EVENT
| STEAM TRAIN FESTIVAL |
 | 2 and 3 May 2026 |
 | Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo |
© François Van Parys
Experience the 2026 Steam Train Festival at Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
Kick off the 2026 train season at Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo with our Steam Train Festival! Step back in time and enjoy a weekend full of moving steam locomotives, historic trains and activities for all ages.
This year, the festivities will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May.
Highlights
- Several steam locomotives in action
- Belgian AD.09 from CF3V Mariembourg, celebrating 75 years
- German steam locomotive ‘Tom from Hoogovens IJmuiden
- Mainline diesel locomotive 5508 (last run in TUC livery)
- From our own collection: 100-year-old La Meuse ‘Bebert’, as old as the NMBS
- Exhibitions of various railway equipment
- Ride along on our steam and diesel trains to Eeklo
- Narrow-gauge steam train rides
- Railway market, LEGO trains and miniature trains
- Food and drink options available throughout the festival
Tickets
| Adults (+ 11 y) | € 20,00 |
| Children (4-11 y) | € 15,00 |
| Children (< 4 jy | Free admission |
Tickets are available online in advance, as well as at the ticket office on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026. If you board the train in Eeklo, tickets can also be purchased on board.
Accessible by train, bus or car
The Steam Train Festival can be visited by train, bus or car.
Overview of rolling stock & activities
Discover a wide variety of locomotives and rolling stock at the Steam Train Festival, including pieces from our own collection and visiting trains.
It’s not just about trains – a variety of side activities make your visit even more enjoyable.
Standard Gauge
Visitors
- Steam locomotive ‘AD.09’ from the Belgian museum railway CFV3V Mariembourg
- Steam locomotive ‘TOM’ from Hoogovens Stoom IJmuiden
- Modern hybrid diesel locomotive ‘DE18’ from HSL Belgium (on display only)
- Mainline diesel ‘CFL1817’ from the Belgian museum railway CFV3V Mariembourg (subject to change)
- Mainline diesel ‘5538’ from the Belgian museum railway CFV3V Mariembourg (subject to change)
- Carriage ‘SR2 Bar-Dancing’ from the Belgian museum railway CFV3V Mariembourg (subject to change)
- Diesel locomotive ‘DB Cargo 6500’ (subject to change)
Own collection
- Yvonne (Steam locomotive)
- Bébert (Steam locomotive)
- Austerity (Steam locomotive)
- 4403 (Railcar)
- 4620 (Railcar)
- 553.12 (Railcar)
- 5508 (Mainline diesel)
- 260.040 (Shunting locomotive)
- 77.08 (Shunting locomotive)
Narrow gauge
Visitors
- Kerr Stuart ‘Peter Pan’ (Steam locomotive)
Own collection
- Hanomag ‘Yvonne’ (Steam locomotive)
Extra activities
- Miniature trains
- Bites & drinks: bar (also onboard the trains), large terrace at Maldegem station, fries, ice cream, station buffet…
- Shop with souvenirs
- Railway market with miniatures, train books, DVDs, toys…
Timetable Steam Train Festival 2026
Saturday 2 May 2026
The timetable for Saturday 2 May will be announced later.
Sunday 3 May 2026
The timetable for Sunday 3 May will be announced later.
Press and Partners
Press contact: Sven De Boeck
Telephone: +32 (0)499/59.04.03
E-mail: sven.de.boeck@stoomtreinmaldegem.be
We would like to thank our sponsors and partners.