Belgian Steam Weekend

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.

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.

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.

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.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner