Detroit Lakes Train, MN Live Cam

Discover the Detroit Lakes Live Train Cam, offering a steady view from Washington Avenue, Minnesota. This live stream is sponsored by Janke's Sew & Vac and produced by @NTR-OTC from the corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue, capturing both traffic and the historic Detroit Lakes Station. It provides a unique window into train activity while you observe daily life in this small city.

The station, built between 1907 and 1908, stands as a notable example of early 20th-century railroad architecture, featuring buff-colored brick, a stone foundation, and distinctive detailing. It underwent a careful restoration in 2010, preserving its historic charm while incorporating modern touches for today’s travelers. Today it operates as an Amtrak stop on the Empire Builder route, linking Detroit Lakes to destinations from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest. The live stream serves as a real-time view of activity on the BNSF Staples Subdivision and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City network. To locate Detroit Lakes and learn more about the area, see the map further down the page.

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