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Chemins de Fer du Creusot - Locomotive 241 P 17
Industrial Site, Industrial site, Listed or registered (CNMHS), Boilermaking, Metallurgy/Wrought Iron, Transport
in Le Creusot
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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.
Take a guided tour of the 241 P 17 locomotive workshop.
You can also combine your visit with the Heritage Train, a trip on a small steam-powered train.
Groups can visit the locomotive by...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.
Take a guided tour of the 241 P 17 locomotive workshop.
You can also combine your visit with the Heritage Train, a trip on a small steam-powered train.
Groups can visit the locomotive by appointment.
Visits are also possible at weekends during work sessions, for more information contact us by e-mail.
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Base rate - full rate adult4.90 €
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Child rate9.90 €
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Child rateFree
Openings
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Openings
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- From April 25, 2026 until April 26, 2026
- On May 17, 2026
- On May 24, 2026
- On June 7, 2026
- On June 21, 2026
- On July 5, 2026
- On July 9, 2026
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From
July 16, 2026
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August 30, 2026
Closed On Monday , On Tuesday , On Wednesday , On Friday , On Saturday
- On September 13, 2026
- From September 19, 2026 until September 20, 2026
- On September 27, 2026
- * Guided tours are scheduled at 10.30am, 12.35pm, 2.40pm and 4.35pm: - 25/04/2026, 26/04/2026, 17/05/2026, 24/05/2026, 07/06/2026, 21/06/2026, 05/07/2026 and 09/07/2026; - from 16/07/2026 to 30/08/2026, on Thursdays and Sundays; - on 13/09/2026, 19/09/2026, 20/09/2026 and 27/09/2026. Group visits by appointment. Visits also possible at weekends during work sessions, information by e-mail.
