Steam Express, the Oldest Running Loco on the Planet

The oldest running locomotive on the planet, Steam Express is out of the loco shed. Above all trains in the world, Steam Express or the Fairy Queen definitely deserves to be at the top of the world’s greatest rail journeys and an experience of a lifetime for the connoisseurs of train traveling around the world.

Steam Express Fairy Queen is the Oldest Running Steam Engine Locomotive on the Planet

This pre-Independence locomotive still runs on steam – take that for retro! The train is now a part of the Indian Luxury Trains lineup which already boasts of the Maharaja Express, Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels and the likes. The itinerary is a simple 2 day weekend affair featuring Delhi, Rewari and Alwar as destinations.

The highlights of the 2 days journey include a cultural show and safari in Sariska National Park, a renowned tiger reserve in the state of Rajasthan, India. The first journey begins on 22nd March, 2014. Visit the Indian Luxury Trains website for more info about departures, tariffs and itineraries of the Fairy Queen. See you aboard!

ITINERARY :

Day 1, Saturday 8:40 hrs Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station. 9:10 hrs Steam Express departs. 13:00 hrs Lunch on Board. 16:00 hrs Welcome at Alwar station on arrival with tika & garland of guest by RTDC. 16:30 hrs Transfer to Hotel Tiger Den or Similar by Deluxe Coach via Lake Palace at Siliserh stopping at Lake Palace, Siliserh for Tea/Snacks. 17:30 hrs Welcome & Check-in at Hotel Tiger Den or Similar with welcome drink(non-alcoholic), accommodation on twin sharing basis. 20:00 hrs Cultural Programme followed by Dinner at Hotel. Over night stay at Hotel

Day 2, Sunday 6:00 hrs Wake up call with morning tea. 6:30 hrs Depart for morning visit to Sariska National Park in Canter/Gypsy (Subject to availability of Vehicle). 9:30 hrs Return back to hotel from the Park and time for freshen up etc. 10:00 hrs Breakfast 12:00 hrs Departure from hotel for Alwar Railway Station for boarding Steam Express. 13:00 hrs Departure of train from Alwar Station.

For more information on Steam Express and booking inquiries you may visit the website of Indian Luxury Trains - Steam Express - write to query@indianluxurytrains.com or call us now @ +91 - 9818336340

Contributed by Gaurav Kumar

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