What is the oldest train still operating?

The world's oldest operational steam locomotive is believed to be the Fairy Queen, which is currently housed in the National Rail Museum in New Delhi, India. The Fairy Queen was built in 1855 and is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest working steam locomotive.



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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is reputed as the oldest luxury train in the world.

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