Special train of the ex-SNCF 231G between Paris-Saint-Lazare and Rouen

The two French operational Pacifics are gathered in Longueau on the occasion of a Rail Celebration and Open Doors Days at the Longueau roundhouse. The 231K 8 is a PLM (Paris-Lyon-Marseille) Pacifi... (more)

14/10/2018 : After 50 years, the 231G 558 is back to Le Croisic ! On the way back between Le Croisic and Nantes, stop at La Baule-Escoublac to let two TER, time to make a night photo, not obvious ... (more)

A portrait of the "Princess", SNCF steam locomotive 231G #558, a remarkable piece of earlier French engineering. This beautiful 4-cylinder “Pacific État� 4-6-2 steam engine was buil... (more)

The "Princess", SNCF steam locomotive 231G #558, on a her first public journey since 2009 between Dieppe and Sotteville-les-Rouen in Normandy. This beautiful 4-cylinder “Pacific Étatâ... (more)

The "Princess", steam locomotive SNCF 231G #558, on a her first public journey since 2009 between Dieppe and Sotteville-les-Rouen in Normandy. This beautiful 4-cylinder “Pacific Étatâ... (more)