Étampes Expotrain 2025: model railways and historic train rides in Essonne (91)

Attention model rail enthusiasts - On the weekend of April 12-13, 2025, the town ofÉtampes in Essonne (91) transforms the Salle Jean Lurçat into a giant marshalling yard for the new edition ofExpoTrain 2025. Since 2013, this biennial show organized by the Club de Modélisme TEE 91 has been putting 1,200 visitors on the rails to admire larger-than-life miniature networks, as well as meeting the suppliers and model makers who keep the store running.

To mark the occasion, on Saturday April 12, a historic train pulled by the A1A-A1A 68540 will make an exceptional round trip between Les Aubrais station (Orléans) and Paris, with a stopover in Étampes. For the more curious, the experience doesn't stop at the platform: it will be possible to board the train for all or part of the journey, with tickets starting at €33 (including admission to the show and reduced rates for children).

The timetable for this special train is:
Outbound: Les Aubrais 8h00 / Etampes 10h00 / Paris 11h00
Return: Paris 17h00 / Etampes 18h00 / Les Aubrais 20h00

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In the carriages, the atmosphere will be just right! Passengers will discover a unique model railway, built by members of Club TEE 91, and a driving simulator that will put them in the shoes of a real railwayman. And if you're still in the mood for adventure, you can extend the experience with a velorail ride, in partnership with Vélorail de la Vallée de la Juine.

Admission to the show is €5, with free entry for children under 10. All aboard now!