Chemins de Fer du Creusot - Locomotive 241 P 17

The 241 P 17 steam locomotive, a listed historic monument, is the largest steam locomotive in Europe. It was built between 1949 and 1950 by Schneider in Le Creusot. After 13 years of passionate restoration by volunteers from Chemins de Fer du Creusot, the locomotive was returned to service in 2006.

Groups can visit the locomotive by appointment.
Visits are also possible at weekends during work sessions, information by e-mail.

Heritage Trains
Chemins de Fer du Creusot are offering a tour of the Deux Vallées route with the small steam locomotive and a tour of the 241 P 17 steam locomotive on Sundays 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08 and 31/08.
Departure from Avenue de l'Europe station at 11.10am, 3pm and 5.15pm.
Departure from Parc des Combes station at 1.45pm, 4pm and 6.10pm.
A 1.5-hour, 10km journey through the countryside on a steam train with a locomotive dating from 1917, including a stop at CFC station to visit the 241 P 17.
The first and last departures will be in diesel traction.

You can also visit the 241 P 17 locomotive workshop on the same dates at 9.30am, 2.15pm and 4.30pm (online booking required).

On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025, Chemins de fer du Creusot will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 241 P 17 with the Fête des trains.
The 241 P 17 and historic railcars will be running on the SNCF network between Nevers, Chagny and Dijon. The little Combes train in Le Creusot will be pulled by steam or diesel locomotives.
Exhibitions and events:
- railway equipment at Les Combes station, including a listed 020 Schneider steam locomotive
- track maintenance equipment at Le Creusot station
- photographic exhibition, model railways, train driving simulator, stands from local players and CFC partners, shop, catering at the goods hall on Avenue de l'Europe.
A festive weekend around the world of trains!

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