Rail enthusiasts can hop onto one of India's last steam engines

MUMBAI: Here's a bit of good news for railway enthusiasts. They can hop onto one of India's last surviving steam engines named 'Akbar' for a vintage train experience. The steam tourist train which was recently spotted in Bollywood film 'Bhag Milkha Bhag' consists of two bogeys and will be available for tours between Delhi and Alwar from October 26.

Akbar, named after the erstwhile Mughal emperor is one of the last surviving vintage steam locomotives in India and was manufactured at Chittranjan Locomotive Works. It is capable of speeds up to 110 kmph. Out of service for many years, it was restored and overhauled at the Amritsar workshop of Northern Railway in October 2012.

The tourist steam train is scheduled to start its journey from Delhi Cantonment Station and head to Alwar (138 kms) in Rajasthan via Rewari. Tourists can also stop by for some tiger spotting at the Sariska National Park near Alwar.

The unique experience will be available for tourists from October, 2013 to April, 2014 on every second and fourth Saturdays, stated a railway ministry official.

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