The
Fairy Queen
(1855) Still Steaming
ITINERARY
1895
Christened as “Fairy Queen”
1908
Stopped Service
1971
First exhibit of National Rail Museum
1996
Completely overhauled in
Perambur workshop of
Southern Railway
1997
Revived for working on main line.
Chair car for carrying
60 passenger 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 locomotives
25.01.99
National Tourism award given by
Prime Minister of India for the
most innovative & unique tourism
project
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Option |
Adults
Rs. US$ |
Child
Rs.
US$ |
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Full Package
Two-way train journey + sight-seeing/stay at Sariska
One way train journey Between Delhi & Alwar + sightseeing/
stay at sariska
One way train journey Between Delhi & Alwar only |
7500
5500
2200
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165
121
48 |
3750
2750
1100 |
83
61
24 |
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inclusive except alcoholic drinks |
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Manager
International Tourist Bureau
1st Floor, New Delhi Railway Station,
New Delhi – 110 001
( 91-11-23405156, 23346804
Fax. 91-11-23343050
E.mail: itbnrind@nda.vsnl.net.in
Director
National Rail Museum
Chanakya puri,
New Delhi – 110 021
( 91-11-26881816, 26880939
Fax. 91-11-26880804
E.mail: smehranrm@hotmail.com
Sr. Manager,
Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation
Bikaner House,
Pandara Road,
New Delhi – 110 011
( 91-11-223381884, 23386069
Fax. 91-11-23382823
Directorate
of Tourism & Catering
Ministry of Railways,
Railway Board,
Rail Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 001
( 91-11-23303894, 23388461
Fax. 91-11-23384922, 23383000
E.mail: dctg@rb.railnet.gov.in
Website: www.indianrailways.com
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INTERESTING
FACTS & FEATURES
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1855
Built by Kitson, Thompson &
Hewsitson, UK, for the erstwhile
East Indian Railway (EIR)
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Weight
26 tonnes
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Coal Tender
2 tonnes
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Water Capacity
300 litres
(under sling water tank)
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Horse Power
130
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Gauge
5ft. 6 inch or 1.67 m
(Broad Gauge)
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Wheel Arrangement
2-2-2, Driving wheel diameter
1800 mm
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Max. Speed
40 kmph
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Cylinders
2 outside (12 inch x 22 inch)
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