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    L. C. G. B. & S. E. G. 'The First & Final 501' railtour 11-5-85

    Thanks, Neil. I had a momentary sense of nostalgia when I saw that pic. I think that was the type of train set that I owned as a boy.
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    Choosing a route operated by particular TOC(s)

    Thank you to everyone who took the time to reply. This is now solved, because of all your help and advice. Is there a way that the moderator can end the thread, please?
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    Priority freight paths

    Yes that would make sense. Investment in CCTV has helped with thefts but it hasn't stopped them.
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    A career as a train driver

    Well done, all you guys. Thanks Joe for writing up your story - very encouraging 😀
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    Choosing a route operated by particular TOC(s)

    Clip - yes, bus driver at the moment. Trainfan344 - thanks, but that does not reduce my costs any than going direct.
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    Choosing a route operated by particular TOC(s)

    <scratch head> lots of great ideas. A BIG thank you to you all. I'm wondering which is best? I am willing to put my hand in my pocket if it makes efficient time savings. Would it perhaps be better for me to use company privileges to Edinburgh, Glasgow or even Manchester and then use a different...
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    Choosing a route operated by particular TOC(s)

    Thank you Martin. There's plenty of food for thought there.
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    Choosing a route operated by particular TOC(s)

    Does anyone know of any app or website that allows train passengers to choose their journey from Point A to Point B AND choosing their preferred TOCs? For example, can anyone tell me how to get from Aberdeen to London Paddington using only First trains? Thank you in advance for all who make...

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