I've played on the Manchester to Edale folk train several times. Technically it is not the easiest gig in the world. I have ended up singing over a guitar, banjo, melodeon, mandolin and a train with the windows open. You can forget subtleties while you're on the train, save them for the session in the pub.

I have to say that they are amongst the most fun gigs I have ever done. Leaving Piccadilly one Christmas with a load of boozed up maniacs who were determined to sing the Fields of Athenrye whatever we were doing, arriving at Edale in the snow, losing visual and aural contact with the rest of the band on the way back, going to the guards van to serenade the (female) guard, watching the faces of ordinary commuters who wonder whether they're hallucinating, you can't buy moments like those.

There is a bit of money and they have a whip-round but the money isn't the point. It's the most fun you'll have out of bed. Just take plenty of Vocalzones.

If there's anything specific I can help with, let me know.