What travel difficulties did Dixit and Madhavrao face on their way to Shirdi, and how were they resolved?

After deciding to travel to Shirdi, Madhavrao and Dixit faced a significant obstacle at the train station. Chapter 51 recounts that when they arrived for the ten o'clock train, they found the second-class compartment was completely packed to capacity. They were gripped with worry and even considered returning and postponing their journey until the next day. However, just then, the train guard suddenly appeared. He happened to be an acquaintance of Dixit and, seeing their predicament, he made an arrangement for them to sit in the first-class compartment, ensuring their journey could proceed without delay.