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Belgian Steam Weekend

Experience an action-packed weekend of steam in Belgium including the fantastic "Scheldeland in Steam" event at Puurs. Enjoy exclusive steam charters, narrow-gauge railways, fascinating museum visits, a vintage tram charter, and a tour and tasting at an historic brewery - this tour has it all!

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5 days from £1275

 

DEPARTS

Thursday 2 July 2026

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Experience the fantastic "Scheldeland in Steam" event at Puurs

  • Tickets allowing unlimited rides on the intensive service

  • Enjoy exclusive steam charters on two gauges at Maldegem

  • Steam nostalgia aboard the Three Valleys Steam Railway

  • Indulge in a tour and tasting at Brasserie des Fagnes

  • Visit the fascinating ASVi Tram Museum

  • Enjoy a vintage steam tram charter at Thuin

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 4 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 1 evening meal and 1 lunch

  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Ibis Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights.

DAY 2

After breakfast, we travel by rail to Eeklo for an exclusive steam charter over the Maldegem-Eeklo Steam Railway, journeying over the 10km standard-gauge line through the Meetjesland landscape to Maldegem. Here, we discover the largest Flemish collection of roadworthy steam and diesel trains as we explore the engine shed before our second steam charter, this time on the 2km narrow-gauge line. On our return, we enjoy our lunch in 'De Statie' located in the old station building before returning to Eeklo by vintage diesel railcar and retracing our steps to Brussels for an evening at leisure.

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DAY 3

This morning, we make our way to Mariembourg for the afternoon steam service aboard the Three Valleys Steam Railway crossing rivers and passing through charming villages to Treignes with time to explore the locomotive collection before our return journey. Afterwards, we visit the Brasserie des Fagnes, an historic brewery, where we enjoy a tour, tasting, and evening meal ahead of our return to Brussels.

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DAY 4

Today, we travel by rail to Puurs for the exciting "Scheldeland in Steam" event. With historic steam and diesel trains in action, unlimited travel on the intensive service, lineside entertainment, model railways, exhibitions, and much more, this is a fantastic celebration of steam.

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DAY 5

After breakfast this morning, we make our way by rail to Thuin to visit the fascinating ASVi Tram Museum. Here, we can explore their extensive collection of vehicles on display, stepping aboard some to get the feel of the era, before our chartered steam tram journey along the line with run-bys included. Afterwards, we bid farewell to Belgium, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Ibis Hotel, Brussels

Ideally located close to the railway station and with excellent links to the city centre, the Ibis Hotel offers a stylish bar and lounge area serving local Belgian beer, wine, and cocktails plus hot food. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

 

FARES

From London St Pancras International:

Standard Class rail travel to/from Belgium, including Eurostar Standard

£1,275

Supplement for Eurostar Plus upgrade

£100

Join & Leave at Brussels

£1,115

Single Traveller Supplement

£300

 

4 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 1 evening meal and 1 lunch

Eurostar and rail travel to and from Belgium in the class of your choice

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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