How much does it cost?

From £1,075 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,452 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, Eurostar from London St Pancras and rail travel to Nuremberg are included in your chosen class; a lower-priced 'Join & Leave at Nuremberg' option exists without that portion.

Is it escorted or independent?

Escorted, with the services of an experienced Railtrail Tour Manager.

Which trains are used?

The tour rides the double-headed Class 01 Pacific 'Oberfranken Express' to Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg, a steam-hauled climb up the Schiefe Ebene incline, and the Frankische Schweiz Railway from Ebermannstadt to Behringersmühle.

What hotel is included?

Three nights at the Ibis Hotel in Nuremberg.

The only listed departure is in October 2026.

What meals are included?

Breakfast only; evening meals are not part of the package.

Railtrail Tours · Steam & Heritage Rail Tour

German 01 Pacific Steam Spectacular 2026

Four-day Class 01 Pacific steam special tour from Nuremberg

Railtrail Tours runs this short, four-day steam tour based in Nuremberg, Germany, built around the double-headed Class 01 Pacific locomotives of the Oberfranken Express. After travelling by Eurostar and rail from London St Pancras on day 1, day 2 is given over to a three-hour main-line steam run to Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg and a ride up the steeply graded Schiefe Ebene incline, with time at the German Steam Locomotive Museum. Day 3 turns to the Frankische Schweiz Railway, a steam-hauled run through the Wiesenttal to Behringersmühle, followed by a guided tour of Nuremberg's DB Museum, the oldest railway museum in Germany. Activity level is listed as Moderate. Only breakfast is included at the Ibis Hotel, so evenings are free to arrange independently. This short break suits repeat rail travellers and steam enthusiasts who want a concentrated dose of German main-line steam rather than a longer touring holiday.

What to know before you look closer

The 'Join & Leave at Nuremberg' fare of £795 is actually lower than the advertised £1,075 from-price, which is based on the Standard Class Eurostar-inclusive fare; check which fare applies to your booking.
Only breakfast is included; evening meals are not part of the package.
Only one departure is listed, for October 2026.
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Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Ibis Hotel, Nuremberg
London to Nuremberg
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Nuremberg and our hotel for three nights, the Ibis Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening at leisure to explore our new surroundings.
Day 2railovernight: Ibis Hotel, Nuremberg
Oberfranken Express & Schiefe Ebene
After breakfast, we board the 'Oberfranken Express', a thrilling double headed main line steam special hauled by 01 066 and 01 180 (awaiting confirmation) for a spectacular three hour run to the German Steam Locomotive Museum at Neuenmarkt Wirsberg. During our visit, we enjoy a ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', a challenging 1:40 incline and engineering marvel, plus time to explore the museum's impressive collection of over 30 steam locomotives, with the steam worked narrow gauge railway also in operation. We complete our day with a return steam-hauled mainline journey behind the two impressive Class 01 Pacifics back to Nuremberg for an evening at leisure.
Day 3railovernight: Ibis Hotel, Nuremberg
Frankische Schweiz Railway & DB Museum
Today, we make our way to the idyllic town of Ebermannstadt for our steam-hauled journey on the Frankische Schweiz Railway through the beautiful, unique landscape of the Wiesenttal to Behringersmuhle. This afternoon, we retrace our steps and visit the DB Museum in Nuremberg, the oldest railway museum in Germany with the largest collection of historic trains, where we enjoy a guided tour through two centuries of railroad history including legendary vehicles and interactive exhibitions.
Day 4rail
Homeward to London
We bid farewell to Nuremberg and to Germany, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The double-headed Oberfranken Express, hauled by Class 01 Pacifics 01 066 and 01 180, runs a three-hour main-line steam special to the German Steam Locomotive Museum.
Day 2A ride behind steam climbs the Schiefe Ebene, a challenging 1:40 incline the operator calls an engineering marvel.
Day 3A steam-hauled journey on the Frankische Schweiz Railway runs through the Wiesenttal landscape to Behringersmühle.
Day 3A guided tour of Nuremberg's DB Museum, the oldest railway museum in Germany, covers two centuries of railway history.

Included

3 nights bed & breakfast
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,075 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,452 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, Eurostar from London St Pancras and rail travel to Nuremberg are included in your chosen class; a lower-priced 'Join & Leave at Nuremberg' option exists without that portion.
Is it escorted or independent?: Escorted, with the services of an experienced Railtrail Tour Manager.
Which trains are used?: The tour rides the double-headed Class 01 Pacific 'Oberfranken Express' to Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg, a steam-hauled climb up the Schiefe Ebene incline, and the Frankische Schweiz Railway from Ebermannstadt to Behringersmühle.
What hotel is included?: Three nights at the Ibis Hotel in Nuremberg.
When does it run?: The only listed departure is in October 2026.
What meals are included?: Breakfast only; evening meals are not part of the package.