18/07/2026
๐ At the request of Stad Turnhout, Erfgoed Noorderkempen has once again brought the history of the Belgian part of the former Bels Lijntje railway line to life. This way, we are working together to ensure the historical closure of the cycling route.
๐ Our research resulted in a construction history note of more than 260 pages, full of historical plans, photos, stories, and surprising discoveries. Everyone can access it from now on! ๐ erfgoednoorderkempen.be/belslijntje
๐ฐ During the official handover of the report, we could count on a lot of press interest. It's great to see that the story of the Bels Lijntje continues to captivate so many people! Our board members Nathalie Cuylaerts and Ward Kennes handed the report to the Turnhoutse deputies Annemie Der Kinderen and Peter Segers. ๐ https://www.rtv.be/entertainment-en-ontspanning/bels-lijntje-de-toeristische-slagader-van-de-noorderkempen
๐ธ Do you still have old photos, documents, or memories of the Bels Lijntje? Let us know for sure.