The Euskotren Basque Railway Museum to run three steam train journeys next weekend

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The Euskotren Basque Railway Museum to run  three  steam train journeys next weekend

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• The Museum's opening hours to change from Saturday 1 July

The Basque Railway Museum operated by Euskotren, a publicly-owned company of the Basque Government, will run three steam train journeys next weekend.  Those service are part of its regular activities during the summer season, which include journeys on classic trains every Saturday and Sunday until November.  The steam locomotives will depart from the Museum (Azpeitia) to Lasao at the following times:

• Saturday 1 July: 12.00 noon and 5.30 p.m.
• Sunday 2 July: 12.00 noon.           

The Museum's current opening hours are 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on weekdays.  From Saturday 1 July, those times will change at the Azpeitia amenities and will be as follows:

• Tuesday to Saturday: from 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and from 4.00 to 7.30 p.m.      
• Sundays and bank holidays (except Mondays): 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.      

The Basque Railway Museum boasts one of the best railway collections in Europe featuring a whole range of vehicles: electric, diesel and steam locomotives, railcars and different types of wagons. It also has one of the Basque Country’s most comprehensive sets of machine tools from the former Urola railway repair shop. There is also a display of railway uniforms from the end of the 19th century and one of the best railway clock collections in the world.

Stoker for a Day
The Museum has brought back its "Stoker for a Day" initiative among its activities. It consists of a return journey on the steam train's footplate to learn about all the preparations needed to get the locomotive underway. Participants will receive the necessary training and equipment to guarantee their safety at all times.  Anybody interested in taking part in this exclusive experience, which costs €50, should book by sending an email to museoa@euskotren.eus, at least 72 hours before the day chosen. 

Information for the general public      
• Address: calle Julián Elorza, 8 (20730 AZPEITIA-GIPUZKOA).
• Information hotline: 943 15 06 77
• Fax: 943 15 07 46
• Email: museoa@euskotren.eus
• Website: www.euskotren.eus

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