Who were the key people involved in arranging Kakasaheb Dixit's first trip to Shirdi, and what role did each person play?

Several individuals played pivotal roles in facilitating Kakasaheb Dixit's first trip to Shirdi, as narrated in Chapter 51 of the Shri Sai Satcharita. The initial 'seed-sowing' of devotion was done by Nana Chandorkar in Lonavala. Then, Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre acted as messengers by finding Madhavrao Deshpande and sending him to meet Dixit. Balasaheb Mirikar hosted their meeting, introduced them, and revealed Baba's portrait. Madhavrao Deshpande served as Dixit's direct companion for the journey. Finally, an unnamed train guard, who was an acquaintance of Dixit, miraculously solved their travel problem by providing them seats on a full train.