The Turistren service is one of the few remaining passenger operations in the world regularly utilizing functional coal-fired steam locomotives.
The station is part of the original railway corridor that historically connected Bogotá to the northern regions of Cundinamarca and Boyacá.
The wooden carriages used on the route date back to the mid-20th century, preserving original upholstery and interior craftsmanship.
During the journey, the train route passes through several industrial zones of Bogotá, offering a unique perspective on the city's urban landscape transitions.
The station tracks are still connected to the national rail network, though currently reserved almost exclusively for tourism.
Usaquén Train Station serves as the primary terminal for the Turistren steam locomotive excursions that traverse the Bogotá plateau. The station building is a preserved example of 20th-century colonial-style railway architecture, distinct from the city's modern infrastructure. It acts as a gateway for tourist trains traveling to the salt mines of Nemocón and the town of Zipaquirá. The station remains an active facility where historic steam engines are serviced and prepared for departures. Its proximity to the Usaquén flea market area integrates the transit hub into the neighborhood's social and commercial life. The platform maintains its original configuration, allowing passengers to board antique wooden-car trains directly from the historic structure.
The platform edge when the steam locomotive is stationary and venting smoke.
Book tickets in advance via the official website as weekend excursions often sell out.
Arrive early to observe the steam locomotive being coupled to the carriages on the platform.
Wear comfortable footwear for navigating the uneven historic platform surfaces.
Do not attempt to walk along the tracks outside of the designated station boarding area.
Operations are primarily restricted to weekends and public holidays.
