RailStream Pop-Up Live Rail Cam – MH Tower, Chicago

About this camera

Welcome to RailStream's pop-up live rail cam from Chicago, Illinois. This limited-time public preview overlooks the historic MH Tower, featuring intense commuter and freight action from Metra and Norfolk Southern, complete with enhanced trackside audio.

Chicago is the railroad capital of North America, where more major railroads meet than anywhere else on the continent. Its web of lines, junctions and interlocking towers has fascinated railfans for generations, and historic towers like MH are reminders of the era when operators controlled junctions by hand.

## What to watch for

  • Metra commuter trains running in and out of the city
  • Norfolk Southern freight trains
  • Rich trackside sounds of horns, bells and rumbling wheels

Weekday rush hours bring the busiest commuter traffic, while freight trains can appear at any time of day or night. The enhanced audio makes it feel like standing beside the tracks. As a pop-up preview, the camera may only be available publicly for a limited period. The stream is provided by Railstream.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is this rail cam?

At historic MH Tower in Chicago, Illinois.

Which railroads appear?

Metra commuter trains and Norfolk Southern freights.

Is the camera permanent?

It is a limited-time public preview.

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