TRAIN WORLD

Description

Essentials about Train World in brief

Small and large railroad fans can expect a special kind of sight in Brussels: Train World. Since 2015, the historic building of the former Schaerbeek station in the north of Brussels has housed a spectacular railroad museum. Covering an area of 8,000 square meters, Train World has just about everything that makes a railroad enthusiast’s heart beat faster: Historic steam locomotives, modern high-speed trains, royal carriages, an original railroad bridge and plenty of other items from the world of railroading. Train World not only gives visitors a great insight into Belgium’s past as a railroad pioneer on the European mainland, but also sheds light on the present and future role of the railroad.

The Train World exhibition

Covering an area of more than 8,000 square meters, Train World displays true treasures from the world of railroading. On display are over 20 locomotives, which are not only interesting in their own right, but are also brought to life through the simulation of sounds, smells and music. One of the most important exhibits at Train World is the Pays de Waes locomotive from 1845, which is considered the oldest preserved locomotive in Europe.

In addition to the locomotives, there are over 1,200 other exhibits from the world of railroading to discover at Train World, such as royal carriages and an original 19th century railroad bridge.

Train World provides visitors with a wide range of historical and technical knowledge. For example, questions such as how a rail is constructed, how fast the first steam locomotives traveled and how kings once traveled by rail are addressed. If you still haven’t experienced enough railroading, you can try your hand at driving a locomotive in a driving simulator and take a journey through railroad history.