Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (Chehalis) Webcam

Northern Pacific Railroad Depot

The Northern Pacific Railroad Depot in Chehalis, Washington, was built in 1912 as a key passenger and freight station on the Northern Pacific main line. Designed in a distinctive Mission Revival style, it reflected the importance of rail travel to the region's growing lumber and agricultural economy. The depot served generations of travelers and shipments before passenger rail service declined in the mid-20th century. Today, the tracks beside it are part of the BNSF Seattle Subdivision, a busy freight corridor connecting Puget Sound with inland routes. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, the historic building was preserved by the local community. It now operates as the Lewis County Historical Museum, standing as a landmark of Chehalis' railroad heritage.

The webcam provides live views of one of the region's busiest rail corridors. From this vantage point, viewers can see BNSF freight trains traveling between Tacoma and Vancouver, Washington, as well as Union Pacific trains running on trackage rights between Portland, Oregon and Tacoma, Washington. The camera also captures Amtrak passenger trains, including the Cascades and Coast Starlight, which together operate 14 daily services along this line. The nearest Amtrak stop for passengers is Centralia, Washington, just a short ride from Chehalis. Watching this webcam, enthusiasts can enjoy real-time rail activity, spotting a variety of locomotives and freight consists as they pass through the historic rail corridor. It's a perfect feed for train watchers, rail fans, and anyone curious about the Pacific Northwest's rail operations.