In Firenze / Florence, Italy, “Il Treno della Befana” (the Befana Train) is once again planned to operate on January 6, 2025. A steam-powered train will power historic 1930s Third Class coaches on a circular trip originating and returning to Firenze / Florence.

Additional details are available at the following links:

• “Il Treno della Befana”: https://www.italvapore.com/il-treno-della-befana/
• Proloco San Piero a Sieve: http://www.prolocosanpieroasieve.it/man ... efana.html
• Associazione Toscana Treni Storici “Italvapore” (itinerary): https://www.fondazionefs.it/en/itinerar ... efana.html
• Associazione Toscana Treni Storici "Italvapore" (Italian): https://www.italvapore.com/
• Associazione Toscana Treni Storici "Italvapore" (English): https://www.italvapore.com/en/574-2/
• Route map (Google Maps): https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewe ... 18604&z=11

Steam locomotives are maintained and serviced at a shop in Pistoia, located about 40 kilometers northwest of Firenze / Florence.

The attached image depicting the past operation of “Il Treno della Befana” was recorded by Giovanni Donato (IT):