![]() You can find all Virtual Railfan camera locations on their Facebook and YouTube pages. With over 70 cameras are up throughout the U.S., Quincy Amtrak has two of those. It’s a great partnership with the City of Quincy, BNSF, and Amtrak and I think it's only going to bring more tourism to Quincy when the time is right," said Cain. ![]() ![]() "It will boost tourism, we have seen that across the board where a camera goes in people learn about it, ‘Hey, I can take the Amtrak there.’" said Cox. This new form of tourism could be the secret ingredient to put this plan on the fast track towards completion. Mayor Kyle Moore announced earlier this year his ‘45 By 30 Plan’ which aims to grow Quincy's population to 45,000 by 2030. And Amtrak gave the blessing to have them installed," said Cox.īoth Cain and Cox said this single camera will increase the number of passengers who use the train. UP goes head-to-head on January 11, 2019. Train plows through snow drift in front of Laramie Historic Railroad Depot, Downtown Laramie, Wyoming - March 14, 2019. "We had to get permission from the City of Quincy to do this, they're the ones that sponsored it so that was easy. Enjoy the video below of some of the past action caught by the Virtual Railfan cameras Railroad Depot Webcam Videos. The company has 70 cameras spread across 25 locations nationwide.Ĭox said at any given time, 600 people can be watching the platforms which keeps safety and security a top priority. Virtual Railfan brings the trains to you wherever you can get online. High resolution, and the first in Illinois," said Cain. "With over 200 countries that view these cameras and over 800 minutes viewed a month, this brings Quincy to the world with virtual rail cams. Fostoria Railcams (Virtual Railfan) - Two live cameras at. She said the positives to this new feature are unlimited. Fostoria Railcams (Railstream) - Two live cameras along the CSX Fostoria Sub in Fostoria, Ohio. Holly Cain is the Executive Director of the Quincy Area Convention Bureau. ![]() "It allows people that are at home or clear across the country to watch trains in different locations that they may never get to visit in person," said Bob Cox, Virtual Railfans Customer Service Technician. This camera is a first for Quincy and the first in Illinois. Virtual Railfan's motto is - "We bring the trains to you."Īnd Tuesday the company installed its first camera in Illinois and it has a one way ticket to Quincy. The Quincy Amtrak station now has a way for millions to visit the Gem City without leaving home. ![]()
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