Chemins de Fer du Creusot - Locomotive 241 P 17
The 241 P 17 steam locomotive, a listed historic monument, is the largest steam locomotive in Europe. It was built between 1949 and 1950 by Schneider in Le Creusot. After 13 years of passionate restoration by volunteers from Chemins de Fer du Creusot, the locomotive was returned to service in 2006.
Groups can visit the locomotive by appointment.
It is also possible to visit the locomotive at weekends during work sessions, for more information contact us by e-mail.
Locomotive 241 P 17 will be back in service for six scheduled trips in 2024: 20 April, 18 May, 22 June, 25 August, 14-15 September and 4-7 October 2024 (programme subject to change).
- French, English
- Credit card, Payment cards, Cheques and postal orders, Holiday vouchers, Cash, Eurocard - Mastercard, Paypal, Bank transfers, Visa
- Pets welcome
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Shop
Tours of the locomotive for groups, by appointment.
In summer, visit the locomotive for individuals as part of the Heritage Train, on Sundays from 16/07/2023 to 27/08/2023 at 2.45pm and 4.30pm, followed by a trip on the little steam train.
Visits are also possible at weekends during work sessions, for more information contact us by e-mail.
Locomotive 241 P 17 will be out on six scheduled trips in 2024: 20 April, 18 May, 22-23 June, 25 August, 14 September and 4-7 October 2024 (programme subject to change).
Tours of the locomotive for groups, by appointment.
In summer, visit the locomotive for individuals as part of the Heritage Train, on Sundays in July and August, followed by a trip on the little steam train.
Visits are also possible at weekends as part of work sessions. For more information, send an e-mail.
Locomotive 241 P 17 will be out on six scheduled trips in 2024: 20 April, 18 May, 22-23 June, 25 August, 14 September and 4-7 October 2024 (programme subject to change).
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