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The bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites. Marks website isnt the most beautiful thing in the world. You cant request it on line but if you book by phone and pay the extra booking fee you can request a particular seat. Man in seat 61 by mark smith penguin books australia. Its a great place to start any trip to europe seat 61 in coach 11, 7 or 8. The man in seat 61 travels to victoria, by rail and sea.
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