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Christmas

Train du Père Noël — AJECTA

  • Run by AJECTA (Association de Jeunes pour l'Entretien et la Conservation des Trains d'Autrefois)
  • Longueville station — Longueville, Île-de-France, France

Next: Dec 12–13, 2026

A special steam train from Longueville in Seine-et-Marne to Romilly-sur-Seine in December, run by the AJECTA railway preservation association with a 1916 locomotive.

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Dec 12–13, 2026

One steam round trip Longueville to Romilly-sur-Seine on Sat Dec 12 and on Sun Dec 13 (choose one date). Provisional timetable: leaves Longueville 13:00, back 17:30.

From €20 (as published by the operator)

About this event

AJECTA, the Association de Jeunes pour l'Entretien et la Conservation des Trains d'Autrefois, runs a special steam train for Christmas between Longueville station in Seine-et-Marne and Romilly-sur-Seine station. The operator calls it a "train spécial vapeur".

The train is hauled by the association's 1916 steam locomotive 140C 231 and is made up of 1920s compartment coaches in first and second class, plus a 1950s restaurant car. Passengers choose one of two dates for the round trip. The operator's provisional timetable has the train leaving Longueville at 13:00 and returning to Longueville at 17:30, with Nogent-sur-Seine and Pont-sur-Seine shown in brackets between the two terminals.

Booking is by a registration form (bulletin d'inscription) from the association, returned with payment. The operator marks the timetable as provisional.

What to expect

A round trip behind a 1916 steam locomotive between Longueville and Romilly-sur-Seine, in 1920s compartment coaches with a 1950s restaurant car. The operator's provisional timetable gives a 13:00 departure from Longueville and a 17:30 return.

Practical info

Departure is from Longueville station (Seine-et-Marne), with the return to the same station. Booking is by registration form (bulletin d'inscription) available on the operator's Père Noël page, returned by post with payment by cheque or bank transfer before a deadline set on the form. The operator's contact for special trains is trains@ajecta.org. The timetable is provisional.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Père Noël steam train run?▾
The operator describes a round trip between Longueville station in Seine-et-Marne and Romilly-sur-Seine station.
Which locomotive and coaches are used?▾
The 1916 steam locomotive 140C 231 hauls compartment coaches in first and second class from the 1920s and a restaurant car from the 1950s.
Can we choose the date?▾
Yes. The operator offers two dates to choose from for the round trip, a Saturday and the following Sunday.
How do we book?▾
With a registration form that the operator makes available on its Père Noël page, returned with payment by cheque or bank transfer before the deadline printed on the form.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: ajecta.fr. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: ajecta.fr

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