Across the West is now on top of the forum as one of the most popular boards here - it's intended for general posts concerning issues right across the FGW▸ area. But, PLEASE, can you use the other boards just below where they're appropriate. They are ....
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Truly remarkable how little these (and the message) have changed over the years.
* Look here and see if there is something more appropriate before using "Across the West"
* If you are looking for a specific LINE or STATION, please use one of the
ourney by Journey boards
* Away from National Rail, consider
Sideshoots - associated topics boards. Here is where we look at history, heritage lines, and new campaigns, as well as posts that give you news about the Coffee Shop itself and provide assistance here.
If you can't find something and suspect (or know) it has been covered before, put a keyword or two into the
Deep Search box - a facility which my log files suggest is hideously underused!
At the time of writing we have these general public readable boards ...
Introductions and chat Looking forward - the next 5, 10 and 20 years Who's who on Western railways Smoke and Mirrors Fare's Fair Your rights and redress The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom The Wider Picture Overseas Buses and other ways to travel Active travel: Cyclists and walkers, including how the railways deal with them Diary - what's happening when? Media about railways, and other means of transportand we have a couple of "specialist purpose" boards
Meet the Manager - public readable and commentable by members, but new topics are limited to moderators and admins in the lead up to, during, and following up on the opportunities which we are delighted to host for
GWR▸ managers to meet us.
The Rumour Mill - NOT public this one. If there's something that you are not sure of, please post it here. One of our moderator team will be able to move it to a public board should the content be confirmed / corroborated.
