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Official Name: East Indian Railway No. 22, popularly known as the Fairy Queen
Built: 1855, by Kitson, Thompson & Hewitson in Leeds, England
Initial Service: Started running in 1855, operating in the East Indian Railway network
Retired: Taken out of service in 1908
Restored: In 1997 by Perambur Loco Works in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Guinness World Record: In 1998, it was officially recognized as the world’s oldest steam locomotive in working condition
Heritage Run Resumed: The Fairy Queen began operating again as a heritage train in July 1997 (not 1977) on the Delhi–Alwar route in Rajasthan
Operated by Indian Railways as part of rail heritage tourism
Route: Delhi → Alwar, especially during tourist seasons (typically October–March)
Usage: Runs occasionally for tourists, steam heritage lovers, and special events
It is the oldest functional steam locomotive in the world still in working order
Offers a unique 19th-century train travel experience with vintage-style coaches
Serves as a symbol of India’s rich railway heritage
