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Fairy Queen Rail Journey - Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Delhi

1855, The year when the majestic Fairy Queen rolled out for the erstwhile East Indian Railway. For the first time after 1908, the Fairy Queen rolled again on Feb. 1st, 1997 from Delhi to Alwar. The steam engine is the oldest working engine in the world. Finding its pride of place in the Guinness Book of World Records and also capturing the National Tourism Award, this prestigious pristine beauty that graces the National Rail Museum, New Delhi, is steaming once again. The Queen, with the privileged ones aboard reaches the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day, from where the guests are taken to Sariska Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay. Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive package combining thrill, romance, wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.

The Fairy Queen has a 60-seater air-conditioned chair car specially designed with a large glass window from where you can have a frontal view of the Locomotive, besides there is a well maintained pantry car for on board catering. As an added attraction, the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front, which provides a scenic view of the countryside. For your enjoyment numerous cultural programs are organized in the evening of the first day at the Hotel Sariska Palace. The 60 select guests will certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Go ahead and book your journey back into time.

 

1855: Built by Kitson, Thompson Hewitson, UK for the erstwhile East Indian Railways (EIR)
Weight 26tonnes
Coal Tender 20tonnes
Water Capacity 2000litres (under slung water tank)
Horse Power 130
Gauge 5 ft. 6 inch or 1.67 m (Broad Gauge)
Wheel arrangement 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800 mm
Maximum Speed 40Kmph
Cylinders 2 outside (12 inch x 22 inch)

 

 

Earlier worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR
1895 Christened as “Fairy Queen"
1908 Stopped Service
1971 First exhibit of National Rail Museum– New Delhi
1996 Completely overhauled in Perambur workshop of Southern Railway
1997 Revived for working on main line. Chair car for carrying 60 passengers and service car including Generator (230V supply) & Compressor (Air Brakes for the train) readied for the engine to work commercial trips
18.07.97 First commercial trip
13.01.98 Certification of Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest working locomotive
25.01.99 National Tourism award given by Prime Minister of India for the most innovative & unique tourism project

 

 

 

Guinness Book of World Records

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National Tourism Award

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Months of Operation : October to March ( 2nd and 4th Saturday)

 

Schedule of operation : Fairy queen would be running as per the following schedule :

 

Day 1 Dep. Delhi Cantt. 0900 hrs
  Arr. Alwar 1500 hrs
Day 2 Dep. Alwar 1300 hrs
  Dep. Delhi Cantt. 1845 hrs

Tour Details : 1Night / 2Days

 

Places Covered : Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Alwar – Delhi
 

Fairy Queen Stoppages : The train will stop for 10 minutes each at Garhi Harasuru, Pataudi Road, Rewari, Ajarka and Khairthal railway stations in both directions for water & other requirements of the locomotive.

 

Itenary

 

Time Days
  Day 1, Sunday
0830 hrs Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station
0900 hrs Fairy Queen departs
1300 hrs Lunch on Board
1500 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1520 hrs Arrival Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1630 hrs Arrival Hotel Tiger Den (RTDC
1930 hrs Theme dinner/Night Stay at Hotel
   
  Day 2, Saturday
0630 hrs Jeep safari for Sariska National Park
0930 hrs Return from Sanctuary & breakfast at Hotel
1200 hrs Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach to Alwar Rly. Stn
1245 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs Fairy Queen leaves Alwar

 

 

 

 

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