Full fledged departure from Hubli Junction with smoking "Shakti" in lead: Hubli Solapur Intercity
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11424 Hubli (UBL)- Solapur (SUR) INTERCITY Express hauled by 13580 KYN (Kalyan) shed WDG- 3A "Shakti" departs from Hubli Junction 10 minutes behind schedule, and slowly crawles for the the initial stages to clear the points, and speed restrictions. On the siding, a rusted 20035 WDP- 4B...
more... of UBL shed (Original EMD manufactured and of ex.KJM shed) is seen resting with some Passenger train rake, and a long caboose rake is also spotted thereafter. Finally, after branching off the main line heading for Bangalore, we accelerate furiously towards Gadag Junction, and is greeted by AEB fitted 12054 WDG- 4 and IGBT fitted 13124 WDG- 4, both from UBL shed mu'ed together with a long BOXN rake standing on the loop line.