Dev tools · September 17, 2023
Live Train Webcams
Our son is really into trains. He was home sick a few weeks ago and we found that there are several YouTube channels that have live video feeds from various train stations or railway clubs around the US. He really liked it, but he kept wanting to know when the next train was going to show up so he could see it. I built this small website at https://train.api.connelly.casa/ which shows the time to the next train (Pacific time) and will automatically rotate channels to find the next train. It uses the Amtrak live train data today. In the future I might add other agencies, since…
Live Train Webcams launched on September 17, 2023 with 15 votes, #1,429 of 4,228 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Live Train Webcams combines YouTube live feeds from U.S. train stations with Amtrak schedule data to show when the next train will arrive. The website automatically rotates through available webcam feeds and displays countdown timers in Pacific time, so viewers know exactly when to watch for trains. It's designed for train enthusiasts, particularly children interested in rail transportation.
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Our son is really into trains. He was home sick a few weeks ago and we found that there are several YouTube channels that have live video feeds from various train stations or railway clubs around the US. He really liked it, but he kept wanting to know when the next train was going to show up so he could see it. I…
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