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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 steam engine is the
oldest working engine in the world . Finding its pride of
place in the Guiness Book of World Records . The Fairy
Queen , hauled by the world's oldest running steam
locomotive holding the Guinness World Record and the
National Tourism Award , is all set to roll magnificently
on the tracks from Delhi to Alwar with the first trip of
the current tourist season on Saturday the 26 th Oct 2002.
There will be a total of nine round trips between October
2002 and February 2003.
The two day -one night package takes the steam aficionados
and the wildlife lovers from Delhi to the Tiger Reserve in
Sariska with an overnight stay on twin sharing basis in
the luxury Hotel Sariska Palace . Nestling in the rocky
Aravalli Hills , the Hotel Sariska Palace is also a
heritage monuments quite close to the Wildlife Tiger
Sanctuary.
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 )
Information on Sariska -
Famous for its Tiger Reserve where magnificient tigers,
leopards, sambhars, nilgai, and cinkara can be spotted in
their natural habitat. The town also has the ruins of 9th
and 10th century temples. Sariska is an ideal leisure spot
for those interested in wildlife and ancient
architecture.Located right next to the world famous tiger
reserve is the Sariska Palace. It offers 49 rooms with
modern amenities in a gracious, old world ambience. Adding
to the beauty of this hotel is the pure nature all around
and the frequent roar of tigers !
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