Cameras at real railroad locations
RailStream works with local hosts to bring trackside views to railfans wherever they are.
Behind the view
Technology that brings the tracks closer.
From a camera at a trackside host to a player in your home, RailStream is built around the picture, the sound, and the moments you do not want to miss.
Made for the way railfans watch
Useful technology should make the railroad feel closer and the player easier to use.
Sound is part of the picture
Digital sound processing is used across the network. More than 90% of sites offer stereo audio, and La Grange, Illinois offers 5.1 surround.
Quality for your connection
Supported cameras offer multiple stream qualities so the player can adapt to your connection and device.
Time to catch the moment
Supported cameras and plans offer DVR rewind. The available window can reach nine days; check each camera for its current range.
Built and monitored by RailStream
Our team operates the streaming infrastructure and monitors camera sites. You can check current camera health on the status page.
A member experience
Paid plans add more cameras, multi-view layouts, and ad-free watching. Engineer includes supported mobile and TV apps.
Our infrastructure
Built and operated by people who watch trains, too.
Mike and Andrea started RailStream in 2011. The network has grown through hands-on engineering and partnerships with the people who host cameras at railroad locations.
The UniFi case study offers a closer look at the network behind the streams.