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Home » Luxury Train Tour of India » Fairy Queen
Fairy QueenThe Fairy Queen which finds mention in the "Guinness Book of World Records" is the oldest running steam locomotive in the world.For an idyllic weekend trip between Delhi and Alwar, the Fairy Queen comes to the rescue of those bored with the same old blase ways of traveling around the place. What is the best way to learn about heritage then traveling with it? The Indian Railways are the best option a tourist can ever have while traveling within India to get to know the cultural diversity of the country. Just like special trains like the Palace on Wheels and The Deccan Odyssey, the Fairy Queen is another train whose journey one won't easily forget. Fairy Queen is the oldest running vintage steam locomotive in the world and was built in the year 1855 by the British firm Kinston, Thompson & Hewitson for the British firm East India Railways. This train has got only a first class chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. A Guinness Book of World Records holder and winner of the National Tourism Award, this pristine beauty rolled again on 1st February 1997 from Delhi, after a gap of 142 years. A Memorable and Exciting Journey Indian tourism department has tried its level best to present the tourist with a time of their life while travelling in Fairy Queen and the attractions that come with the tour package is certainly hard to resist. First stop is the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan on the day when it departs from Delhi. After departing from Alwar the guests are taken to the Sariska Tiger Reserve for an over night stay. Accommodation provisions are done at the Heritage hotel Sariska Palace and for entertainment there are traditional cultural programmes and last but not the least Jeep Safari in the Tiger Sanctuary. Sounds interesting isn't it. Facilities The Fairy Queen locomotive hauls an AC chair car coach accomodating 50 tourist with an attached pantry car for on - board catering services to the delight of the holidaymakers. As an added attraction , the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front , which provides full view of the Fairy Queen while on run. The trip is brimming with amusement and recreation provided by a memorable revival of a chugging train journey supplemented with cultural programmes , theme dinner at the hotel , jeep safari to the Tiger Sanctuary providing a much needed break from the monotony and humdrumness of the modern life Interesting facts & features on Steam Engine : - 1855 : Built by Kitson , Thompson & Hewitson , UK for the erstwhile East India Railway (EIR) - Weight : 26 tonnes - Coal Tender : 20 tonnes - Water Capacity : 2000 litres ( under slung water tank ) - Horse Power : 130 - Gauge : 5ft 6 inch or 1.67 m ( Broad guage ) - Wheel arrangement : 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800 mm - Max speed : 40kmph - Cylinders : 2 Outside ( 12 inch x 22 inch )
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