Trains of Southern Illinois

Hello friends my name is Mike and I'm a railfan from Southern Illinois. I love to watch and film trains. It's a fun and relaxing hobby for me, and being outdoors is a huge perk. On this channel you'll find my collection of train videos and railfanning adventures from around the Southern Illinois region (areas south of Springfield, IL). Some videos will contain other topics about railroad history. We have numerous railroads throughout the area, including NS, CSX, BNSF, CN, and UP. I strive to film interesting and unique trains and offer as much content variety as possible across different railroads and locations in Southern Illinois. I hope you enjoy these videos featuring the sights, sounds, and beauty of trains here in the Midwest. Please be sure to like and subscribe. Thanks for your support!


Trains of Southern Illinois

600 Subscribers! Thank you for your continued support.

10 months ago | [YT] | 1

Trains of Southern Illinois

The channel has hit the 500 subscriber milestone! Thanks to everyone who follows my video content. I'm passionate about trains and railfanning, and really appreciate your support. This hobby brings me peace and relaxation. Thanks again for contributing to the continued growth of the channel.

1 year ago | [YT] | 5

Trains of Southern Illinois

We've reached 400 subscribers! Thank you for your continued support!

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Trains of Southern Illinois

The weather here in Illinois has not been very cooperative for railfanning lately. In the past 2 weeks we've had multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms, wind, hail, and now flooding rains this weekend. Because of this, I've had few opportunities to shoot videos. The weather late next week looks much better (dry and warmer), so I'm looking forward to getting back out and shooting new videos for you guys then. Thanks for your patience!

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Trains of Southern Illinois

Thank you so much for helping me reach 300 subscribers! I really appreciate each and every one of you who follow my channel. I strive to offer the best train action and railfanning content for you all to enjoy. I love this hobby and I hope that comes across in the videos I release on this channel. Thanks again and looking forward to a great 2025.

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Trains of Southern Illinois

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you to all my channel subscribers for their awesome support throughout 2024. I appreciate all of your likes and comments on my videos as I try to bring you the very best train action from around the Southern Illinois area. I look forward to sharing more railfanning adventures with you guys in 2025. Have a safe holiday season!

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Trains of Southern Illinois

We've reached 200 subscribers! Thank you all so much for the continued support of my channel and railfanning hobby. I really appreciate it!

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Trains of Southern Illinois

Shoutout to youtube.com/@trainrailfan-mv6xx He's a fellow railfan from Illinois. Check out and subscribe to his channel! https://youtu.be/8qM_U61NcI4?feature=...

2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Trains of Southern Illinois

Ryan is a fellow Railfan from Illinois. Please check out and subscribe to his channel! He has some great videos on there: youtube.com/@RFRyan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqBQW...

2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Trains of Southern Illinois

youtube.com/@Arty0880‬ Subscribe to these fellow Railfans from Illinois!

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