Railway festival 2026

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*Train compositions and timetables are subject to change without notice.

In addition to the material of our association (PFT), circulation and/or exhibition of old and modern locomotives, coaches and wagons of companies*

Locomotives in service on 12, 13 and 15 August 2023

Coaches

Mitropa + Halberstadt + I5 sleeper + generator van;
2 M1 coaches + 1 K coach;
3 K coaches.
Locomotives
Type 5205 diesel locomotive – PFT
Type 5184 diesel locomotive – PFT
Type 6106 diesel locomotive – PFT
Type 7799 diesel locomotive – Infrabel
Type DE18 diesel locomotive – HSL Belgium

Ciney (main arrival station for participants at the Fête du Rail)
Exhibition of modern rolling stock *

I6 carriages (1st class): reception and information stand
SNCB SR3 “Disco-Bar” carriage (in “New Look” livery and renamed “Lounge”): disco atmosphere + drinks and snacks on sale
SNCB I10 “Resto” carriage (in “New Look” livery): pizzas on sale
I6 carriages (1st class): reception and information stand
SNCB M7 BMX motorised control carriage;
SNCB type 18 electric locomotive
electric locomotive (Traxx or Vectron) + DB Cargo type 6400/6500 diesel locomotive (to be confirmed)
HSL Belgium type DE18 “The Lion” 4185 202 locomotive
Infrabel HLD 7799 diesel locomotive
Infrabel ES900 catenary railcar
Infrabel ES201 survey railcar

Spontin:

Exhibition of historic railway rolling stock
Exhibition and activity stands: wooden games, appearance by SNCB guide Ilyas Alba, etc.;
Stand run by Ilyass Alba, railway content creator (77,000 followers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilyass2s)
Drinks on sale (under the marquee) and sausage rolls (barbecue)
Train driving simulator(s)
Model railway layout + brick model ©LEGO
Stand run by the Explore Meuse Tourist Office

Discovery tour of the area around Spontin and the Bocq Valley aboard the historic VanHool A120/MAN bus no. 8249 from the MTUB.*
Dorinne:
Starting point for a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Spontin, Purnode or Bauche.

Purnode:

Discover the most beautiful spot on our Line 128 railway
Start of a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Dorinne, Spontin or Bauche.

Bauche:

Regional market run by the village residents
Start of a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Spontin, Dorinne or Purnode.

*subject to confirmation

More information coming soon – stay tuned!

Ciney station

• main arrival station for participants in the Fête du Rail
• exhibition of modern railway rolling stock
• bar and nightclub carriage
• dining carriage serving pizzas

Spontin:

• exhibition of historic railway rolling stock
• LGB model trains
• LEGO model trains
• train simulator
• TSP shop
• Stand by Ilyass Alba, railway content creator (77,000 followers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilyass2s)
• wooden play village for young and old
• bar and barbecue
• start of a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Dorinne, Purnode or Bauche. Link to open on your mobile phone: more information coming soon.
• Dorinne:
• Starting point for a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Spontin, Purnode or Bauche. Link to open on your mobile: more information coming soon.

Purnode:

• Discover the most beautiful spot along our 128 railway line
• Start of a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Dorinne, Spontin or Bauche. Link to open on your mobile phone: more information coming soon.

Bauche:

• Regional market run by the village residents
• Wooden mini-golf course
• Bus to Yvoir
• Start of a signposted walk along the River Bocq and our railway line towards Spontin, Dorinne or Purnode. Link to open on your mobile phone: more information coming soon.

and many other activities for the whole family…

More information coming soon – stay tuned!

• Dates: 15 and 16 August 2026 – Trains run from 9am to 6pm
• Buying your tickets online is highly recommended to limit queues and to save you money (buying tickets online (including fees) is always cheaper than buying them on site (when possible).
• Payment via this site or on the spot at the Spontin reception point by credit card or in cash.
• Access by car
  • via Ciney (station car park) then on the Chemin de Fer du Bocq trains (platform 5).
  • Please note! Parking in Spontin is limited! Free parking is available in Spontin.
• Access by public transport:
  • via Ciney, changing between the Namur <–> Luxembourg IC trains and the Chemin de Fer du Bocq trains (platform 5).
  • Via Yvoir, connecting with trains between Namur and Dinant or Libramont. Special shuttle buses depart from Yvoir station (included in the registration fee) or via a 6 km walk through the Bocq Valley.
• The activities, traffic and trains on display or running may be changed without notice and no refunds will be given.
• Information regarding the absence of steam locomotives:

  Due to the persistent drought and the very high risk of fires breaking out along the tracks, it has been decided that, exceptionally, the Railway Festival will go ahead without the steam locomotives originally planned. We realise that this announcement may disappoint steam enthusiasts.

  We are also aware that other organisations have chosen to go ahead with steam train services. However, each line has its own specific characteristics. The layout of our line makes the risk particularly high and complicates access for the emergency services should the need arise. These factors mean we must adopt a particularly cautious approach.

  The safety of passengers and volunteers, and the protection of the environment, remain our priority.

  We wish you all a wonderful Fête du Rail!

  The PFT-TSP Board of Directors

More information coming soon – stay tuned!