Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo steam railway

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  • September 21, 2025 | Ride behind the 5508!

    September 21, 2025 | Ride behind the 5508!

    EVENT

    RIDE BEHIND THE 5508!
    21 sept. 2025
    Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

    Ride behind the 5508

    On Sunday 21 September, step back in time and enjoy more than just an ordinary operating day. We’re running a full special timetable featuring steam trains, railcars – and for the very first time, our mighty mainline diesel 5508.

    This is a rare opportunity: one of the last public runs before the railway bridge at Balgerhoeke undergoes winter restoration.

    What’s on the rails?

    To mark this unique occasion, we’ve put together a varied schedule packed with railway heritage for every enthusiast:

    • 2 steam-hauled trips
    • 1 railcar journey
    • 2 runs with the 5508 (in TUC livery)
    Buy your ticket
    Purple timetable
    Open from 09h30 tot 18h00
    DieseltreinDiesellocomotiefStoomtreinDiesellocomotiefStoomtrein
    Maldegem10:1011:4012:4014:3015:45
    Balgerhoeke10:2512:0013:0014:5016:05
    Eeklo NMBS
    Arrival: platform 3    		10:4012:2513:2515:1516:30
    Eeklo NMBS
    Departure: platform 3    		11:0012:3513:4015:4016:40
    Balgerhoeke11:1513:0014:0016:0517:00
    Maldegem11:3013:2014:2016:2517:20

    Dieseltrein Railcar

    Stoomtrein Steam train

    Diesellocomotief Mainline diesel 5508

    Narrow gauge- with visit to museum shed station Maldegem

    Smalspoor
    Departure10:3011:4513:3014:4015:5016:50
    Arrival11:2012:3514:2015:3016:4017:40
  • 14 September 2025 | Heritage Day

    14 September 2025 | Heritage Day

    EVENT

    Heritage
    Day
    14 September 2025
    Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

    Experience Heritage Day at Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo.

    On Sunday, 14 September, Open Monuments Day celebrates the theme “In Style!”. At Maldegem station, the work of architect and designer Henry Van de Velde (1863–1957) comes alive. His influence is visible in the railway heritage and in the buildings that have found a new life today.

    Join our guided walks

    Join an experienced guide! Along the way, you’ll learn about the history, craftsmanship, and hidden stories about Henry Van De Velde.
    We depart from our station. Join one of our walks:

    • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    • 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
    • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    What to discover?

    The Goods Shed
    Designed in 1934 by railway architect Paul Nouille, a collaborator of Henry Van de Velde, the goods shed now houses the architecture studio AIKO. Normally closed to the public, the doors open exceptionally for guided visits between 13:00 and 17:00 – a rare opportunity to see heritage reimagined for modern architecture.

    First-Class K1 Coach (1930s)
    In 1932, Henry Van de Velde was appointed artistic advisor to the Belgian National Railway Company (NMBS/SNCB). He applied his distinctive style to the interiors of the K1 coaches, from seating and luggage racks to lighting. This coach is part of the ‘Flemish Masters’ project by Tourism Flanders and the Public Art Collection of Flanders and will be presented to the public.

    Discover more heritage

    For those wishing to explore further, the heritage train runs between Maldegem and Eeklo, making it easy to visit other monuments and heritage sites in the region. The train journeys are ticketed, and the timetable is available on this page.

    Buy your tickets online
    Blue timetable
    DieseltreinStoomtreinDieseltreinStoomtrein
    Maldegem11:0012:3014:1515:45
    Balgerhoeke11:1512:5014:3016:05
    Eeklo NMBS
    Arrival: platform 3    		11:3013:1514:4516:30
    Eeklo NMBS
    Departure: platform 3    		12:0013:3015:0016:40
    Balgerhoeke12:1513:5015:1517:00
    Maldegem12:3014:1015:3017:20
    Narrow gauge train:
    11:45*, 12:40, 13:30*, 14:20, 15:40, 17:30*

    Dieseltrein Diesel railcar

    Stoomtrein Steam train

    * These narrow gauge trains only operate up to the museum shed.

  • Train Mania 2025

    Train Mania 2025

    EVENT

    #TrainMania25
    19 – 26 July 2025 & 11 – 16 August 2025
    Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

    Summer camp with a railway twist

    Discover the fascinating world of old and new trains at Train Mania 2025.

    This summer, Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo is organising two unique Train Mania youth work weeks for every (aspiring) train enthusiast aged 14 to 22.

    But that’s not all. Participants also work on the railway with both historical and modern ways and assist the team in restoring old (steam and diesel) trains. There is also an opportunity for participants to experience what it’s like to operate a diesel train during an introductory driving session. In addition, the programme includes excursions offering behind-the-scences look at modern railways, along with plenty of time for relaxation and social activities.

    During these weeks, the participants receive an extensive introduction to the world of trains, from their history to their technical aspects. Our guides share numerous facts and insights with with great expertise.

    This is a truly hands-on week where historical techniques meet modern tools. No prior technical knowlegde is required – just a healthy dose of curiosity and interest.