Chesterton: Porter Junction Webcam

Chesterton: Porter Junction

Porter Junction is a historic railway junction located near Chesterton, Indiana, serving as a key connection point on the local freight and passenger rail network. The junction features multiple tracks converging, including mainline and siding tracks, allowing for train passing, switching, and staging operations. It is equipped with standard gauge rails (4 ft 8½ in / 1,435 mm) and traditional mechanical and electronic signaling systems to manage train movements safely.

The junction is monitored by a live webcam, offering enthusiasts real-time views of train operations, track switches, and passing rolling stock. Technical characteristics include heavy-duty rail ties, concrete sleepers in some areas, and a mix of manual and remotely controlled track switches, supporting both high-capacity freight and lighter passenger trains. Viewers of the live webcam can see a variety of trains: heavy freight trains operated by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, local shortline freight trains run by Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS), and occasional passenger excursions from heritage operators like The Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society.