Train World, Brussels

Name: Train World
Address: Place Princesse Elisabeth 5, Brussels, 1030, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 224 74 98

#66 among attractions in Brussels

Museum, Specialty museum

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Train World is a railway museum in Belgium and the official museum of the National Railway Company of Belgium. It is situated in the preserved buildings of Schaarbeek railway station and in a new shed built to its north. Although scheduled to open in 2014, its opening was delayed until September 2015. The Museum was solemnly opened by King Philippe. ()

Alternative names: Established: 25 September 2015Coordinates: 50°52'44"N, 4°22'52"E

Address

Place Princesse Elisabeth 5Schaerbeek (Gare de Schaerbeek)Brussels 1030 Belgium

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+32 2 224 74 98

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Train World – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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