The oldest train in the world
The oldest train in this planet
1855, The day 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 functioning 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. Indian Railways proudly give an unique two days all-inclusive package combining thrill, romance, wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.
1855, The day 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 functioning 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. Indian Railways proudly give an unique two days all-inclusive package combining thrill, romance, wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.
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– New Delhi | |
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 | |
