This RailCam overlooks the BNSF Railway’s Clovis Subdivision near milepost 680.7 in Melrose, New Mexico. This important east-west freight corridor crosses the high plains of eastern New Mexico and connects the BNSF network between Clovis and the Texas Panhandle, with routes extending toward the Southwest and Midwest. Trains at this location commonly include manifest freight, grain trains, agricultural products, intermodal traffic, and occasional unit trains. Rail activity occurs throughout the day and night, offering viewers a glimpse of modern freight railroading across the wide-open landscape of eastern New Mexico.
Railroad: BNSF Railway
Subdivision: Clovis Subdivision
Milepost: 680.7
Typical Traffic: Manifest freight, grain trains, agricultural products, intermodal traffic, and occasional unit trains
Estimated Train Count: 60–70 trains per day
Passenger Service: None
Melrose Whistle Stop is an espresso, smoothie, and milkshake drive-through serving Melrose, NM and a local gathering place in the small community of Melrose, New Mexico, located alongside the historic BNSF main line. The business proudly supports the railroad community and welcomes railfans passing through the area. Its location beside the active Clovis Subdivision makes it an ideal home for a SouthWest RailCams camera, giving viewers around the world a front-row look at freight trains crossing the eastern New Mexico plains.
Visit their Website: Melrose Whistle Stop
Melrose is a small historic community in Curry County, New Mexico, located along the eastern plains of the state. The town developed alongside the railroad as rail lines expanded across eastern New Mexico, providing transportation for agriculture, ranching, and commerce. Its location between Clovis and the Texas Panhandle placed Melrose along an important transportation corridor connecting communities across the high plains. Today, Melrose retains its small-town character while the BNSF Railway continues to operate through the community, carrying freight across this historic New Mexico rail route.