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Our tours are unique to us, created by our team of rail travel experts who each have a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the rail holiday industry
Duration
5 DaysDeparture Dates
23rd April 2026Prices from
£1,339 Per person
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to France including the rare and spectacular Baie de Somme Steam Festival. Enjoy two full days to explore the festival with visiting engines, a locomotive parade, lineside entertainment and much more! Plus, three exclusive steam charters on narrow-gauge railways, fascinating museum visits, and free time in the riverside city of Amiens.
5 days from £1,339
DEPARTS
Thursday 23 April 2026
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the spectacular Baie de Somme Steam Festival
Explore the visiting engines, lineside entertainment, and exhibitions
Enjoy a fantastic locomotive parade
Two-day passes allowing unlimited rides
Steam nostalgia on the historic MTVS line at Crevecoeur
Exclusive steam charter at the Froissy Railway
Explore the unique locomotive collection at Froissy Museum
Ride behind steam on the rarely visited canalside Scarpe Steam Railway
Indulge in the cuisine culture of Amiens
Also included in your Tour Fare:
4 nights bed & breakfast plus 1 lunch
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Railtrail Tours is a family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 40 years – Big on Quality, Small Enough to Care
Our tours are unique to us, created by our team of rail travel experts who each have a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the rail holiday industry
Railtrail Tours are members of ABTOT and ATOL, meaning you can relax knowing that you are fully protected when booking any holiday with us.
For every pound spent you will receive Loyalty Points on return from your holiday, which can then be used as a discount on future bookings.
We were proudly awarded Silver at the British Travel Awards for ‘Best Small Travel Company for Rail Holidays’ in 2024.