NMBS's historic anniversary train stops at various stations

BELGIUM – In celebration of its 100th anniversary , the NMBS is organizing a special traveling exhibition this fall. Visitors will have the opportunity to see an impressive historic train approximately 300 meters long , assembled from iconic railway rolling stock spanning various eras of Belgian railway history.

The anniversary train will make stops in the following order: Schaarbeek, Liège-Guillemins and Antwerp Central. At each location, visitors can view the train for free between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Several train cars will also be open to the public.

From Steam to Electric Locomotives

The exhibition brings together a unique selection of historic rolling stock. Among other things, it will feature a steam locomotive, various electric locomotives and a few royal railcars are part of the train.

With this project, NMBS aims to take visitors on a journey through a hundred years of Belgian railway history and bring the rich railway heritage closer to the general public.

Dates and Locations

Visitors can tour the anniversary train on the following dates:

• August 29 and 30 – Station Schaarbeek Station

• September 12 and 13 – Station Liège-Guillemins Station

• October 10 and 11 – Station Antwerp Central Station

100 Years of NMBS

The historic train is part of an extensive anniversary program organized by NMBS to mark its 100th anniversary.

Earlier this year, a special stamp series and a commemorative 2-euro coin. Numerous activities are planned for the coming months, including concerts at train stations, a podcast series, and the "Fashion & Trains" at Train World, and on October 4 open house days at the central workshops in Mechelen and Salzinnes.

The NMBS was officially founded on July 23, 1926. In 2026, the Belgian railway company will celebrate its 100th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated throughout the year with various events in the