In pictures: Borders railway golden ticket winners
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Scottish Borders Council has announced winners of a Borders Railway golden ticket. Among those getting on board a special trip on the route the day before it opens to the public are Peebles brothers Carey and Ruaridh Brown who are both deaf but one of the first words they learnt in sign language was "train". All pictures by Scottish Borders Council.
Simon Nevin of Duns has autism but it has not stopped him carrying out a number of volunteer roles for elderly and housebound members of the community.
Margaret Riddell served as Kelso Provost for 11 years and is a founding member of a local charity which has raised around £500,000 since its inception.
Dave Romanis was the first person to be handed a golden ticket for his community work and strong links to the former Waverley line.
Frank Campbell is the minister for Ancrum, Lilliesleaf and Crailing.
Twelve year old Erin Russell of Ancrum raised over £1,000 for a local charity by pushing her disabled sister in a wheelchair round the Great Mini North Run.
David Coyle was selected for his efforts in supporting young people in the arts and media.
Anne Swan of Stow was picked for her commitment to numerous groups in the village, most notably the primary school.
Hawick teenager Steven Drummond organised a football match in memory of a friend which raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Douglas Angus was born and brought up in Fountainhall Station - and even got stuck up the signal tower as a child.
Liz Spowart of Jedburgh has raised money for local charities
Bill Hastings purchased the last ever Waverley line ticket from Galashiels to Edinburgh and will travel on a golden ticket with his wife Marion.