Train World

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Belgian steam locomotives in Train World

Train World is the official railway museum of the National Society of Belgian Railways in Brussels .

museum

The museum is housed in the buildings of the Schaarbeek train station . It opened on September 25, 2015.

In the over 8,000 m² museum, 22 locomotives are exhibited in an exhibition concept. Noises, music, smells and changing lighting play an essential role. There are a total of 1200 exhibits including an original railway bridge from the 19th century. One of the most important exhibits is the Pays de Waes locomotive from 1845, which is considered to be the oldest surviving locomotive in Europe.

Train World not only wants to give visitors a glimpse into Belgium's past as a railway pioneer on mainland Europe, but also shed light on the current and future role of the railway.

Awards

The exhibits appeal to all age groups

On February 16, 2016, Train World received a check for € 10,000 at the presentation of the European Railway Awards , which will be used to expand its educational offer. With this donation, Train World wants to expand its educational offer and develop new educational projects. Since more than 100 school classes have visited Train World in the first 5 months since it opened, the museum wants to complete its educational offer with a program that is particularly suitable for small children and schoolchildren.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Frances Robinson: Belgian Train Museum Had a Hard Time Getting on Track . In: The Wall Street Journal , March 19, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013. 
  2. ^ Nouveauté 2015: Train World, la vitrine des chemins de fer à Bruxelles ( French ) Wallonie-Bruxelles Tourisme. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 3, 2015. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / opt.be
  3. ^ "Pays de Waes", la plus many locomotives de Belgique au Train World. March 22, 2014, accessed June 7, 2019 (French).
  4. ↑ Belgian treinpatrimonium verzameld in Train World in Schaarbeek , Het Laatste Nieuws. September 21, 2015. Accessed January 14, 2016. 
  5. ↑ a b Daisy Dalcette: Train World honored at the European Railway Award. Press release of February 18, 2016. Accessed June 8, 2016.

Web links

Commons : Train World  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 50 ° 52 ′ 41 ″  N , 4 ° 22 ′ 46 ″  E