This list of FAQ was made in an attempt to satisfy the most commons queries you may have. Please feel free to contact us if this list does not satisfy you fully.


What is Railtour Italia?

Railtour Italia is a space dedicated to Italian events with historical trains. Railtour Italia lists the schedule of most special trains with vintage locomotives and rolling stock that will be operated in Italy.

Why Railtour Italia started?

Railtour Italia is on-line from June 2001 to collect and communicate information on special trains with Italian historical rolling stock. The idea for this site came visiting www.uksteam.info - a website that lists all details on steam trains operated along the British main lines - and observing that nothing similar existed in Italy. Another website on steam trains in the United States, www.steamcentral.com, was started in the same manner.

Whom Railtour Italia addresses to?

Railtour Italia is very well known among railfans. However, we aim to reach people and families that like beautiful landscapes and green tourism, those who look for a different touristic experience or an original trip, those nostalgic of the beautiful old times although they do not know too much about railways. If you find yourself in one of these profiles or if simply you would like to spend your spare time in a different way, Railtour Italia can provide you useful advise to organize your trip on a historical train.

When Railtour Italia will be updated next?

Very soon. We update the website any time we are notified a change or a new date. That occurs twice per week, average. In general, we update immediately when the notice regards a trip in the current week. Changes relevant to a later scheduled date will be updated at the earliest opportunity.

What is the timetable of the train scheduled on [day and month] leaving from [departure station] to [arrival station]?

Practically, all information and timetables we are aware of will be on-line in real time.

I am certain that on [day and month] a special train is scheduled from [departure station] to [arrival station] but I have not seen any details on Railtour Italia: why?

Most likely you refer to a restricted access train. Possible news or details on restricted access trains like photographic trains for railfans or trains chartered by tour operators for groups will be listed on Railtour Italia if public domain.

Where could I park to take a train at [departure station]?

Most likely we will not be able to answer a question like this.

How can I travel on a historical steam train?

We invite you to read the 'useful travel advise'. Please contact us if you wish to know any other details.

Would you link our website from Railtour Italia?

We will be pleased to link your site if we elect it to be in connection with the subject of the this site. Please provide us your URL and we will visit your site. You will have to link Railtour Italia if we will elect to link your site.

Could you show one of my photos on Railtour Italia?

We did not plan to create a photographic site. Occasionally, we could dedicate a temporary page to a significant event. You will find possible requests to send photos on our home page. Please contact us before sending any photos.

Is it possible to chat on Railtour Italia?

No, sorry. This website has not a chat room.

What information can I find on Railtour Italia?

On Railtour Italia you will find the name of the event, the route, type of traction, class of locomotive and whenever possible a page with details of the journey.

How can I communicate information to Railtour Italia?

Railtour Italia is extremely interested to receive full information on all events with historical trains in Italy. If you are aware of any details, feel free to report them to info@railtouritalia.com. We will appreciate very much information like: name and programme of the event, route, timetable, type of traction, class of locomotive, consist of train, price of the tickets and contact for further information (name, address with ZIP, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web URL if any).

We prefer to receive information from those directly involved in the organization and operation of the trains. If you are not directly involved, please enable us to contact the official sponsors.

Please indicate clearly name, surname (or family name) and a valid e-mail address in your e-mails. Anonymous messages or unknown nicknames will be ignored.

Please provide your suggestion to improve the site to webmaster@railtouritalia.com.



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