Train World in Brussels: Belgium’s Spectacular Railway Museum
If you’re fascinated by trains, history, or immersive museum experiences, Train World in Brussels should be at the top of your list. More than just a museum, Train World calls itself a "train opera", and once you step inside, you’ll understand why. A Journey Through Belgium’s Railway History Located in the beautifully restored Schaarbeek railway station, Train World spans over 8,000 square meters and showcases 22 locomotives, including steam, electric, and diesel engines. The collection is dramatically lit and displayed to give visitors the sense of walking through time, from the early days of rail travel to the sleek modern lines of the high-speed TGV. Highlights You Shouldn’t Miss Pays de Waes (1842): The oldest preserved locomotive in continental Europe, a true crown jewel for railway enthusiasts Royal carriages: Step inside the elegant coaches once used by the Belgian monarchy Trans Europe Express: See the gleaming stainless steel carriage that paved the way for mode...