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SEVEN CAPITALS TOUR OF EUROPE

My first proper tour of Europe commenced from Waterloo East on 30 March 1994, when I set off with three friends for my first proper railway adventure. I was lucky enough to receive free European rail travel from British Rail, so with the exception of a few supplements for overnight sleepers and some longer distance trains, the journey was free. Planning

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