The Fairy Queen - Luxury Trains

It was in 1885 when the Fairy Queen first rolled out on the East Indian Railway. It was initially used to drag mail trains between the areas of Howrah and Raniguni and then moved to construction duty in the area of Bihar. Its operation stopped in 1908 and was primarily sent to a pedestal to be showcased. It was also showcased in the Railway Zonal School in Chandausi where it garnered much of the railways school students’ attention.

The Fairy Queen was only revived for operations on the 1st of February of 1997. Since then, the train has managed to make passengers feel like royalty as it stops at every major destination while featuring picturesque views in every journey. The Fairy Queen has captured not just a prestigious National Tourism Award but also a place in the famous Guiness Book of World Records. By riding the Fairy Queen, one can have a rich experience of thrill, historical heritage and romance.

Spacious 60-seater chair cars, huge glass window for frontal locomotive view and a highly maintained pantry car for on board dining. A luxurious lounge in front of the locomotive also offers a great view to the countryside. The Fairy Queen operates from October to March, particularly on these months’ second and fourth Saturdays. This famous locomotive can take tour passengers to Alwar the same day where they can stay overnight at the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The Heritage Hotel Sariska will serve as the lodgings. Cultural programs and Jeep Safari Ride in the Tiger Sanctuary add excitement to the tour, thus, giving tourists not just a vintage feel but also deep cultural and adventurous experiences.

The historical value and the exciting train tour offered through the Fairy Queen continue to attract locals and tourists alike. Many reserve a ride on this popular vintage locomotive not just to tour interesting places but to actually feel riding in the world’s oldest steam locomotives.