Trainspotting at La Plata Amtrak Station (Virtual Railfan Site) – 2-Day Visit

Come along with me on my personal visit to the La Plata, Missouri Amtrak Station — one of the most popular Virtual Railfan camera locations in the U.S.! I spent two days watching trains, exploring the historic station, and soaking up the sights and sounds of this midwestern railfan paradise. 🚄 Highlights include: – Daily Amtrak Southwest Chief (#3 westbound, #4 eastbound) – Nonstop BNSF freight traffic – A look at the station building, platform, and surrounding area – Tour the Northeastern Missouri (NEMO) Model Railroad Club inside the La Plata Station – A visit to the Depot Inn in La Plata, MO 🎥 This is not the livestream — it’s my personal footage from July 2025. 🏛️ Originally built in 1945 by Santa Fe and restored in the early 2000s, La Plata station is a quiet gem with serious rail action. 💬 Let me know in the comments if you’ve been here or want to go! 📍Location: La Plata, MO (LAP – Southwest Chief route) Music: Roa - Your Words & other Youtube music #Railfan #LaPlataMO #AmtrakStation #SouthwestChief #Trainspotting #BNSF #VirtualRailfan #TrainWatching #RailfanTrip #TravelVlog #MidwestTrains #DepotInn