About the route
The historic Tren de los 80 invites us to rediscover the landscape between Zamora and Carbajales de Alba, traveling along the legendary "Directo a Galicia" line. Guided by AAFM volunteers, travelers will immerse themselves in an experience that recovers a long-forgotten way of traveling, defined by nostalgia and steel.
The journey leads us to one of the great milestones of Spanish railway engineering: the Martín Gil Viaduct. This imposing concrete masterpiece defies the abyss over the Ricobayo reservoir and the Esla river, offering one of the most spectacular sights of the Spanish railway network.
Upon reaching Carbajales de Alba station, time stands still as the train performs its reversal maneuvers, allowing travelers to enjoy the natural surroundings and capture unique photographs before starting the return trip to the city of Zamora.
The Tren Azul is a rolling museum that invites you to travel back in time and discover the history of the Spanish railway. Lovingly restored by the Asociación Zaragozana de Amigos del Ferrocarril (AZAFT), this historic train preserves vehicles declared Listed Assets of Aragonese Cultural Heritage.
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Our schedules and fares
TIMETABLE
Outward: Zamora - Carbajales
| Station | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from Zamora Train Station | 16:15h |
| Arrival at Carbajales de Alba Train Station | 16:40h |
Return: Carbajales - Zamora
| Station | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from Carbajales de Alba Train Station | 17:10h |
| Arrival at Zamora Train Station | 17:30h |
Photo stop in Carbajales de Alba: 30 minutes
FARES
| Archetype / Car | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 201: AAFM Historic Train - 1st Class Compartments (Expedition 1) | 20.95€ | 17.20€ |
| 203: AAFM Historic Train - 2nd Class/Cafeteria Car BBR-9805 (32p) (Expedition 2) | 15.95€ | 13.20€ |
| 204: AAFM Historic Train - 1st Class/Cafeteria Car AA-9006 (76p) (Expedition 3) | 20.95€ | 15.20€ |
| 205: AAFM Historic Train - 2nd Class Car (Expedition 4, 5 and 6) | 14.95€ | 10.20€ |
Your destination: Canfranc
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Aboard a historic train
The Tren de los 80 constitutes an exceptional living museum under the tutelage of the Madrid Association of Friends of the Railway (AAFM), whose purpose is to rescue and operate the rolling stock that defined Spanish railway modernization. This convoy is made up of vehicles of incalculable historical value—many of them legally protected as Assets of Cultural Interest—which have been returned to the tracks after an exhaustive restoration process. By walking through its interior, travelers immerse themselves in the aesthetics of the 9000 and 10000 series carriages, reliving the elegance and comfort of the great express trains that spanned the country before the arrival of high-speed rail.
Through its regular departures from Madrid to various points across the national geography, the project offers an educational and nostalgic experience that transcends simple transport. Each journey becomes an exercise in active preservation, where all funds raised are used entirely for the technical and aesthetic maintenance of this unique collection. Thanks to the voluntary work of AAFM members, the Tren de los 80 not only conserves industrial heritage but also keeps alive the memory of a golden age where the train journey itself was the greatest of destinations.
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