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Fairy
Queen's engine
world's
oldest working locomotive |
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 February 1st 1997 from Delhi to
Alwar. The steam engine, is the oldest working engine in the
world. Finding its place in the Guinness Book of Records and
also capturing the National tourism Award. The prestigious Fairy
Queen which graces the national Rail Museum, New Delhi, is
steaming once again. The Fairy Queen with the privileged ones
abroad 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. The 50 select guests will
certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime
experience.
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SCHEDULE |
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OCTOBER 26, 2002
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NOVEMBER
9, 2002
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NOVEMBER
23, 2002
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DECEMBER
14, 2002
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DECEMBER
28, 2002
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JANUARY
11, 2003
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JANUARY
25, 2003
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FEBRUARY
8, 2003
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FEBRUARY
22, 2003
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The
train will stop for 10 minutes each at Garhi Harsaru,
Pataudi Road, Rewari, Ajarka and Khairthal railway station
for watering of the Fairy Queen Steam engine. |
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Fairy
Queen's inside |
1855
: Built by Kitson, Thompson & Hewitson, UK, for the
erstwhile East Indian Railways (EIR).
Weight
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26
tonnes |
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Coal
Tender |
20
tonnes |
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Water
Capacity |
2000
litres (under slung water talk) |
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Horse
Power |
130 |
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Gauge |
5
ft. 6inch or 1.67m (Broad gauge) |
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Wheel
arrangement |
2-2-2.
Driving wheel diameter diameter 1800mm |
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Max.
Speed |
40
Kmph |
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Cylinders |
2
outside (12inch X 22inch) |
Earlier
worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) or EIR
1908
Stopped service
1971
First exhibit of National Rail Museum
1996
Completely overhauled in Perambur workshops of
Southern Railway
1997
Revived for working on main line. Chair Car for carrying 60
passengers and
service car including Generator (230v supply) and Compressor
(Air Brakes)
for the train readied for the engine to work commercial trips.
18-7-97
First commercial trip
13-1-98
Certification of Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest
working
locomotive
25-1-99
National Tourism Award given by Prime Minister of India for the
most
innovative and unique tourism project
Entire
Tour : 1 Night & 2 Days
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THE
FAIRY QUEEN
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Day
01
Saturday |
DELHI |
| 0930
hours
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Reporting
at Delhi Cantt. Railway Station. Traditional welcome (Arti,
Garland and Tikka). Board train. Welcome drink
(non-alcoholic) |
| 1000
hours |
Fairy
Queen departs. AM Service of tea / coffee / juices and
snacks. |
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1300 hours |
On
board lunch.
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1515 hours |
PM service of tea / coffee / juices and snacks.
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1620 hours |
Departure by air-conditioned coach for Sariska. The
journey will be totally guided by way of live commentary b
an experience guide.
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1730 hours |
Arrival at The Sariska Palace. Traditional Rajasthani
Welcome. Welcome drink (non-alcoholic). Check-in to the
rooms. Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
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2000 hours |
Regrouping at the terrace. Rajasthani cultural programme.
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2100 hours |
Dinner. Calling the day off.
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Day
02
Sunday |
SARISKA |
| 0600 hours |
Wake
up call with bed tea.
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| 0630 hours |
Depart
for jungle safari in open jeeps (5 tourists in each
jeep)
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| 0930 hours |
Arrival
back at the hotel from the safari 30 minutes for
freshening up.
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| 1000 hours |
Breakfast.
After breakfast guests at leisure. |
| 1200 hours |
Departure
for Alwar station in air-conditioned coach. |
| 1245 hours |
Arrival
at Alwar Railway Station. Boarding the Fairy Queen.
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| 1300 hours |
Fairy
Queen departs for Delhi. On board refreshments.
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| 1330 hours |
On
board lunch.
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| 1600 hours |
PM
service of tea / coffee / juices and snacks. |
| 1845 hours |
Arrival
at Delhi Cantt. Railway Station. |
For
further information and reservation please contact
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