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	The Monarchy Today > Ceremony and symbol > Transport > The Royal Train
		The train consists of carriages drawn from a total of eight purpose-built saloons, pulled by one of the two Royal Class 67 diesel locomotives: 67005 'Queen's Messenger' and 67006 'Royal Sovereign'.
		The exact number and combination of carriages forming the Royal Train is determined by factors such as which member of the Royal Family is travelling and the time and duration of the journey.
		The Royal Train enables members of the Royal Family to travel overnight and at times when the weather is too bad to fly, and to work and hold meetings during lengthy journeys.
	www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page5024.asp (485 words)

	Royal Train - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Royal Train is a set of carriages dedicated for the use of the head of state of a monarchy or other members of that particular royal familiy.
		The Royal Train is the name given to the set of carriages dedicated for the use of the British Monarch, other members of the Royal Family, and their staff.
		This is the locomotive painted in Royal Claret livery for hauling the Royal Train.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Train (910 words)

	The Imperial Train
		In 1902, the train consisted of ten carriages: a sleeping-car, a saloon car, carriages intended for children, the grand dukes, and the Emperor’s retinue, as well as carriages for railway servicemen, a kitchen, servants, luggage and workshops.
		Near the carriages a platform and two wooden structures were built in which an exhibition was mounted dedicated to the history of the train, the war of 1914-18 and the details of the abdication and fate of Emperor Nicholas II and his family.
		The carriages of the royal train were destroyed during the War of 1941-45, but some memorial objects kept in them have survived in the stocks of the Peterhof Museum Complex.
	www.angelfire.com /pa/ImperialRussian/royalty/russia/train.html (1294 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Royal train's inside story
		In June 2000 a royal bodyguard accidentally fired two shots from his gun on the train while the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were on board.
		The train is also said to be a favoured means of overnight travel for the Royal Family and the comfort it provides to the Queen, given her age, is also recognised.
		The age of the carriages on the royal train vary, but the Queen's and Duke of Edinburgh's saloons were built in 1972 and converted for royal use for the 1977 Silver Jubilee.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/2235681.stm (765 words)

	Royal Orient Train, Royal Orient Train in India, Travel by Royal Orient Train
		The Royal Orient is one of the world's most exotic and fascinating trains.
		The Royal Orient was a joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways.
		The royal journey on the Royal Orient begins with a warm and traditional welcome of the guests at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
	www.indovacations.net /english/RoyalOrient.htm (1188 words)

	royal train workings
		The use of diesels on the Royal Train workings was a natural consequence of the replacement of the steam locomotive fleet during the 1960's.
		Since the Royal Train was housed and maintained at Wolverton it is no surprise that the Class 25's would feature prominently, not only in hauling members of the Royal Family, but also in the movement of the empty Royal train stock to and from Wolverton.
		On November 18th the arrival of the President of Tanzania at Gatwick saw the Royal Train in use to Victoria, afterwards 25072 arrived at Stewarts Lane to return the stock to Wolverton.
	www.derbysulzers.com /royaltrain.html (2840 words)

	The Royal Connection. King Edward VII
		The route of the train was supposed to be a secret, but some how the news leaked out, and when the train steamed over the bridge at Measham half the town was on the railway bank to wave and cheer.
		When the train stopped the King could be seen at the end of one of the saloons (from which place he acknowledged the salutes of those on the platform) and the Queen and Princess Victoria near by at the end of the adjoining saloon.
		Her grandfather was a railwayman he stood at the boarded crossing at the north end of the station and waved the Royal Train to a stop with a special silk flag.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/ChrisSimmons/KingEdward.htm (2538 words)

	Royal Orient India,Royal Orient Train Tour in India,Royal Orient Train India
		The Royal Orient operates between September to April, from Delhi Cantonment, halting at some of the royal cities in the country.
		The train is furnished with all the modern conveniences you would expect in a first class luxury hotels.
		The train also features a library for the one, who are looking for a quite pass time.
	www.indiantraveltrendz.com /royal-orient.html (419 words)

	Royal Hudson - Unofficial Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: )
		CP Hudson #2850 was was given the honor of pulling the Royal Train to Vancouver.
		It was specially refinished in Royal Blue and aluminum, with a golden crown (the King's crown) at the front of each running board.
		The Royal Hudson 2850 is on display in Montreal at the Railway Museum in Delson.
	www.rrsites.com /royalhudson/royal.htm (216 words)

	Royal Scotsman - Scottish Luxury Train Trips and Journeys
		To step aboard The Royal Scotsman is to step into a different world.
		Seen from the comfort of the Observation Car, the contrasts of the changing landscape are magnified a hundredfold, across sweeping glens, past towering peaks and fl mirrored lochs.
		From the moment our piper welcomes you aboard in Edinburgh, to the moment you return to this historic city, you'll be in the very best of hands, on the very best of trains.
	www.luxurytrainonline.com /royal_scotsman.htm (266 words)

	Royal Trains
		The special car provided for His Royal Highness and suite was decorated with flags and in front and rear with the Royal Coat of Arms, carved and gilded giving the car a regal appearance which was greatly admired.
		A pilot train, carrying officials and the press, preceeded the royal train by one hour and no other trains were permitted to travel within this period.
		Royal crowns were affixed to the running boards of both locomotives and these were eventually fitted to the entire class (2820-2864) which, following approval from their majesties, came to be known as Royal Hudsons.
	www.railways.incanada.net /circle/Royal_Trains.html (2184 words)

	Royal Orient,Rajasthan Royal Orient Train Tour in Rajasthan
		The Royal Orient Express recaptures for you the resplendence of the days of Kings and Queens; replicates their safaris and royal visits to neighbouring kingdoms.
		The train manager arranges for emergency or otherwise communication requirements through phone or fax and passengers can contact him via telecom at any hour of the day.
		The trains departs for Udaipur and reaches at 1215 hrs.
	www.royalrajasthantours.com /royal-orient.html (779 words)

	Royal Orient Train Tour,Royal Orient Train India,Royal Orient Train Tours,Royal Orient Train Tour,Travel by Royal ...
		The train departs from the Delhi Cantonment at 1500 hrs.
		The train leaves Veraval early in the morning at 0500 hrs and reaches Sasangir at 0630 hrs.
		The train departs Palitana at 1230 hrs and reaches Sarkhej at 1905 hrs.
	www.indiarailtours.com /the-royal-orient-tours.html (418 words)

	Royal Orient, The Royal Orient, Royal Orient Train, Indian Royal Trains
		Among the trains of this class, Royal Orient Train is famous for its magnificent facilities and enchanting tour itenary.
		The Royal Orient Train is meant to take you to the days of yore when the royalty in India lived in opulent luxury.
		The Royal Orient Train is meant to be different and it really is. The services that you will receive as a passenger can be very well compared with the luxury in which the royalty of mediaeval India lived.
	www.travelgodelhi.com /delhi-luxury-train/royal-orient-train.htm (322 words)

	BBC News \| UK POLITICS \| Royal train's future in doubt
		The Royal Train could be scrapped as part of a drive to cut costs.
		The future of the train is to be reviewed after the Queen's current Jubilee year, according to the man in charge of the Royal finances.
		The annual cost of the Royal train has been reduced from £1.9m a year to £600,000 a year, even though it was only used 17 times last year - a cost of £35,000 per journey.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/1764130.stm (740 words)

	Govan Travels - Roral Train Tours
		Indian Royal Train service is a the watermark in the history of trains, not only in India but in entire world.
		Royal Train service is an memorable experience in train journey.
		The Royal Orient is one of the few extravaganzas left of an epoch of grandeur.
	www.govantravelsindia.com /specialtours/royaltrain.asp (235 words)

	Train Information and Service: Hanoi-Sapa Vietnam train
		Friendly train, like the Tulico train, is not a separate train, but offers soft sleepers, A/C and clean four-berth cabins in 2 carriages which go with local trains (LC5 and LC6) between Hanoi and Lao Cai.
		To serve tourist requirements, the Royal Train is also part of a regular train with 2 carriages in SP1 and SP2 which offers A/ C, soft-sleepers and clean four-berth cabins.
		For other normal trains, you need to purchase the return ticket yourself, when you are in Lao Cai or Sa Pa, or request the hotel to buy it for you (you cannot be guaranteed a soft sleeper if you buy on short notice).
	www.vietnamstay.com /service/sapatrain.htm (664 words)

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		Soon the train rumbled out of the station, heading west, passing red-roofed villages, fat brown cows and their calves standing in broad green pastures, corrugated metal barns and fields with eight-foot high rolls of hay that looked like enormous shredded wheat biscuits.
		Inside, the tapestry drapes swayed from the train’s gentle motion, and the passengers made those cordial but tentative gestures of greeting to each other you make when you find yourself in a fantasy environment far from home and don’t know a soul.
		The train continued west, past lochs sparkling in the sun, each with a village clinging to the shore; and Iris pointed out the croft properties, which were strips of land that included some pasture, a croft or cottage, and access to the shore so the owner could fish.
	www.travellady.com /articles/article-royaltrain.html (1566 words)

	Luxury Train: the Royal Scotsman
		Its many windows give a panoramic view of the constantly changing scenery, which may be enjoyed from the comfort of the interior or from the exhilarating open verandah.
		Dining on The Royal Scotsman is an exquisite experience.
		With the train stabled at night in a quiet siding or station you are assured a good night's sleep.
	www.royalscotsman.com /firstlevel/onboard.htm (282 words)

	Govan Travels - Royal Train Tours - The Royal Orient (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This luxury train-a joint venture between the Gujarat Tourism and the Indian Railways promises a journey into the days of unimaginable splendour and opulence of the world of the erstwhile Maharajas.
		With Royal Orient, discover a glorious past and enjoy the magnificence of ancient India, her temples and shrines, resort, and beaches, forest and sanctuaries.
		Jaipur is a city of royal grandeur where long after the departure of royalty, the descendants of the dynasties are still revered as Kings and Queens by the local people.
	www.govantravelsindia.com /specialtours/royalorient.asp (715 words)

	Royal Canadian Pacific Train :: Vacations By Rail ::
		It became royal when it served as part of the "Royal Train" in 1939.
		The Wentworth's moment in history came in 1939 when the car was remodelled and repainted in royal blue, dark blue and aluminum livery as Car No. 5 of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's Royal Train.
		In honour of the 60th anniversary of its Royal Train service, the car was renamed Royal Wentworth in 1999.
	www.vacationsbyrail.com /canada/luxury_rail/about_train/index.html (715 words)

	Trains in India,Adventurous Train Ride,Luxury Trains Ride in India
		The Royal Orient and the Palace on Wheel, both offering luscious train cruise, which try to rejuvenate the extravaganza of the venerable princely era in India.
		The Palace on Wheels, the Royal Orient and the Toy Trains are the pride of Indian Railways, the largest passenger train service in the world.
		Here, the royal week awaits you, along with your family and friends, to take you to a fairy tale ride, to transform you into a prince or a princess amongst the blue hills and royal palaces.
	www.indianadventureportal.com /trains (475 words)

	Royal Orient,Journey By Royal Orient Train,Adventurous Train Journey in India
		Royal Orient the - rare ecstasy, a unique experience that will take you to the by gone era of Rajas and Maharajas.
		The train is embellished with 13 marvelous, exquisite, gold extrusive saloon cars rejuvenate the glorious life of the past.
		The train also enjoys the privilege of 2 restaurants, which serves an exotic traditional Gujarati, Indian, Chinese and continental food.
	www.indianadventureportal.com /trains/royal-orient.html (444 words)

	Train Tour India,Indian Train Tours in India,Luxury Train Tour India
		Be a part of the scintillating diversity that is India and feel the joy of unravling mystries and discovering the simple pleasure of life.
		The train is completely self-sufficient, its public spaces include two restaurant coaches and a bar coach with an attached library.
		The saloon built for the Agent of the Governor General was originally painted completely in white and in the same pattern as the other coaches of the Viceregal train.
	www.rrindia.com /train-tour-india.html (578 words)

	Royal Scot (train) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For locomotives of the Royal Scot class see LMS Royal Scot Class; and for the first of that class see LMS Royal Scot Class 6100 Royal Scot.
		The Royal Scot is a named passenger train that runs between London Euston and Glasgow, the length of the WCML with previously a portion also going to Edinburgh.
		Electrification to Glasgow took place in 1973-4, ending the loco change at Crewe and bringing the replacement of the early electric locomotives with the new British Rail Class 87s, titled Royal Scots by BR although better known as Electric Scots, in respect of the steam engines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Scot_(train) (282 words)

	Rex Travel - Royal Canadian Pacific Train - Train Information
		Royal Canadian Pacific has a very high ratio of service staff to passengers, with a maximum of 32 people on the train at any one time - approximately one staff member for every three guests.
		Among the luminaries that have graced the Royal Canadian Pacific's fleet are Bill Gates, Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, and Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
		Locomotive 1400, the Royal Canadian Pacific’s flagship locomotive, was built for the CPR by General Motors in their London, Ont. plant.
	www.rextravel.com /rail/rcp/rcptrain.htm (1740 words)

	Royal hotel sapa, Vietnam, Sapa hotels (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Royal Hotel Sapa, located conveniently right in the tourist centre of Laocai, is known as one of the best hotels and tourist services in the area.
		The Royal Express Train is designed with soft 4 berths and two toilet at either ends features soft berth with individual reading lights, baggage storage and spacious space for hand luggage.
		The Exotic Bar and Royal Discotheque, the only one of its kind in Laocai, where you can relax, meet fellow travellers and local characters after experiencing the delights of Sapa and surrounds.
	www.vietnamhotelsbooking.com /sapa-royal/index.htm (333 words)

	The Royal Orient Train
		The five-storey royal complex was built to give the palace ladies a vantage view of royal processions passing below, while remaining unseen by the public eye.
		A joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. and Indian Railways, the Royal Orient is a train journey of seven days and nights, surrounded by the grandeur and opulence reminiscent of India’s princely past.
		On the Royal Orient the combination of travelling by night, and sightseeing during the day ensures optimum value of your time.
	www.indiatravelite.com /railway/royal.htm (1347 words)

	Royal Orient Express Train India,Royal Orient Express Tour,Royal Orient Luxury Train in India, Royal Orient Express ...
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		The Royal Orient has been provided with personalised service that only royalty was privileged with.
		The Royal Orient is fitted with all the modern amenities you would experience in a first class hotel.
	www.indiangoldentriangle.com /royalorientexpress.htm (289 words)

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