Dutch Maximum Steam Weekend 2026

Experience the ultimate steam tour adventure in Germany with no less than nine steam lines to explore on this action-packed itinerary. Enjoy exclusive charters, mainline runs, narrow-gauge railways, and charming branch lines... all behind steam! Journey through beautiful landscapes, discover fascinating collections, and enjoy free time to explore the historic city of Dresden.

Experience a fantastic steam adventure on this special tour to the South of France riding steam-hauled trains over some of the most scenic routes. Journey on the stunning Vivarais Railway, experience the spectacular "Train of Wonders", ride the Cévennes Steam Train across superb viaducts, and take an historic steam journey aboard the Train des Pignes plus a ride along the Mediterranean coast and free time to discover Nice.

Based in the beautifully traditional German city of Augsburg, enjoy a fantastic steam and heritage tour that will appeal to enthusiasts and partners alike featuring a mainline steam run to the spectacular Bavarian Steam Festival based in the original engine shed at Nordlingen. Discover rarely visited, charming, narrow-gauge railways, enjoy a vintage tram charter, and spend evenings at leisure to stroll historic streets and explore Augsburg.

Discover the very best of Belgium on this unique tour combining world-famous beers, nostalgic steam railways, and historic cities plus the fantastic "Steam Train Festival" at Maldegem. Enjoy spectacular steam-hauled journeys, narrow-gauge railways, fascinating museum visits, and indulge in exclusive brewery visits and tastings including the legendary Westvleteren Abbey on a tour that has it all!

Experience stunning Switzerland on this great steam-powered railway tour, based on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy nostalgic cruises across three beautiful Swiss lakes and journey on exhilarating railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!

Every year Dresden hosts one of the major steam festivals in Europe, and this year is no exception! Visit magnificent steam locomotives at the festival, experience two main-line steam rides, travel on a unique suspended monorail, and ride charming branch lines. Journey through beautiful landscapes, visit fascinating museums, and enjoy free time to explore the historic city of Dresden.

Steam nostalgia on this exciting narrow-gauge adventure in Northern France including the fantastic Froissy Steam Festival. Enjoy exclusive charters aboard historic trains, ride behind steam through beautiful scenery, explore a former WW1 military railway, and discover unique locomotive collections in fascinating museums.

Celebrate the impressive Class 01 Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular double-headed Class 01 Pacific mainline run, ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this unique, short-break tour.

Relax on a delightfully festive tour in the historic town of Stratford staying in a beautiful countryside hotel. Explore the birthplace of Shakespeare, visit Warwick Castle in all its festive glory, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch. Enjoy mince pies, Christmas cake, and festive cheers galore.

Discover the timeless trams of Berlin from the largest tram network in Germany to the quirky, rural systems and everything in between. Ride on ten different tram systems including seven exclusive vintage charters and a fascinating depot visit plus journeys on the unique Straussee Ferry and the narrow-gauge Buckower Kleinbahn.

Experience stunning Switzerland on this great steam-powered railway tour, based on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy nostalgic cruises across three beautiful Swiss lakes and journey on exhilarating railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!

Discover the stunning Harz Mountains, the Jewel of Germany, on this exciting Railtrail tour including exhilarating steam-hauled rides and breathtaking views. Explore picturesque towns and quaint villages, journey on a unique suspension monorail, visit a fairytale castle, and enjoy free time in Wernigerode - the Pearl of the Harz.

Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig.