HistoRail, musée du chemin de fer
Enjoy 1 hour and 30 minutes to discover a unique technical museum which, since 1988, has made the history of the railway accessible to all – this mode of transport which has revolutionized our societies and contributed so much to our societies. Visit HistoRail, a registered trademark since 2005, partner of SNCF and La Vie du Rail, the Haute-Vienne Departmental Council and the municipality of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. In two rooms of 270 m² and 160 m² plus outdoor areas, you will find an original scenography that will lead you to discover the railway workers' jobs essential to rail travel. A great deal of real equipment is presented in a logical order, from the ticket office, through your train, its operation thanks to a real simulator that was used by SNCF, signaling panels, and under the train the "railway maintenance area" which will allow you to understand the difficult but indispensable job of the railway workers, nicknamed "mole catchers". Numerous model railway networks are scattered among this real equipment: They provide educational support to the comments of our volunteers and employees, but also an essential fun aspect during this guided tour which is full of technical explanations. Have a good trip ! Our mascot "Bout d'Rail" invites you to visit his blog, which has been running since 2007 and recounts his many adventures with approximately 500 posts. https://boutdrail.blogspot.com/2026/07/ .
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