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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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Base rate - full rate adult11.90 €
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Child rate9.90 €
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Child rateFree
Openings
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Openings
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From
July 16, 2026
until
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 for 10.30 am, 12.35 pm, 2.40 pm and 4.35 pm: - from 16 July 2026 to 30 August 2026, on Thursdays and Sundays; - on 13 September 2026, 19 September 2026, 20 September 2026 and 27 September 2026. Group visits by appointment. Visits are also possible at weekends during working sessions; please enquire by email.
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From
July 16, 2026
until
August 30, 2026