Fairy Queen Facilities
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 )
Facilites, Fairy Queen Reservation Form