(09 Aug 2015, 7:34 pm)Jimmi wrote Thanks everyone for the suggestions and replies about tickets etc.

Not sure what to do about the train yet and that's the bit I will probably struggle with so I may be asking on here for advice once we find out the date for Lothian Doors. Unsure what to do exactly whilst I'm over there and where to get photos This will likely to be the first time I will use the train (that isn't a Northern Rail service where you buy tickets on the train) so I am a bit nervous about booking and such as I've never had to do this before so I may be asking on here for advice.

I will probably get the train from Darlington as there will be more buses to get me home on the evening rather than just the 7 hourly and will probably leave Darlington at around 8am and leave to come home at around 5pm.

You generally should be able to buy your tickets on the train (unless the gateline is closed for tickets only). If not, just go to the ticket office and ask.
Better still if you want to save money, use VTEC's own site and book them through there (if you're travelling in a couple of days in advance). If more than 7 days away, you can get them posted free of charge (1st class) or you can collect from Darlington/Durham ticket vending machines (TVMs) for free. Pop your payment card in, take it out (you don't get charged) then input the 9 digit code you get emailed. Then it prints them out.