Trains rattle across the diamonds at Rochelle, Illinois, where Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks intersect. This busy spot draws railfans from around the world like a magnet. To cope with the growing numbers of eager fans, the community of Rochelle constructed a unique railroad park, complete with covered pavilion, restrooms, and a paved parking lot. It was an instant success, but not without obstacles, as you'll hear from the crusader who fought great odds to make it a reality.

Pentrex cameras set up at Rochelle to record every passing train over an eleven hour period, from sunup to sundown. Intermodal, coal, and manifest trains are headed by a vast array of motive power, representing most modern locomotive types. Train symbols and destinations are shown for all movements across the former CNW/CB&Q diamonds. Join us for a day at Rochelle where trains just keep on rolling past the pavilion. It's a fascinating location and an amazing story that's turning Rochelle into a railfan Mecca on the midwestern prairie.

60 Minutes
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Packaged in Plain Wrap
Produced by Pentrex 1999

ROCHELLE