Trains Magazine rolls out upgraded Rochelle webcam NEWSWIRE

ROCHELLE, Ill. — Trains Magazine has launched its newly upgraded webcam at the Rochelle Railroad Park. The new camera features a higher resolution, real-time view with sound of the diamond crossing at the park. As many as 120 BNSF Railway and Union Pacific trains a day pass through the city of 9,500 residents every 24 hours.

To view the webcam, go to www.trainsmag.com.

“Rochelle is one of the best shows in America for big-time freight traffic, and the Webcam is an great way for Trains to share what goes on there every day,” Trains Editor Jim Wrinn says. “Of course, it’s got to be on every fan’s bucket list to visit Rochelle, but until you have time to get there, the Webcam is the next best thing.”

The hardware installation took place July 16, and, with some work upgrading servers, the camera went live for viewers on Monday.

“I knew we could improve the image quality, picture size and frames per second but during selection and testing process one big feature I wanted and looked for was sound,” says Kalmbach Publishing Co. Vice President of Technology James Schweder. “For me seeing trains go by is great but I love their sound and now that the camera is installed it’s the feature I love most.”

For more on the Rochelle Railroad Park, go to www.rochellerailroadpark.org.