Mallet steam locomotive 414, constructed in 1932 by Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécanique at Graffenstaden, heads a mixed train Lamastre - Tournon.

Mallet steam locomotive 414 is waiting for the time to go back to Tournon.

Mallet 414 heads the scheduled passenger train Tournon - Lamastre through the Doux Valley.

Mallet 414 heads the scheduled passenger train Tournon - Lamastre.

Mallet 414 was constructed in 1932 by Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécanique at Graffenstaden.

Mallet steam locomotive 403, built in 1903 by SLM Winterthur, is waiting in the shed for the next train.

A portrait of Mallet steam locomotive #403, built in 1903 by SLM Winterthur (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works), at Lamastre station on the "Chemin de Fer du Vivarais".

Mallet steam locomotive #403, built in 1903 by SLM Winterthur (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works), is being prepared for a day on the line. The magic of steam on a cold morning!

Mallet steam locomotive #403, built in 1903 by SLM Winterthur (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works), is pulling an authentic mixed train through the spectacular Doux Valley at the "Passage des... (more)

Side view of the Mallet #404. The locomotive has been built in Switzerland by the SLM in Winterthur (works no. 1492) in 1903.

The Chemin de fer du Vivarais Mallet steam locomotive #404 has been built in Switzerland by the SLM in Winterthur (works no. 1492) in 1903. The locomotive has been in service on this line between ... (more)

The Chemin de fer du Vivarais Mallet steam locomotive #413 has been built by SACM (works no. 7628) in 1932. In July 1986, the locomotive is being prepared for a next run to Lamastre at the Tournon... (more)

Members will be sad to hear that one of the finest steam railways in France has closed, at least temporarily, and will not operate in 2008 (Thanks Jean-Marc for the update). Some say it may not re... (more)

A collection of 1930's French Departmental metre gauge Autorails stand ready for service at Tournon. These railcars where built by Billard and used as a cheap method of conveying passengers on the... (more)

PO Corez system mallet 104, after years of standing derelict was restored to its former glory by the staff of the CFV. 104 can be seen in the early moring light by the water tower at Tournon.