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Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq

Currently the train departs from Spontin Station and runs to Ciney. There is currently no access to the train at Ciney due to renovations. The train then returns to Spontin before travelling onto the current end of the line at Bauche. The train then returns to Spontin with an overall journey time of 1½ hours for the round trip.

Visit the Belgian Ardennes (and its little-known industrial connections) on board a special PFT train!
  • Saturday 23 November 2024
  • Reservations required
  • Discount for ‘En Lignes’ season ticket holders
89.00 €

Climb aboard the historic ‘PFT’ train pulled by an iconic locomotive: the 5519 (over 60 years old!) and … travel back in time!

Throughout the day, visit the Ardennes and a number of industrial junctions that are little-known or have never even been travelled by a passenger train!

The perfect activity for train enthusiasts, those nostalgic for the trains of years gone by and anyone looking for an unforgettable train journey.

40 years of IC-IR trains! To mark the occasion, discover some of Flanders' little-known lines!
  • Sun 24 November 2024 (Departure ± 10.00 h - Return ± 18.00 h)
  • Reservations required - Limited number of places
  • Discount for ‘En Lignes’ season ticket holders
44.00 €

40 years ago, the first IC-IR connections were created in Belgium… and 40 years before that, our magnificent iconic locomotive: the 5519 was already in service!

To mark the occasion, climb aboard the special PFT train for a picturesque ride through Flanders, taking in line 86 in particular.

The perfect activity for train enthusiasts, those nostalgic for the trains of years gone by and anyone looking for an unforgettable train journey.

Our 2024 season is over, here is 2025 already!

Our 2024 season is over, and 2025 is just around the corner!

Despite the work in progress,

  • Thank you to all of you for coming to spend a good time on our beautiful railway line.
  • Thank you to all the Chemin de Fer du Bocq volunteers for making the 2024 season such a success.

During the winter break, major infrastructure work will be carried out on line 128.

We will keep you informed via this website.

Please note that, as is the case all year round, there will be a lot of work trains running this winter! We remind you that it is very dangerous and legally forbidden to drive on the railway tracks.

(Article 7 of the Law of 27/04/2018 on the Railway Police)

See you soon on the Chemin de Fer du Bocq!

Work on the Chemin de Fer du Bocq

We’re delighted to share with you the exciting plans we have in the pipeline to make our railway line even safer and more comfortable, thanks to generous subsidies from the Walloon Region. This year we are embarking on major improvements to our line, which will benefit not only from the expertise of specialist companies but also from the dedication of our valued PFT/Chemin de Fer du Bocq volunteers.

These works will have an impact on our regular and special train schedules in 2024.

 

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Saint-Nicolas 2023 – album photos

Comme chaque année, le grand Saint a rendu visite aux enfants sur le Chemin de Fer du Bocq. Cliquez sur les photos pour les voir en plus grand     Merci aux personnes suivantes pour les photos :  Jean-Pierre Désirant, Pierre Lefebvre © PFT-TSP Reproduction interdite sans accord de communication.interne@pfttsp.be

Nous soutenir via l’abonnement à notre revue En Lignes 2024

En prenant un abonnement à notre revue En Lignes, vous aidez notre association à préserver, restaurer, développer et entretenir nos implantations ferroviaires du Retrotrain à Saint-Ghislain et du Chemin de Fer du Bocq. N’hésitez pas ! Cliquez sur En savoir plus >> puis sur la photo pour les informations :  

Fête du Rail 2023 – album photos

Comme chaque année, le week-end du 15 août est l’occasion pour le Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme, d’accueillir de nombreux visiteurs lors de sa Fête du Rail sur sa ligne du Chemin de Fer du Bocq. Les bénévoles se sont activés durant plusieurs mois pour offrir de nombreuses activités pour les petits et les grands. Découvrez…

Discover the Bocq Valley aboard an old-fashioned train

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The Travellers’ Choice award recognises a selection of accommodation, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate excellence in hospitality and are listed in the top 10 on TripAdvisor.

We have achieved this distinction,
– It is thanks to you, the tourists, the day-trippers, the train enthusiasts, THANK YOU!
– It is thanks to you, the volunteers of the association who, every day, do everything possible to welcome our visitors, THANK YOU!

We will continue to improve to welcome you even better!

Come aboard an authentic railcar from the 1950s for a guided ride through the Bocq valley, or join one of our special events such as a gastronomic meal served on board the train or a meeting with Saint-Nicolas and many others. Departing from Spontin station, the journey of about 1h30 will first take you to Ciney (no access at present) before returning to Spontin and pursuing to Bauche, the present end of the line. From Bauche, the train returns to Spontin, the end of the journey. Our four-legged friends are welcome aboard.

Are you a group or a company? Whether you are 30 or 300, we have also solutions for you, whether it be a birthday, a staff party, an incentive, a private photo safari or any other event… Visit our page “Groups and private events” or contact us: Groupes@cfBocq.be – Are you a photographer or film producer? Our scenic railway line and our historic material can be made available to you for your films or photos. Please contact us: Groupes@cfBocq.be.

The #1 Thing to Do in Spontin, Belgium

yearly festival (Aug 2022)

Well done guys and girls another super weekend, enjoyed the photo safari, the trains and hospitality. All presented safely and professionally, can’t wait til next year. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

– Paul Jessett, Facebook "Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq - Ligne 128 / Spoorlijn 128"
"Delicious meal"

We were very happy to attend to this first experience to enjoy delicious meal in this train. We appreciate very much the organisation of this event and the kindness of all the volunteers. It also was very interesting to receive all the informations about this railway line by competent persons. Nice to attend to the future experiences.

– Daniel D., Tripadvisor
"Passionate with what they do"

I think the greatest thing in the whole experience was to meet people passionate with what they do, trying to communicate to you everything they can. Kind, helpful, with humor, a bit from the "past"; please keep it that way!

– Yiannis P., Google Reviews
"Very friendly people"

Super activity! Very enthusiastic volunteers at work. By buying a ticket for the train you immediately support our heritage. Very friendly people, explanations in French and in Dutch. The possibility to have a drink in the old station before or after your trip.

– Rosanne L., Google Reviews
"Glorious day out in Bocq" - yearly festival (August 2022)

A super day out, friendly staff, and a beautiful train ride through some stunning scenery. €14 for all day is a bargain. Nice air conditioned bar car on train with selection of beers.

– pauljayLondon, TripAdvisor