Nagycenki Széchenyi Múzeumvasút
A narrow-gauge museum railway between Nagycenk and Fertőboz, with steam and diesel traction, a locomotive open-air museum and an interactive railway nature trail.
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About the museum
The idea was raised in autumn 1969 by staff of the GYSEV: at a time when narrow-gauge transport in Hungary was being rapidly wound up, they wanted to save the most characteristic equipment of the light railway and show it to the general public in operation. The idea came at the right time, because the restoration of the Széchenyi-kastély (Széchenyi Mansion) in Nagycenk had just begun; a memorial museum was also planned, and a passenger link was needed between the main line and the mansion.
The 760 mm gauge line, 3,600 metres long, was built in 1972 between Nagycenk and Fertőboz. Part of its track runs along the embankment and bridge of the former line of the Fertőboz–Nagycenk sugar factory, over the Ikva. At the start, two steam locomotives were in service: No. 394 023, built in 1923 for the sugar beet railway of the Mezőhegyes sugar factory, and some of the coaches came from the carriages of the disbanded Kisújszállás light railway.
Today the museum railway serves passengers with two locomotives and eight coaches from spring to autumn; the rolling stock also includes the Dmot railcar built by Ganz. In Nagycenk a locomotive open-air museum, an interactive railway nature trail, a playground and a fitness park await visitors, beside the lime-tree avenue and the Széchenyi-kastély.
Highlights
- András, the steam locomotive, and Kiscenk, the diesel locomotive
- Dmot railcar, the only one of its kind in operation in the country
- Locomotive open-air museum in Nagycenk
- Interactive railway trail with a trilingual audio panel
- Driving-a-locomotive experience from age 16
- 20% reciprocal discount with the Széchenyi-kastély
Permanent exhibition
- Mozdonyskanzen és interaktív vasúti tanösvény – At the Nagycenk station area, a locomotive open-air museum and a loud, playful trail present the light railway’s vehicles, sounds and everyday life.
- Founded
- 1972
- Operated by
- GYSEV Zrt.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,100 |
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| Reduced | HUF 900children aged 3–14 |
| Children & teens | HUF 900free up to age 2 · Child ticket for ages 3–14; a baby ticket is free up to age 3. |
| Groups | –Group registration and special train orders: +36 99 577 616. For children’s groups, one accompanying adult per 10 children, and two per 11–20 children, may buy a child ticket. |
| Families | HUF 3,300Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children for a single or short trip: HUF 6,500 with steam; return trip HUF 6,000, with steam HUF 9,900. |
| Return trip Nagycenk – Fertőboz – Nagycenk (full price) | HUF 1,900Child ticket HUF 1,300. |
| Steam supplement (single or short trip) | HUF 1,100Return trip HUF 1,300. |
| Bicycle and live-animal transport fee (single or short trip) | HUF 900Return trip HUF 1,300. |
| Driving-a-locomotive experience, short trip | HUF 8,000From age 16; Nagycenk – Barátság – Nagycenk, 30 minutes. |
| Driving-a-locomotive experience, long trip | HUF 12,000From age 16; Nagycenk – Fertőboz – Nagycenk. |
Full-price ticket for a single trip (Nagycenk–Fertőboz) or a short trip (Nagycenk–Barátság–Nagycenk) HUF 1,100; child ticket HUF 900. As the Múzeumvasút and the Széchenyi-kastély give each other a 20% discount, the discount can be used on the same day on presentation of the other institution’s ticket.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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| Family ticket | HUF 3,300 · Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children for a single or short trip: HUF 6,500 with steam; return trip HUF 6,000, with steam HUF 9,900. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Playground and fitness park, interactive railway nature trail, the Cenki Teki mascots and downloadable colouring sheets; family tickets are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fertőboz
By train on the GYSEV Győr–Sopron line to Fertőboz, where one can change to the light railway.
By car
Parking available
The car park beside the 85 main road; it can also be reached from the 84 main road via Vám utca.
The museum railway is located opposite the Széchenyi-kastély, next to the Hársfasor (Lime Avenue).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The GYSEV webshop offers toys, books and railway accessories.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The steam locomotive shed in Fertőboz can be viewed on steam operating days. The interactive audio panel provides information in three languages. |
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