Arganda Steam Train, it whistles more than it runs!
The Arganda Steam Train lets you relive the charm of the 1886 railway on a 4 km journey through the Sureste Regional Park. Aboard authentic steam locomotives and restored wooden carriages, you’ll admire original stations, antique signals, and the spectacular iron bridge over the Jarama River.
Origins of the tourist steam train
Originally nicknamed “it whistles more than it runs”, the Arganda line operated until 1953. In 1987, the non-profit Centro de Iniciativas Ferroviarias Vapor Madrid rescued the tracks and machinery, giving this industrial treasure a new life.
Route
- Journey: La Poveda station (Arganda del Rey) → La Laguna del Campillo stop (Rivas Vaciamadrid) and return.
- Duration: 40 minutes total (15 min outbound + 10 min stop + 15 min return).
- Jarama Bridge: 175 m long; panoramic views of the river and surrounding floodplain.
- Rolling stock: multiple steam locomotives, a diesel engine, and antique wooden carriages with original seating.
- Railway museum: at La Poveda station, featuring collections of artifacts and tools.
Seasons & reservations
- Spring: rides every Sunday in March, April, and May.
- Autumn: rides every Sunday in October, November, and December.
- Reservations: limited capacity; online booking in advance is required.
Practical information
- Departure: La Poveda station, direct access from the lobby.
- Tickets: sold at the station ticket office or online.
- Accessibility: adapted platform; please arrive 15 minutes early.
- Tip: wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket, as the train runs outdoors.
Board the Arganda Steam Train, feel the wheels clatter on century-old rails, and let the locomotive’s steam transport you back to Madrid’s industrial past.
How to get there
Coordinates:
Decimal: 40.317778°, -3.481667°
DMS: 40°19'04" N, 3°28'54" O
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