Train World, November 2024

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Train World, November 2024
Date16 November 2024
Start timec1000
Start locationBruxelles Midi
Upcoming Events
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Train World - To Belgium and Back Again

Saturday 16 November - 0600
Rendezvous: St. Pancras International


🚄 All aboard for an epic day trip to Brussels with On Our Lines! 🚄

Join us for an action-packed journey to Belgium’s ultimate railway museum, Train World, in the heart of Schaerbeek! Whether you're a train enthusiast or just looking for a fun getaway, this trip is filled with excitement, exploration, and great company!

This unforgettable journey combines the thrill of travel with the joy of discovery. Book your spot now and join us for a day of fun, friendship, and rail adventures! 🚆

If you want to join us just sign up below.

We hope to see you there! ☀️

Attendees

If you are planning on attending, or attended, the event, you are encouraged to add your name here. We will use this information to estimate numbers and investigate group discount ticketing.

Ticketing

  • BruPass (1-day travel card): €9.10
  • Train World admission: €15.00
  • Eurostar tickets: market rate

Itinerary

  • 07:04 – Depart London on the Eurostar
  • 10:05 – Arrive in Brussels Midi
  • 10:10 – Purchase BruPass for easy city travel
  • 10:28 – Hop on the train to Schaerbeek, arrive by 10:42
  • 10:45 – Explore Train World
  • 13:00 – Lunch with fellow travelers
  • 14:00 – Choose your adventure: A fun Brussels (Mini) Transport Race 🏁 or a sightseeing tour around this stunning city! 🏙️
  • 16:30 – Relax and unwind with drinks in Brussels
  • 19:21 – Eurostar back to London (arrive at 20:27)
OR
  • 20:20 – Late Eurostar back to London (arrive at 21:27)

Journey log

A detailed log of journeys taken can be found below, allowing you to add any relevant information to your own records. The standard On Our Lines logging format is used throughout for consistency.

Reporting number Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time Mileage Traction Notes
ES 9110
9I10
St. Pancras International 0704 Bruxelles-Midi 1012 231mi 61ch 374001
374002
3760 Bruxelles-Midi 1102 Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek 1119 3mi 63ch 08566
Train World
3664 Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek 1544 Diegem 1550 3mi 15ch 08207
1937 Diegem 1555 Bruxelles-Nord 1604 4mi 54ch 501
526
Rogier 1650 Louise 1700 1mi 76ch 201
191
Jarley & Simon's Special Place
Hôtel des Monnaies / Munthof 1734 Porte de Hal / Halleport 1735 22ch 614
Porte de Hal / Halleport 1745 Bruxelles-Midi 1746 31ch 4065
ES 9163
9I63
Bruxelles-Midi 2038 St. Pancras International 2144 231mi 61ch 374005
374006

Dress Code

Whilst we do not have any formal dress code for On Our Lines social events, we will always encourage you to wear your railway merch or pride swag, in keeping with the ethos of our community! Of course, please ensure first and foremost that you dress for the prevalent weather conditions of the day, and do ensure that any garments do not display any offensive or distasteful slogans or graphics.