also if there could be scanner audio that would further immerse the viewer into this experience...putting webcams in other "hotspots" should be something worth looking into based on the amount of replys posted about the rochelle cam.

bottom line is, you guys are doing fine w/ this one, so i'm sure there will be a loyal following should you guys get other webcams up & running elsewhere in the states. i see alot of suggestions out there.

[spro3211]

Keep it the way it is but, I agree with the comments about adding scanner traffic.

[Anonymous]

In place of removing the trees and houses suggested earlier, it would be interesting if there was a way to show the signals for the two lines so we would know if any traffic is in the area.

[nvrr@norfolk]

Keep the present format, an increase would be nice but no one should have to suffer for it. Maybe in the not to distant future the ingrease can be made with no drawbacks. nvrr@ norfolk

[Mike4321]

[:D][:)] Ladies, gentlemen & others: just got off the web cam watching the 1st train of the day for me. Needless to say, this is the way to start your day; watching the web cab with snow on the ground there & me inside with a hot cup of Joe & watching something I actually love to watch=TRAINS=. Keep it the same way so more people can enjoy watching at the same time. This is trains-not McDonald's instant service!!!! so what if it is every 3 seconds-it isnt worth knocking 100 viewers off the air so 30 can watch it instantly-Just like having a model train layout-what makes it worthwhile & rewarding??? it is your imagination & your memories looking @ something/doing something very satisfying// GREAT JOB GUYS & GIRLS-ENJOY IT LIKE IT IS & that will let you all do something with your time, $, engergy that will bebfit the masses. like a new story or pics in the mag!! ok nuff said-hav nice day!!!!

[marlboro]

I just would like to see a bigger image of the web cam, its so exciting to watch, but its so small. A bit bigger would accentuate the beauty to this busy crossing. Still love it though!!

[log train]

Love the cam. Wish we could have sound to indicate when trains are crossing. Thanks

[Anonymous]

I must agree with most, leave it as is. I get bumped off enough as it is now.

[Anonymous]

On cloudy day web cam is hard to see, and could picture be larger on screen. I watch it every day, and it great.

[Anonymous]

Keep Rochelle as it is. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FORT MADISON WEB CAM. I REALLY LIKED THE ACTION ON THE BNSF

Dennis Holmes

[spbed]

In my travels to train watching places I would say if possible the crossing of the UPRR & BNSF @ Colton Ca with the UPRR transfers has more real RR action then Rochelle also Dagget Ca so if a cam can put up at either site it would be great!

[spbed]

I would like to thank Trains for implementing the web cab as it has given me many enjoyable moments. I met a Brit @ Daggett last Sept & he told me he watches it also. It made so curious that I actually flew their to see the site live. Thanks again.

[Anonymous]

The Rochelle web cam is awesome. It gives some of us who do not have the opportunity to see these types of trains a chance to do so on a daily basis. Any chance to get any sound?
Sincerely,
Michael Germanese

[Anonymous]

How about a 'web cam of the month' maybe at the 'hotspot' ?

[Anonymous]

I just found it...and ya wanna cut my chances of viewing it???? ahhhhhhhh!!!! please keep it the way it is :)

[Anonymous]

Just signed on at M.P. #744 Central Oregon & Pacific. Get all of two trains / day, but they're only going 10 mph until some of the 1942 ties are replaced, a work in progress.
Given the alternatives available on the web cam, please keep it the way it is.
sloughfox outside Reedsport. OR.

[jextra]

Yes, it would be nice if those trees on the left could be taken down!.....Oh well,.... Anyway, great webcam setup. However, audio would be great!. Guess I don't want to much do I?

[Anonymous]

I still watch the Ft. Madison RailCam, along with the Rochelle RailCam, during my lunch hour at work almost every day. Here's the link to Ft. Madison that I use:
http://www.railserve.com/jump/jump.cgi?ID=11055 Hope it works for you all.

[Anonymous]

Kansas City would be a GREAT place to have a WebCam or two. There are so many good places around town it would be difficult to chose which one to put a camera on. My prime choice though would be from "The Hill" overlooking Santa Fe Junction - especially now with the new flyover in service there.