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 Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay. The guests will certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive package by combining thrill, romance, and wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.


The Fairy Queen has a 60-seater specially designed air-conditioned chair car with a large glass window from where you can have a frontal view of the Locomotive, besides there is a well maintained pantry car for on board catering. As an added attraction, the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front, which provides a scenic beauty of the countryside. For your enjoyment numerous cultural programs are organized on the evening of the first day at the Hotel Sariska Palace. The 60 select guests will certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Please go ahead and book your journey back into time.

Months of Operation :    October to March ( 2nd and 4th Saturday)

Dates Of Operation :

   Oct’ 07   : 27th
    Nov’ 07   : 10th & 24th
    Dec’07   : 8th 22nd & 29
    Jan’ 08   : 4th 12th & 26th
    Feb’ 08   : 9th & 23rd
    Mar’ 08   : 8th
( Also available for charter booking on dates not mentioned above )

Tour Details :    1 Night / 2 Days

Places Covered :    Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Alwar – Delhi

Fairy Queen Stoppages :   The train will stop for 10 minutes each at Garhi Harasuru, Pataudi Road, Rewari, Ajarka and Khairthal railway stations for water & other requirements of the locomotive in both directions.

Day 1, Saturday
0830 hrs.	Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
0900 hrs.	Fairy Queen departs.
1300 hrs.	Lunch on Board
1500 hrs	Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1520 hrs	Arrival Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1630 hrs	Arrival Hotel Tiger Den (RTDC)
1930 hrs.	Theme dinner/Night Stay at Hotel
Day 2, Sunday
0630 hrs	Jeep safari for Sariska National Park
0930 hrs	Return from Sanctuary & breakfast at Hotel
1200 hrs.	Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach to Alwar Rly. Stn.
1245 hrs	Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs	Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
1320 hrs	Lunch on Board
1600 hrs	Light Refreshment on Board
1845 hrs.	Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantonment Station

About: Delhi Delhi the capital of India has been the centre of political activity from time immemorial The charm of Delhi has attracted emperors, conquerors and poor in equally. Delhi was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. The ancient fortress, majestic buildings and historic ruins find their modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers, diplomatic enclaves and well-planned townships of New Delhi. The people here, their lifestyles, traditions and even the climate are a rich and varied mixture of all that is India. Sariska Sariska Tiger Reserve is famous for its magnificent tigers, leopards, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska also shelters many different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls. Sariska is an ideal leisure spot for those interested in wildlife and ancient architecture. The town has the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples. Siliserh Lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. Located right next to the tiger reserve is the Sariska Palace.

Special attractions: Cultural Programme & theme dinner, night stay at the Hotel Tiger Den. Jeep safari for the Sariska National Park.

1855: Built by Kitson, Thompson Hewitson, UK for the erstwhile East Indian Railways (EIR)
Weight	: 26 tonnes
Coal Tender	: 20 tonnes
Water Capacity	: 2000 litres (under slung water tank)
Horse Power	: 130
Gauge	: 5 ft. 6 inch or 1.67 m (Broad Gauge)
Wheel arrangement	: 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800 mm
Maximum Speed	: 40 Kmph
Cylinders	: 2 outside (12 inch x 22 inch)

Earlier worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR
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 passengers 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 locomotive
25.01.99 National Tourism award given by Prime Minister of India for the most innovative & unique tourism project

The Fairy Queen Round Trip Package Tariff
Options	Adult	Child
Full Package (Two-way train journey + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska)	7500/- (USD 165)	3750/- (USD 83)
One-way Trip Package (Between Delhi & Alwar + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska)	5500/- (USD 121)	2750/- (USD 61)
One-Way Train Journey (Between Delhi & Alwar only)	2200/- (USD 48)	1100/- (USD 61)
*(Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12 years of age). *Children below 5 years – Free *In USD For foreigners and NRIs *The tickets will be sold as per the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-à-vis USD.

All meals-Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with tea/coffee provided on board or in hotels.
All transportation pickup, drop and sight-seeing by air conditioned coaches.
Jungle Safari in search of tigers in open jeeps (05 tourists in each jeep).

Expenses of personal nature.
Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Any other item not specified.

Booking rules :
Full package cost has to be paid at the time of booking.

Cancellation Rules :
1. There shall be no refund except.
a)- When the train is cancelled for technical reasons by the Railways.
b)- When the tourist is not able to travel on account of unforeseen circumstances.

2. The refund will be granted as follows :-
In case of (a) above
(I) Full refund of the fare less 1% handling charges
In case of (b) above
(I)No refund, if the ticket is cancelled less than 15 days in advance including the date of journey.
(II)50% refund, if the ticket is cancelled more than 15 days in advance excluding date of journey.