MST coaches of the DQ were decorated on its birthday

WCAM-3 #21883, the power for 2123 for its birthday run, comes in to attach itself to the rake.

The loco is attached to the rake now.

Happy Birthday!!

A close look at all the decorations on the loco of 2123.

My favourite type of train in whole India - 3xx EMUs. A Kasara bound 3xx EMU is seen here.

Away she goes....

The LP of DQ poses with the greeting presented by IRFCA Mumbai.

The LP (L) and ALP (R) in charge of the 2123 on its 79th birthday.

The ALP opens the greeting presented by IRFCA Mumbai.

This yummy looking three tier cake was cut in the Dining car. The third tier was taken off, and was being cut into pieces to be served to those present near the DC.

An MRVC rake bound for Mumbai CST crosses the DQ

Face off between a CSTM bound DC EMU and the WCAM-3 auling the DQ

WCG-2 twins with 20144 as the lead loco and 20142 as the trailing loco wait in the sidings at Karjat to perform banking duties for the Deccan Queen.

An MRVC rake bound for CSTM accelerates quickly after its halt at Neral.

Another look at the MRVC rake.

A DC EMU makes its way towards Neral.

The pune bound Deccan express slows down for its halt at Neral.