The new home for the trainspotting community!

The TrainTrack app is revolutionizing train spotting by bringing together sightings, photo spots, and the entire rail community on a single platform. Say goodbye to the chaos of countless messaging groups and to your best photos getting lost in the algorithms of traditional social media channels.

What is TrainTrack?

The platform fills a gap for all railroad enthusiasts. It’s a safe, respectful space designed specifically to meet the needs of train spotters. Here, you can document your experiences along the tracks and connect with like-minded people.

Technical Features: Precise Tools for Spotters

Specific metadata fields: Record precise vehicle data for each photo or sighting, such as vehicle number, model series, train number, operator, and car order.

Filterable database: Search sightings and special runs—updated daily—by specific routes, regions, or train types.

No upload limits: Upload your high-resolution train photos without any restrictions and organize them into your own albums.

Built-in sun position calculator: Check the sun’s path at a selected photo spot directly in the app to plan the side lighting perfectly for your shot.

Precise location details: Access logistical details about photo spots, such as exact directions, safety distances, platform heights, and on-site sightlines.

An Overview of the Most Important Community Features

Gamification & Collecting Fun: Earn points, levels, and badges for your activities and stay motivated.

Organized Sightings: Document your train sightings quickly, neatly, and in an organized manner in one central location.

Real-Time Updates: Get instant automated notifications about which special trains are currently running on the lines in your area.

Discover Photo Spots: Find the best spots for the perfect train photo right in your neighborhood.

Organize Your Sightings: Document your train sightings quickly, neatly, and in an organized manner in one central location.

Real-time updates: Get instant automated notifications about which special trains are currently running on the lines in your region.

Discover photo spots: Find the best locations for the perfect train photo right in your area.

Gamification & the fun of collecting: Earn points, levels, and badges for your activities and stay motivated.

What are the benefits of using TrainTrack?

Traditional social media platforms aren’t designed for timetables, train models, and track details. On the Traintrack website, your content won’t get lost among irrelevant posts. Every member shares your passion for railways, fostering a genuine and constructive exchange.

Why we value TrainTrack as a partner

Like Traintrack, our goal is to bring together people who share a passion for railroads through digital means. While our website preserves the history of railroads for future generations, the Traintrack app collects current sightings, photos, and experiences from train spotters.

Here we go!

Whether you’re chasing down rare museum locomotives or documenting daily freight traffic—the platform offers you the right tool. Create your profile on the official Traintrack website and become part of the most cutting-edge trainspotting community.

The app is launched in July 2026. Click here for the app.