Experience Benešov Steam Festival

We’re delighted to announce that the magnificent 241 A 65 ‘Mountain’ from 1931 will be the star guest at the Benešov Steam Festival - the signature attraction of our Czech Autumn Steam Gala tour. 

241 A 65 is the last operational member of its class and the largest hand-fired steam locomotive in Europe. It was also used in the filming of the 2017 remake of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express! 

It will haul the inaugural 'Protocol Train' of the Benešov Steam Festival on Friday 18 September 2026. This main line steam special will follow a splendid route, covering extremely rare track in South Bohemia. 

As of 2027, the busy corridors used by this event will be fitted with ETCS signalling and will no longer be practically accessible to steam locomotives, so make sure you don’t miss what could be the final opportunity to experience this popular steam festival.

Czech Autumn Steam Gala - Wednesday 16 September to Wednesday 23 September 2026 

The tour includes a relaxed week in beautiful Prague, with free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. 

Tour highlights include:

• Time to explore beautiful Prague
• Main line steam action at the Benesov Steam Festival
• Unlimited gala train travel with the festival rover ticket
• Private steam gala at the Zamberk narrow gauge railway
• Private rail charter at the Czech Railway Museum in Luzna

To find out more about this unique European steam train holiday, click here.

For details or to reserve your place, call 01553 661 500 or email enquiries@railwaytouring.co.uk