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Jun 25 2022 (16:19) 12123/Deccan Queen | CLA/Kurla Junction (8 PFs)
Mehta_Udit^~
Mehta_Udit^~ 20966 blog postsAc local Train and Lhb Deccan Queen Skipping Kurla Station
#Deccan_Queen #DQ
#Deccan_Queen #DQ
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Aug 07 2021 (21:15) 12123/Deccan Queenguest
Entry# 5035975 Tags Past Edits
Aug 07 2021 (21:15)
Train Tag: Deccan Queen/12123 added by Ashwani Vaishnav will transform IR/229469
Train Tag: Deccan Queen/12123 added by Ashwani Vaishnav will transform IR/229469
#Deccan_Queen to be lhbfied from 15 Aug with #VistaDome
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Jun 07 2019 (20:28) 12123/Deccan Queen | CSMT/Mumbai CSM Terminus (18 PFs)
nimorailworld~
nimorailworld~ 843 blog postsVideo : click here
#deccan #queen #indianrailways
Mumbai Pune Deccan Queen express departs CSMT with decoration.
Many railfans can be seen taking videos.
1st June is always special for rail fans where...
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#deccan #queen #indianrailways
Mumbai Pune Deccan Queen express departs CSMT with decoration.
Many railfans can be seen taking videos.
1st June is always special for rail fans where...
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many rail fans visit CSMT from all over India.
This was last ICF birthday of DQ as next year it will get replaced by LHB coaches.
WCAM3 is favorite link which was given on birthday.
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This was last ICF birthday of DQ as next year it will get replaced by LHB coaches.
WCAM3 is favorite link which was given on birthday.
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Feb 13 2019 (16:48) 12884/Rupasi Bangla Express | PRR/Purulia Junction (4 PFs) | SRC/WAP-7/37004
SumitParamanik^~
SumitParamanik^~ 7030 blog postsEntry# 4229864 Tags Past Edits
Dec 01 2019 (14:16)
Today , My 2nd Capture of the Exp behind its regular link -7pf of ELS
Only 1 CC coach's colour is sameas#Deccan as Exp
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Bishnupur Junction/VSU added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Kharagpur Junction/KGP added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Medinipur (Midnapore)/MDN added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Anara/ANR added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Bankura Junction/BQA added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Adra Junction/ADRA added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Feb 13 2019 (16:56)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by Purulia is A category station~/1917736
Feb 13 2019 (16:48)
Loco Tag: SRC/WAP-7/37004 added by Purulia is A category station~/1917736
Today , My 2nd Capture of the Exp behind its regular link -7
Only 1 CC coach's colour is same
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Bishnupur Junction/VSU added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Kharagpur Junction/KGP added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Medinipur (Midnapore)/MDN added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Anara/ANR added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Bankura Junction/BQA added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Adra Junction/ADRA added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Dec 01 2019 (14:15)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by Will be blogging less for a while^~/1917736
Feb 13 2019 (16:56)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by Purulia is A category station~/1917736
Feb 13 2019 (16:48)
Loco Tag: SRC/WAP-7/37004 added by Purulia is A category station~/1917736
Today , My 2nd Capture of the #Rupashi #Bangla Exp behind its regular link #Wap-7 of #Santragachi ELS
Only 1 CC coach's colour is same as #Deccan #Queen Exp
Only 1 CC coach's colour is same as #Deccan #Queen Exp
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Aug 21 2018 (07:54) 12124/Deccan Queen | PUNE/Pune Junction (6 PFs) | AJNI/WAP-7/30467
AV12621~
AV12621~ 1403 blog postsEntry# 3733454 Tags Past Edits
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21960 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: GOC/WDP-4D/40445 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KJM/WDG-4/12016 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KJM/WDG-4/12148 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: GOC/WDP-4D/40405 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3D/11408 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27408 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27117 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27126 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27101 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27397 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21952 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21956 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-2/21861 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27121 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27138 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27411 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-2/21880 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21961 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21941 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/16049 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: LGD/WAP-7/30288 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: AJNI/WAP-7/30296 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/18605R added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/18688R added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/CSMT added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Dadar Central/DR added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Bhandup/BND added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Thane/TNA added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Diva Junction/DIVA added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Kalyan Junction/KYN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vithalwadi/VLDI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Ambernath/ABH added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Badlapur/BUD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vangani/VGI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Shelu/SHLU added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Karjat Junction/KJT added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Khandala/KAD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Lonavala/LNL added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Malavli/MVL added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Kamshet/KMST added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vadgaon/VDN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Talegaon/TGN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Ghorawadi/GRWD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Begdewadi/BGWI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Dehu Road/DEHR added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Chinchwad/CCH added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Pimpri/PMP added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Khadki/KK added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mangala Lakshadweep Express/12618 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Koyna Express/11029 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Deccan Express/11007 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mumbai LTT - Visakhapatnam Express ( via Vijayawada )/18520 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mumbai CSMT - Pune Intercity SF Express/12127 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Indrayani SF Express/22105 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (07:54)
Loco Tag: AJNI/WAP-7/30467 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21960 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: GOC/WDP-4D/40445 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KJM/WDG-4/12016 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KJM/WDG-4/12148 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: GOC/WDP-4D/40405 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3D/11408 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27408 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27117 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27126 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27101 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27397 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21952 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21956 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-2/21861 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27121 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27138 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27411 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WDP-4D/40277 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27112 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WAG-7/27128 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-2/21880 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21961 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: KYN/WCAM-3/21941 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/16049 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: LGD/WAP-7/30288 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: AJNI/WAP-7/30296 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/18605R added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Loco Tag: PUNE/WDM-3A/18688R added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
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Station Tag: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/CSMT added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Dadar Central/DR added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Bhandup/BND added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Thane/TNA added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Diva Junction/DIVA added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Kalyan Junction/KYN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vithalwadi/VLDI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Ambernath/ABH added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Badlapur/BUD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vangani/VGI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Shelu/SHLU added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Karjat Junction/KJT added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Khandala/KAD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Lonavala/LNL added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Malavli/MVL added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Kamshet/KMST added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Vadgaon/VDN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Talegaon/TGN added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Ghorawadi/GRWD added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Begdewadi/BGWI added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Dehu Road/DEHR added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Chinchwad/CCH added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Pimpri/PMP added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Station Tag: Khadki/KK added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mangala Lakshadweep Express/12618 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Koyna Express/11029 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Deccan Express/11007 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mumbai LTT - Visakhapatnam Express ( via Vijayawada )/18520 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mumbai CSMT - Pune Intercity SF Express/12127 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (08:18)
Train Tag: Indrayani SF Express/22105 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
Aug 21 2018 (07:54)
Loco Tag: AJNI/WAP-7/30467 added by LHB for TN Express~/621629
A #Train #Journey compilation in #12124 #Deccanqueen #Express from #Pune to #Mumbai | Coverage of the magnificent #Bhorghats also included.
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June 01, 2018. Just like every year, this year too the Birthday of the Deccan Queen Express was going to be celebrated in the two cities of Mumbai & Pune. The Queen completed her 88th year of Commercial service this year. And I had missed many a chance to be part of this event previously. This year i decided to make it. So a plan was hatched, and things were going smoothly. Well, almost smoothly, for just a couple of days prior to the beginning of my Journey, the #Malabar & #Konkan coasts were lashed out with heavy rains. And many trains were stranded here and there; ending up late in their destinations. My elaborate plan included taking a train to #Mangaluru via the #Subramanyaghats, and boarding the Netravati Express to #Panvel from there. From Panvel, the idea was to board the Pragati Express to Pune; thus covering two new routes, Panvel - Karjat & Yeshvantpur #Hassan Mangaluru.
But fate had other ideas. Fearing that I would get stuck somewhere in between, without anywhere to go, i abandoned the Konkan route, and booked myself a ticket in the Janshatabdi Express to #Hubli the same day that I was supposed to board the Intercity to Mangaluru, i.e. May 30th. On the same day, a friend helped me get a ticket to Pune in the #Goa Link Express from Hubli. Thus, I got to see the elaborate shunting circus that happens every day in #Londa to couple this small link to the main rake coming from #Vasco. This sudden change in plans ensured I reached Pune on 31st morning itself. Thankfully, a couple of friends also arrived from #Chennai & all 3 of us landed in another friend's house for accommodation.
The following day, after some initial hiccups, we reached Pune Jn. at 07:00 hrs, just in time for witnessing our power - AJNI WAP7 30467 getting all decked up and ready to haul us to Mumbai. This provided with some excitement for the day, which was otherwise one with mixed feelings for me. The #Diningcar was absent due to being sent for overhaul. And adding insult to the injury, it was added the very same evening from Mumbai for the return, which I ultimately couldn't capture due to some storage issue in my Phone. But it was all a part of the game.
We departed Pune bang on time at 07:15 hrs, and rolled along quite nicely till Lonavala. A loop line treatment at #Khadki & speed restriction saw us reach 10 mins late. Meanwhile, the #Indrayani Express crossed us just before Lonavala, hauled by its usual link, a Pune ALCo. After a 2 min halt, we slipped out of Lonavala, beginning our descent into the Bhor ghats. The Rain gods weren't kind enough that day, and the season hadn't quite set in yet, so all we could get was a view of the magnificent albeit dry ghat section. Mumbai Pune Intercity SF, which back then was running with ICF coaches crossed at #Monkeyhill, followed by #MumbaiLTT #Visakhapatnam Express at Thakurwadi. #Deccan Express crossed just before #Palasdhari. We literally crawled through Karjat, and due to increasing heat, I went in for some time, to enjoy the Breakfast.
A Couple of friends waved at us at Ambernath & Vithalwadi, while on their way to Office. #Kolhapur bound Koyna Express crossed at #Kalyan outer, and after a painfully long wait, we were cleared to enter & skip Kalyan Jn; following which the #Ernakulam bound Mangala Lakshadweep Express was overtaken. While we were already delayed by close to 45mins by this time, trailing a Mumbai CST bound fast local didn't help much. We lost further time, reaching Dadar, a good 70 mins late. After a sedate run, we finally pulled into pf12 of Mumbai CSMT at 11:30, delayed by an hour and 5 mins. But still, it was an enjoyable ride. A lot of #Railfans had gathered at CSMT to get a glimpse of the train. And after a tiring ride, the three of us went up to our dormitory & settled down for some time before heading out for lunch.
Hope you enjoyed the ride along with me. Thanks for watching
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My first Deccan Queen Journey way back in June 2015 - click here
Crossings featured in the Compilation include:-
Mumbai Pune Indrayani Express
Mumbai Pune Intercity Superfast Express
Mumbai LTT Visakhapatnam Express
Mumbai Pune Deccan Express
Mumbai Kolhapur Koyna Express;
along with a Special spotting of a Humsafar rake in Khadki & the chase of the Mangala Lakshadweep Express.
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Please do let me know your feedback in the comments section. Don't forget to press the Bell Icon for staying updated about the future uploads. THANKS FOR WATCHING. CHEERS!!!
June 01, 2018. Just like every year, this year too the Birthday of the Deccan Queen Express was going to be celebrated in the two cities of Mumbai & Pune. The Queen completed her 88th year of Commercial service this year. And I had missed many a chance to be part of this event previously. This year i decided to make it. So a plan was hatched, and things were going smoothly. Well, almost smoothly, for just a couple of days prior to the beginning of my Journey, the #Malabar & #Konkan coasts were lashed out with heavy rains. And many trains were stranded here and there; ending up late in their destinations. My elaborate plan included taking a train to #Mangaluru via the #Subramanyaghats, and boarding the Netravati Express to #Panvel from there. From Panvel, the idea was to board the Pragati Express to Pune; thus covering two new routes, Panvel - Karjat & Yeshvantpur #Hassan Mangaluru.
But fate had other ideas. Fearing that I would get stuck somewhere in between, without anywhere to go, i abandoned the Konkan route, and booked myself a ticket in the Janshatabdi Express to #Hubli the same day that I was supposed to board the Intercity to Mangaluru, i.e. May 30th. On the same day, a friend helped me get a ticket to Pune in the #Goa Link Express from Hubli. Thus, I got to see the elaborate shunting circus that happens every day in #Londa to couple this small link to the main rake coming from #Vasco. This sudden change in plans ensured I reached Pune on 31st morning itself. Thankfully, a couple of friends also arrived from #Chennai & all 3 of us landed in another friend's house for accommodation.
The following day, after some initial hiccups, we reached Pune Jn. at 07:00 hrs, just in time for witnessing our power - AJNI WAP7 30467 getting all decked up and ready to haul us to Mumbai. This provided with some excitement for the day, which was otherwise one with mixed feelings for me. The #Diningcar was absent due to being sent for overhaul. And adding insult to the injury, it was added the very same evening from Mumbai for the return, which I ultimately couldn't capture due to some storage issue in my Phone. But it was all a part of the game.
We departed Pune bang on time at 07:15 hrs, and rolled along quite nicely till Lonavala. A loop line treatment at #Khadki & speed restriction saw us reach 10 mins late. Meanwhile, the #Indrayani Express crossed us just before Lonavala, hauled by its usual link, a Pune ALCo. After a 2 min halt, we slipped out of Lonavala, beginning our descent into the Bhor ghats. The Rain gods weren't kind enough that day, and the season hadn't quite set in yet, so all we could get was a view of the magnificent albeit dry ghat section. Mumbai Pune Intercity SF, which back then was running with ICF coaches crossed at #Monkeyhill, followed by #MumbaiLTT #Visakhapatnam Express at Thakurwadi. #Deccan Express crossed just before #Palasdhari. We literally crawled through Karjat, and due to increasing heat, I went in for some time, to enjoy the Breakfast.
A Couple of friends waved at us at Ambernath & Vithalwadi, while on their way to Office. #Kolhapur bound Koyna Express crossed at #Kalyan outer, and after a painfully long wait, we were cleared to enter & skip Kalyan Jn; following which the #Ernakulam bound Mangala Lakshadweep Express was overtaken. While we were already delayed by close to 45mins by this time, trailing a Mumbai CST bound fast local didn't help much. We lost further time, reaching Dadar, a good 70 mins late. After a sedate run, we finally pulled into pf12 of Mumbai CSMT at 11:30, delayed by an hour and 5 mins. But still, it was an enjoyable ride. A lot of #Railfans had gathered at CSMT to get a glimpse of the train. And after a tiring ride, the three of us went up to our dormitory & settled down for some time before heading out for lunch.
Hope you enjoyed the ride along with me. Thanks for watching
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My first Deccan Queen Journey way back in June 2015 - click here
Crossings featured in the Compilation include:-
Mumbai Pune Indrayani Express
Mumbai Pune Intercity Superfast Express
Mumbai LTT Visakhapatnam Express
Mumbai Pune Deccan Express
Mumbai Kolhapur Koyna Express;
along with a Special spotting of a Humsafar rake in Khadki & the chase of the Mangala Lakshadweep Express.
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Please do let me know your feedback in the comments section. Don't forget to press the Bell Icon for staying updated about the future uploads. THANKS FOR WATCHING. CHEERS!!!
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