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Railway Museum - Rétrotrain

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Discover the Railway Museum (RETROTRAIN): a journey through railway history

The RETROTRAIN Museum is being developed in the former wagon workshop in Saint-Ghislain (Hainaut). This historic site is gradually being transformed into a space dedicated to railway heritage, where visitors can explore a diverse collection and enjoy an immersive experience in the world of railways.

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For many years, the Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme association has been dedicated to restoring railway equipment that once belonged to SNCB. Thanks to their volunteers' commitment, they preserve a unique heritage tied to the history of railways in Belgium.


A rich experience full of discoveries

At the RETROTRAIN museum, you can explore:


  • The restored railway equipment in the collection
  • A specialized bookstore for railway enthusiasts
  • A large miniature railway depicting railway scenes
  • A café for a well-deserved break
  • A photo exhibition about the history of railways
  • Various types of historical signal cabins
  • A video room for railway films and documentaries


General Information

Opening hours

Retrotrain Opening Every First Saturday of the Month

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM


  • Guided tours at 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • Access to archives (upon request).
  • Free access to the model train section (upstairs).


Contact Information

Address

Gare Saint-Ghislain,7330 Saint-Ghislain

Prices

Free

Practical Information

Group visits

Individual visits

Opening Hours

Retrotrain Opening Every First Saturday of the Month

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM


  • Guided tours at 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • Access to archives (upon request).
  • Free access to the model train section (upstairs).


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Reviews

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These reviews are collected from Google Reviews

S
Serge Taillieu🇫🇷
16 October 2026

Très belle exposition ferroviaire

J
Jean-Pierre Lobet🇫🇷
11 October 2026

Ambiance ferroviaire ancienne garantie ! Club de passionnés sans limites de la SNCB ! Deux très fréquentées BOURSES FERROVIAIRES,des réseaux miniature, une documentation et bibliothèque ferroviaire, un dépot de véhicules ferroviaires belges,un atelier et des "petites mains ferroviaires" très douées !

P
philippe bawens🇫🇷
6 October 2026

La Mecque du modélisme Märklin

J
jacqueline seron🇫🇷
13 September 2026

Super comme toujours !

B
benoit milhem🇫🇷
12 September 2026

Grande expo aéré. Plein de chose.

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