Reading Outer Station Live Railcam – Reading Blue Mountain & Northern

This live railcam from the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad shows Reading Outer Station in Reading, Pennsylvania, a historic railroad location just north of the city.

Reading's name is woven into American railroad history through the Reading Railroad, made famous by the Monopoly board game. Outer Station served as a stop on lines heading north toward the coal regions. Today the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern, often known as the Reading and Northern, is a large regional railroad that carries freight and runs popular passenger excursions, including steam-hauled trips, through the hills of eastern Pennsylvania.

What to watch for

• Reading and Northern freight trains
• Occasional excursion and special trains
• Railroad yards and historic surroundings

The railroad maintains a fleet that includes vintage locomotives and coaches, so railfans may catch something special. Freight moves throughout the week, while excursions are more common on weekends and in autumn foliage season. The stream is provided by Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad.