Tarn tourist railway

About

On an old departmental railway line, rebuilt by volunteer enthusiasts, a ride on a train towed by old locomotives is offered. A picturesque journey for young and old…

Due to the late completion of repairs to the bridge, the opening date has been delayed.
NEW IN 2025
Departure from St Lieux les Lavaur train station. No direct access to the Jardins des Martels, except for groups.
Season 2025 TRAIN CIRCULATION & MUSEUM OPENING

From ? (date to be announced) to the end of June every Sunday and public holiday, including Ascension Day.
July 6 to August 31: daily except Saturdays
September 7 to October 26: every Sunday
Special Heritage Days: September 20 and 21

Timetable:
Train departures: 10:45 a.m. (July-August) 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Museum: 2 pm to 6:30 pm

Departure from the authentic Tarn Steam Tramway station. The train then turns into a village street, passes the Industrial Railway Museum and runs along the side of the local road. It crosses the River Agout on the Salles Viaduct, the largest engineering structure built in France for a very narrow-gauge railroad, and dominated by the pottery village of Giroussens. After crossing the plain, it climbs up the hillside into the Garrigole woods, stopping at Lascaze in the shade of the oak trees. The conductor will tell you about the history of the old steam tramways and present the association’s activities. The train then continues to the Halte des Martels, the temporary terminus. You’ll watch the locomotive being put back in the lead, before returning to Saint Lieux station.
The ride lasts around 50 minutes.

Spoken languages : French

Payment

• Bank/credit card
• Cheque
• Chèques Vacances
• Cash

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