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My son and I are visiting Edinburgh next week and, if we are very lucky and behave ourselves, we might get a day out by ourselves. Therefore I need a bit of advice as it is a longtime since I was in Edinburgh so can anyone help with the following questions:- 1. My son wants to see the sleeper...

Sorry for what might be a simple question but why do class 67's click when they are parked up? Andy S

Just back from an excellent day in London only spoilt by one incident at the very end of the day. Having been to Heathrow, various Underground, train and bus locations throughout the day myself and my 12 year old son returned to St Pancras for our train home. At no location had we had any issue...

A friend has just started college in Wrexham. He will be travelling from Chesterfield and wonders which is the best / cheapest / quickest route between the two. Can anyone help? TIA Andy S

Sorry for the very last minute request but can anyone advise me. My wife and daughter are travelling from Chesterfield - Manchester tomorrow using a F&F railcard. They need to get to Manchester Victoria for the arena there and so have to cross Manchester. My question:- Can they ask for a...

A sudden opportunity for some travel for me and my son has appeared so can anyone advise of cheapest tickets for the following journey. There are two possible journeys:- One adult and one child using a F&F railcard. Out on Sunday 16th Feb early(ish) from Chesterfield - Scarborough Back on...

I am looking for the best route/fare combination for a trip on Tuesday (27/8). One adult/one child with a Family railcard, leaving Chesterfield 8/9ish to Stafford, return evening time 6ish. Any offers and thanks in advance, Andy S

Easy one but i am just checking. Journey and date as above to see the ships for Battle of the Atlantic 70th anniversary. One adult + 2 chn, Family railcard, out 8ish back 6ish. East Midland trains is quoting me £18 ish. My question:- Would a walk on fare with none of the train restrictions be...

I realise that it is very early yet but what kind of prices am I likely to see for 4 adults return on a Saturday (out 7ish from CHD, back 20ish from London) in early July? Also, are there are splits which make the journey cheaper. Thanks, Andy S:)

Easy question. I am travelling to Birmingham Intl from Chesterfield on Saturday 24th for the Warley show. I will be travelling with two children on a Family Railcard. What price should I expect to pay for a walk on fare? Is it better to prebook? Thanks in advance, Andy S

Nice easy question so can some kind soul put my mind at rest. EMT 158's have a number '2' or '7' on their ends. What does it mean?

Just booked a 'Great Escape' with London Midland for me and my son to go to London next Tuesday. He is ten and into anything train orientated. I don't mind what we see but as I have not been to London for a very long time I was wondering if anyone has got any suggestions of things to do/not to...

I have seen today that some oil trains have been diverted through Chesterfield. Is this a one off or is it likely to happen again? Second point, does anyone know if we are any nearer getting freight times on websites like open train times. All seems to have gone quite. Thanks in advance...

Having just returned from a very successful and train filled weekend in Edinburgh (thanks to the fare finding experts here), I now have a new very simple query. Me and my son are travelling to Railfest on Thursday 7th June. I need to travel from Chesterfield to York and return after 9.30...

My wife is running the Edinburgh Marathon next Sunday (27th May) and finishes the race at Musselburgh. She has been advised to travel back to Edinburgh by either bus or train. The nearest station seems to be Wallyford. Any ideas if these units will be full/strengthened for the race? Is there...

I've come to the experts first so can anyone help. My family need to get from Chesterfield - Edinburgh on May 26th and back on the 27th. We need to travel about 8ish (am) on the way out and about 5ish (pm) on the way back. We have a Family railcard. What is the best (cheapest) route you...

Just got the go ahead from she who must be obeyed to have a day out with my 9 year old son tomorrow. We intend to travel by car to Tamworth and then use a West Midland Rover for the day. We really do not mind where we go. Just a couple of questions. 1. Does anyone know of a cheap/free place...

Anybody got any details about running times for the above tour? I am interested to see it on its way back through Sheffield/Chesterfield. Thanks, Andy S

Lots of people who know a lot more than me on this board so any help please with this one. Me and my son want to go on the train so I am trying to persuade she who must be obeyed. Can anyone tell me the best price for the following journey:- Chesterfield - Edinburgh Saturday 26th May 2012...

I know this is a bit short notice but I would appreciate any help. I am going to Yorkshire tomorrow and wondered if anyone can tell me the times for the mini York - York portion of this tour? Would be nice to see 2 x 20's in action. Cheers, Andy S Edit Just seen that the White and...