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Train World, Brussels

5 Place Princesse Elisabeth, Schaerbeek, Bruxelles

Description

Train World is the museum of the National Railway Company of Belgium. It is housed in the old and distinctive Schaarbeek railway station known for its striped colour scheme and Neo-Renaissance design. Inside, there are over 20 locomotives (steam, diesel, and electric) on display, various types of railcars, and other memorabilia (1,200 objects in total). The oldest preserved locomotives, the "Pays du Waes" dating from 1845, is exhibited there.

Access & Transport

The Schaerbeek station is 4km north of Brussel's Grand-Place and just to the southeast of Laeken Park. There is parking available next to the building. By public transport, tram lines 7 and 92 stop there as well as several bus lines (56, 58, 59, 69).

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a walk in and exploration of Laeken Park.

Meta review

Online reviews are mostly excellent with a few inconsistencies as relates to the interaction with staff. Visitors enjoy the building, the beautifully preserved locomotives, and the carriages that can be explored. Thumbs up for the train simulator as well but room for improvement in terms of including more English translation.

Environmental & Social

Reasonable electricity consumption on a per visitor basis. Some educational aspects and helps preserve the country's technological and architectural heritages.

Conclusion

An impressive collection housed in a suitable structure and supplemented by some well-thought-out temporary exhibitions, Train World is not just for children and train enthusiasts. Recommended

Key positive

Wide range of railcars and locomotives

Not central but easy to reach by public transport

Key negative

None

Suitability

The attraction is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility except for some of the locomotives that cannot be entered with a wheelchair

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Las admission is 1h30 before closing. Closed on 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€15
Adult
18 - 64
€15
Teen & Young
6 - 17
€11
Child
4 - 5
€5
Infant
0 - 3
€0
Family price
Also valid for 1 adult + 4 children

Max total number:5

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:4

Max.child age:17

Price for family€45

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