Spoorwegmuseum De Mijlpaal, Railway museum in Mechelen, Belgium
The museum exhibits display vintage locomotives, historical carriages, and railway artifacts illustrating the development of Belgian rail transport through the centuries.
The museum building, constructed in 1837, holds the distinction of being the earliest railway structure constructed on the European continent.
The collection features models depicting the city of Mechelen during three different periods: 1835, 1885, and 1935, showing the urban evolution.
The museum collection relocated to Train World in Schaarbeek on October 1, 2011, where visitors can now explore the complete railway heritage.
A memorial column in front of Mechelen station marked the first railway line between Brussels and Mechelen, serving as a measurement point.
Location: Mechelen
GPS coordinates: 51.01978,4.48828
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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