Birmingham, Al

Sloss Furnace, with its rich industrial history and close proximity to active rail lines, offers an incredible vantage point for railfans to capture Norfolk Southern and CSX action against a historic backdrop. Visit today!

Railfan Information

PTZ Camera

20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222, United States

Trains Per Day: 70-80

Trains on this line:
NS, CSX, Amtrak, ATN

The PTZ camera is a 360 degrees movable camera that can see the entire junction area. In its home position it overlooks the NS East End District line and the ATN Birmingham Sub. The Amtrak Cardinal can be seen arriving and departing on the NS East End District. This area is very busy and a great railfan location

Gate Crossing Camera

20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222, United States

Trains Per Day: 50-60

Trains on this line:
CSX, NS, Amtrak

The Gate Crossing camera is a fixed position camera overlooking the CP GATE RRX diamond between the NS NA/West End District and CSX Boyles Terminal Sub. There is also a connecting track which is used by the Amtrak Cardinal to reach the platform at the Birmingham Amtrak Station. All kinds of different trains run on the CSX line, while on the NS NA/West End District you will see mostly local/transfer trains and coal trains. Including BNSF intermodal trains that come off the CSX Boyles Terminal Sub and BNSF 27th Street interchange transfer job

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