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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 National Park. The selected guests will certainly go back with
fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Go ahead and book your
journey back into time.
I T I N E
R A R Y
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Day
1, Saturday |
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Dep. DelhiCantt. |
0900 hrs. |
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Arr. Alwar |
1500 hrs. |
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Day – 2 Sunday |
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Dep. Alwar |
1300 hrs. |
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Arr. Delhi Cantt. |
1845 hrs.
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Earlier worked from
Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR |
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1895 Christened as “Fairy Queen” |
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1908 Stopped Service |
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1971 First exhibit of National Rail
Museum |
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1996 Completely overhauled in
Perambur workshop of Southern Railway |
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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. |
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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
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25.01.99 National Tourism award given
by Prime Minister of India for the most innovative & unique tourism
project |
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The Fairy Queen Round Trip Package
Tariff |
| Options |
Adult |
Child |
| Full Package |
7500 |
3750 |
| One-way
train journey between Delhi & Alwar + sightseeing/stay at Sariska |
5500 |
2750 |
| One-way
train journey, between Delhi & Alwar only |
2200 |
1100 |
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(Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12
years of age) |
The foreign tourists will be charged as per
the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-à-vis US $. The travel agents
booking the passengers will get a commission at 10% on the tariff.
The Fairy Queen, a special heritage train,
hauled by the Fairy Queen Steam locomotive will start running from
27th October; 2007 during the Tourist season 2007-08 as per
the following package, schedule, trips, tariff and the agencies from where
the bookings can be made:
The comprehensive two-day tourist package
includes on-ground catering, lodging, boarding, transfer facilities, visit
to Sariska National Park, cultural programmes etc. In the package, the
tourists would be taken to Alwar and would be lodged in Hotel ‘Tiger Den’
at Sariska.
SCHEDULE
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The departure dates from Delhi Cantt. railway station will be as
follows: |
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Months |
Dates |
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October 2007 |
27th |
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November 2007 |
10th |
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24th |
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December 2007 |
8th |
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22nd |
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January 2008 |
12th |
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26th |
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February 2008 |
9th |
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23rd |
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March 2008 |
8th |
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Dates of Departure
for the year 2008-09 |
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Months |
Dates |
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October 2008 |
25th |
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November 2008 |
8th |
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22nd |
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December 2008 |
13th |
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27th |
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January 2009 |
10th |
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24th |
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February 2009 |
14th |
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28th |
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March 2009 |
14th |
For bookings please
contact:
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International
Tourist Bureau
New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi – 110 001
Ph.: 91-11-23405156, 23346804
Fax: 91-11-23343050
email: itbnrind@hotmail.com
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The Director
Tourism & Marketing
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
9th Floor, Bank of Baroda Building, 16, Parliament
Street, New Delhi – 110001, Ph. No. 011-23311258. |
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Manager
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
Bikaner House
Pandara Road, New Delhi -110011
Ph: 91-11-23381884, 23386069
Fax: 91-11-23382823
email:
powrtdc@mantramail.com |
The train can also be booked for special chartered
trips.
INTERESTING FACTS AND FEATURES OF THE FAIRY QUEEN ENGINE
1855: Built by Kitson,
Thompson Hewitson, UK for the erstwhile East Indian Railways (EIR)
| Weight |
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26 tonnes |
| Coal Tender |
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2 tonnes |
| Water Capacity |
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3000 litres (under
slung water tank) |
| Horse Power |
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130 |
| Gauge |
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5 ft. 6 inch or 1.67
m (Broad Gauge) |
| Wheel arrangement |
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2-2-2 Driving wheel
diameter 1800 mm |
| Maximum Speed |
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40 Kmph |
| Cylinders |
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2 outside (12 inch x
22 inch) |
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