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Events at the “Centre de Denis Papin” of Oignies

During every open day for the Centre Denis Papin the following attractions will be available (with extra attractions during Festivals):

Steam and electric locomotives on a 700m circuit in 5″ and 7¼″ gauges offering free rides for adults and children.
Presentations of the clubs activities and the historical collections of CMCF will be available throughout the day on both days.
Large railway layouts of various small gauges will be in operation.
Access to the workshops where the SNCF Pacific Steam Locomotive is being restored will be available to all visitors.
Six postal carriages containing the museum dedicated to the history of travelling sorting offices.
A mine museum in the old mine training school.

Unfortunately there will be no further open days in 2025.