Virtual Railfan

Definition

A live-streaming service that provides remote access to railroad cameras positioned along active tracks for hobbyist train spotters. For five bucks a month, you can obsess over freight trains from your couch with genuinely impressive video quality.

Example Usage

I've been watching Virtual Railfan's Denver cam all morning waiting to see the freight train carrying military equipment.

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