Steam Loco WP 7161 is going to be utilized for hauling of Steam Special. The information of the Engine is given below:

Easily recognized by the cone shaped bulging nose with (usually) a silver star painted on it, this locomotive became the standard passenger locomotive on Indian Railways post 1947. Experiencing a severe shortage of locomotive on the system in the mid 1940s coupled with unhappy past experiences with the IRS class of locomotives looming large, the order for 100 prototype WP was restricted to a mere 16 engines (on scale of two for each major broad gauge route). Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW), Philadelphia was awarded the task of building the first sixteen prototype WP class locomotives. These were numbered from 7200 to 7215 and went to GIPR, BB&CIR and EIR. The initial locos were called WP/P, the extra P indicating prototype. These engines soon earned the reputation for free steaming, fuel economy and good riding characteristics, also there was none of the ‘tail wag’ experience with these engines that was so characteristic of the XC class. On establishing their success further orders for WP locomotives went to Baldwin Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) and Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) who shared the manufacturing the next 300 WP engines. These engines were numbered from 7216 to 7515 in order of the Railway to which they were allotted. A further 120 engines were ordered from Canadian Locomotive Company in 1955-56 and 60 more engines came from Poland and Austria between 1957-59, this loco was in production for 20 years from 1947 to 1967 from 53 locos in 1953, it reached a peak holding of 167 locos on Northern Railways in 1967. This Pacific class of broad gauge loco marked the change the coding from ‘X’ to ‘W’ for broad gauge locomotives. It was capable of doing up to 110 Km/h and remained Indian Railways crack locomotives for many years and hauled prestigious express trains. WP’s were designed specifically for low-calorie, high-ash Indian coal and its ease of handling made it a hot favourite amongst Loco drivers. Several WP’s remained in service until the late 80’s. Early prototypes from Baldwin were labelled WP/P, CLW versions after 1965 were labelled WP/1.

Rewari shed homes the WP 7200 and WP 7161, the former is from the first lot of prototypes that were handed over to Indian Railways by the United States in 1947. The locomotive was a part of Central Railway System (GIPR) but was transferred to Northern Railway later. Homed at Moradabad shed this locomotive was later shifted to Saharanpur shed, before it retired from active service. It is believed that WP 7200 was the first WP class of engine that was handed over to Indian Railways in USA on 15th August 1947, India’s Independent Day, though the engine physically arrived on the Indian shores in Oct’47. This adds to the historic importance of this locomotive, with this in mind, this locomotive previously called Shahjahan, after the great Mughal emperor who build the Taj Mahal, has been re-christened “AZAD”, meaning free in hindi.

WP 7161 is the Chittranjan Locomotive Works built engine, inducted into active service in 1965, this locomotive was also there was none of the ‘tail wag’ experience with these engines that was so characteristic of the XC class.

On establishing their success further orders for WP locomotives went to Baldwin Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) and Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) who shared the manufacturing the next 300 WP engines. These engines were numbered from 7216 to 7515 in order of the Railway to which they were allotted. A further 120 engines were ordered from Canadian Locomotive Company in 1955-56 and 60 more engines came from Poland and Austria between 1957-59, this loco was in production for 20 years from 1947 to 1967 from 53 locos in 1953, it reached a peak holding of 167 locos on Northern Railways in 1967.

This Pacific class of broad gauge loco marked the change the coding from ‘X’ to ‘W’ for broad gauge locomotives. It was capable of doing up to 110 Km/h and remained Indian Railways crack locomotives for many years

homed at Saharanpur shed and gave distinguished service to IR before being phased out from active service. This Locomotive is christened “AKBAR”, after the great Mughal Emperor.

Both these locomotives are in prized possession of Rewari Steam Loco shed, with great historic significance and deserve their rightful place in the rich heritage of Indian Railways. Let’s celebrate the return of these two glorious Steam Engines and see these magnificent machines in steam once again.

Valve Gear	Walschaert’s
Cylinders (Dia X Stroke) in inches	Outside 201/4 ” X 28”
Boiler Barrel (Length between tube plates) X Dia	15’10 5/8” x 6’3 3/8”
Total Heating Surface (Tubes + Fire box)	2901 sq ft
Boiler Pressure	210 lb/sq. In.
Tractive Effort at 75% of Boiler Pressure	30600 lbs
Grate Area	46 Sq. Ft.
Makers	Canadian Locomotive Co., Baldwin Loco. Works , Wiener Locomotivfabrik, Chittranjan Locomotive Works
Manufacture Years	1946-67
Usage	Passenger Trains

Schedule of operation :   Steam Express would be running as per the following schedule –

Day  1 (Sat)	Delhi Cantt.	Departure	0910 hrs.
	Rewari	Arr.	1140 hrs.
	Rewari	Dep.	1210 hrs.
	Alwar	Arr.	1600 hrs.
Day  2 (Sun)	Alwar	Dep.	1300 hrs.
	Rewari	Arr.	1610 hrs.
	Rewari	Dep.	1640 hrs.
	Delhi Cantt.	Arr.	1845 hrs.

Dates Of Operation :

Month	Dates
December'2012	22nd
January'2013	12th
February'2013	09th & 23rd
March'2013	09th

Tour Details : 01 Night/02 Days

Places Covered : Delhi - Alwar - Rewari - Alwar – Delhi

Day 1, Saturday
0840 hrs.	Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
0910 hrs.	Steam Express departs.
1300 hrs.	Lunch on Board.
1600 hrs.	Welcome at Alwar station on arrival with tika & garland of guest by RTDC.
1630 hrs.	Transfer to Hotel Tiger Den or Similar by Deluxe Coach via Lake Palace at Siliserh stopping at Lake Palace, Siliserh for Tea/Snacks.
1730 hrs.	Welcome & Check-in at Hotel Tiger Den or Similar with welcome drink(non-alcoholic), Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
2000 hrs.	Cultural Programme followed by Dinner at Hotel. Over night stay at Hotel
Day 2, Sunday
06:00 hrs.	Wake up call with morning tea.
06:30 hrs.	Depart for morning visit to Sariska National Park in Canter/Gypsy (Subject to availability of Vehicle).
0930 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.

The Steam Express Package Tariff in Rs.
options	Adult	Child
Full Package	11000	5500
One-way train journey between Delhi & Alwar + sightseeing/stay at Sariska	7900	3950
One-way train journey between Delhi & Alwar only	3200	1600
One-Way train journey between Delhi & Rewari	1820	910
One-Way train journey between Rewari & Alwar	1700	850
*(Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12 years of age).
Service Tax: The above charges are exclusive of service tax. Service tax, if applicable, will be levied by IRCTC.

Your Ticket Includes:
All meals-Breakfast, \lunch and dinner with tea/coffee provided on board or in hotels. All meals in the hotel are on buffet arrangement.
Breakfast will be served after return from jungle safari at hotel Tiger Den/similar one. To prevent inconvenience to other group members all guests are requested to adhere to the specified timings.

Booking Rules:
Full package cost has to be paid at the time of booking.
Foreign Tourists will be charged as per the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-a vis $.
Note: "In case of failure of Steam Loco at the moment or enroute,the journey will be completed using Diesel Loco"

Cancellation Rules :
1. There shall be no refund except.
a)- When the train is cancelled for technical reasons by the Railways.
b)- When the tourist is not able to travel on account of unforeseen circumstances.

2. The refund will be granted as follows :-
In case of (a) above
(I) Full refund of the fare less 1% handling charges
In case of (b) above
(I)No refund, if the ticket is cancelled less than 15 days in advance including the date of journey.
(II)50% refund, if the ticket is cancelled more than 15 days in advance excluding date of journey.