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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) |
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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
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| 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
(click to enlarge)

National Tourism Award
(click to enlarge)
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 |
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Arr. |
Alwar |
1500 hrs |
| Day 2 |
Dep. |
Alwar |
1300 hrs |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |

Accommodation in Delhi
Accommodation in Alwar/Sariska
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