1940s steam trains, models, and a miniature railway - there's something for everyone at this year's "Festival Vapeur" in the Minette region.

On Saturday 6 September and Sunday 7 September the Fond-de-Gras railway museum will celebrate all things steam. One of the key attractions this year is "Elna", a steam train locomotive dating back to 1940, which has been brought over from Belgium. "This train ran in Germany for a long time, on a side track, and then was brought over to a Belgian club in the 1970s," explains Jean-Marie Thill, the vice-president of railway heritage association Train 1900. "It was completely restored at the Three Valleys steam railway (Chemin de Fer à Vapeur des 3 Vallées). Now it's had another major overhaul."

D'Preparatioune fir de Festival Vapeur lafen
De Weekend invitéiert de Fond-de-Gras nees op hiren Damp-Festival.

The historical locomotive will be displayed to visitors at the festival this weekend, alongside a whole host of other machines and attractions, such as a model railway exhibition, steam tractor rides, workshops and more.

De Jean-Marie Thill am RTL Interview
Lokomotiven vu Lëtzebuerg an aus dem Ausland sinn de Weekend ze bewonneren.

It is easiest to reach the Fond-de-Gras museum from Pétange, where a large car park has been set up for visitors. There will also be a free shuttle bus running to and from Niederkorn. "Tickets can be bought online, in a first for the festival. There will also be lots of shows over the weekend to thrill both young and old visitors."

De Vizepresident vum Train 1900 am RTL Interview
Vill Aktivitéite fir Grouss a Kleng dese Weekend am Fond-de-Gras.

The first train departs Pétange at 10am, and Fond-de-Gras at 9.20am. More information can be found on the website: www.minettpark.lu