Anchorage Train Yard Cam

What You'll See

This high-definition PTZ webcam provides a comprehensive view of the Alaska Railroad's Anchorage Yard, capturing daily freight operations, switching activities, and intermodal staging. The camera overlooks the diesel locomotive shop, passenger coach storage areas, and the main rail lines where trains operate year-round in Alaska's challenging conditions.

About Alaska Railroad Operations

Located at the headquarters of the state-owned Alaska Railroad, this strategic vantage point showcases the unique isolated rail network that connects Seward to Fairbanks through Denali National Park. The yard serves as the central hub for both freight operations (60% of revenue) and passenger services, including scenic excursions and transportation to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Viewing Experience

The PTZ camera technology allows for dynamic tracking of train movements throughout the yard, providing viewers with close-up perspectives of locomotive operations and detailed views of the railyard infrastructure that keeps Alaska's vital transportation network running efficiently.