Post by Admin Team on Sept 19, 2008 12:15:10 GMT
Thanks for visiting District Dave's Forum - we hope you'll continue to do so and that you'll find this forum useful and enjoyable!
Since it was founded by the late Dave Maloney (District Dave) in 2005, the forum become the premier, "go to" place for the discussion of not only London Underground, but also the other railways operated by Transport for London and we look forward to thought provoking and considered discussions on these topics.
Our forum community consists of a mixed bunch, ranging from novices, enthusiasts, people who work for TFL and out-and-out experts. Despite the different experiences, we all share an interest in the world's oldest (and of course most fascinating!) underground railway system.
Feel free to browse around the thousands of threads, or use our "search" facility to find what you are looking for. We hope that very soon, you will want to join as as a member. And if you have just joined us, read on to find out how things are organised.
The forum is divided up into seven main categories, with each category containing specific boards appropriate to it. As a guest, you will mainly see all of our railway related content - to view some of our more general areas, where we talk about anything under the sun or have a moan in the rant area you will need to sign up and become a member. Please see the home page for the link to register.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive forum and is staffed by dedicated volunteers who all want to keep it that way, and to uphold the vision of the late Dave Maloney (District Dave) who set up the original forum. We probably moderate our forum a little more strictly than some others, but this all helps to make us, as already stated, the premier, go-to place that we are. We trust that you will see this when you have a look around. Also bear in mind that we are non-political and gender neutral in our posts.
Forum & Site Matters
The first category is 'Forum & Site Matters', and it looks like this:
The first board is titled 'Forum & Site Announcements' and is used by the forum staff to let you know of anything useful relating to District Dave's main website or this forum.
The second board, titled 'Forum Rules, Information & How To Do Tutorials' is where you are now. The idea here is to guide you on our rules and show you how to do useful things like post pictures or include links in your posts, etc. Threads in the first two boards can only be started by forum staff members.
London Underground Lines
The second category is titled 'London Underground Lines', and as implied by the title, this where you'll find boards for each LU line.
Other TfL Railways
As you can see, the 'Other TfL Railways' category has three boards dedicated to London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and Crossrail (which includes the Elizabeth line).
The Technical Area
Want to know more about how trains work? 'Rolling Stock' is the board for you! If you're thinking ahead to the next generation of trains, this is also the board for you.
Ever wondered how the signals work, or what keeps the track firmly in place? Well the Signalling & track board could be right up your street.
The 'Signal & Railway Simulations and Modelling' board caters for those into mimicking the real thing - please note there are strict rules surrounding the discussion of railway simulations (in particular BVE)!!
Although it's called the "technical" area, don't be put off if you are not technically minded. We try to make all of out threads as accessible as possible to the non-expert.
Other London Underground & TfL Railways Matters
Our fifth category is 'Other London Underground & TfL Railways Matters':
The first board in this category is for general questions about TfL that don't seem to fit in specifically anywhere else. You should also use this area if you have a more general question about UK national rail or international railways, but only if it has a direct impact on TFL.
The second and third board in this category is 'Station Matters' and 'Recruitment' - so if you want to discuss something about stations generally, or you have a burning desire to talk about railway recruitment, these are your boards.
The fourth board in this category is 'Quizzes and Surveys '. This board is home to the now resident daily quiz, which is run by Chris M with assistance from rincew1nd and Colin D and is centered around a 'guess the location' theme. Sometimes we also run special themed quizzes. With regard to surveys [and polls], please be aware than a staff member must approve anything you wish to set up - the reason for this is that in the past some members set up polls on the most inane subjects and it all got rather silly.
The final board in this category is titled 'Railway Ideas, Proposals and Suggestions'. This board is for the discussion of ideas about how you would make changes to improve the services offered on London's Underground & Overground networks, the DLR and National Rail services within the London area. Be aware though - our members will be thorough in their examination of your suggestions!! The board 'Fantasy Railway Ideas, Proposals and Suggestions' should be used for ideas that are unrealistic and was created in response to those who wanted the original board to have only feasible or likely proposals. The 'Fantasy' section is not the most frequented area of the forum!
Photography & Historical
The first board in this category covers all things photography related, plus DVDs and books.
The second board caters for all those historical images that maybe haven't seen the light of day for some years, or simply show how things were "back in the day".
Next up is 'Historical', and as suggested by the title, its aimed squarely at those that wish to discuss the distant past. This can be to either recall their own experience, or to ask questions about historical practices.
The final board in this category caters for the posting of historical images and scans of old documents or instructions.
The Members Messroom
You'll need to be a logged in member to see this area.
The first board in this category is titled 'Members Notice Board'. This board is for new members to introduce themselves, other members to post updates about themselves, say "happy birthday", etc. This board is also for use by members that wish to offer feedback to the forum staff or ask a help question related to using the forum.
The second board in this area is titled "On Diversion" and can used to talk about literally anything.....as longs as its not railway related! Forum rules do apply in this area with the addition that jokes are not allowed (previous experience has shown that jokes are hard to "police" for the forum staff).
The final board is the ever popular 'Rant' area; this is used to sound off about anything that has given you the hump.......please bear in mind though that the forum rules do apply - so keep it clean and friendly.
Since it was founded by the late Dave Maloney (District Dave) in 2005, the forum become the premier, "go to" place for the discussion of not only London Underground, but also the other railways operated by Transport for London and we look forward to thought provoking and considered discussions on these topics.
Our forum community consists of a mixed bunch, ranging from novices, enthusiasts, people who work for TFL and out-and-out experts. Despite the different experiences, we all share an interest in the world's oldest (and of course most fascinating!) underground railway system.
Feel free to browse around the thousands of threads, or use our "search" facility to find what you are looking for. We hope that very soon, you will want to join as as a member. And if you have just joined us, read on to find out how things are organised.
The forum is divided up into seven main categories, with each category containing specific boards appropriate to it. As a guest, you will mainly see all of our railway related content - to view some of our more general areas, where we talk about anything under the sun or have a moan in the rant area you will need to sign up and become a member. Please see the home page for the link to register.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive forum and is staffed by dedicated volunteers who all want to keep it that way, and to uphold the vision of the late Dave Maloney (District Dave) who set up the original forum. We probably moderate our forum a little more strictly than some others, but this all helps to make us, as already stated, the premier, go-to place that we are. We trust that you will see this when you have a look around. Also bear in mind that we are non-political and gender neutral in our posts.
Forum & Site Matters
The first category is 'Forum & Site Matters', and it looks like this:
The first board is titled 'Forum & Site Announcements' and is used by the forum staff to let you know of anything useful relating to District Dave's main website or this forum.
The second board, titled 'Forum Rules, Information & How To Do Tutorials' is where you are now. The idea here is to guide you on our rules and show you how to do useful things like post pictures or include links in your posts, etc. Threads in the first two boards can only be started by forum staff members.
London Underground Lines
The second category is titled 'London Underground Lines', and as implied by the title, this where you'll find boards for each LU line.
Other TfL Railways
As you can see, the 'Other TfL Railways' category has three boards dedicated to London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and Crossrail (which includes the Elizabeth line).
The Technical Area
Want to know more about how trains work? 'Rolling Stock' is the board for you! If you're thinking ahead to the next generation of trains, this is also the board for you.
Ever wondered how the signals work, or what keeps the track firmly in place? Well the Signalling & track board could be right up your street.
The 'Signal & Railway Simulations and Modelling' board caters for those into mimicking the real thing - please note there are strict rules surrounding the discussion of railway simulations (in particular BVE)!!
Although it's called the "technical" area, don't be put off if you are not technically minded. We try to make all of out threads as accessible as possible to the non-expert.
Other London Underground & TfL Railways Matters
Our fifth category is 'Other London Underground & TfL Railways Matters':
The first board in this category is for general questions about TfL that don't seem to fit in specifically anywhere else. You should also use this area if you have a more general question about UK national rail or international railways, but only if it has a direct impact on TFL.
The second and third board in this category is 'Station Matters' and 'Recruitment' - so if you want to discuss something about stations generally, or you have a burning desire to talk about railway recruitment, these are your boards.
The fourth board in this category is 'Quizzes and Surveys '. This board is home to the now resident daily quiz, which is run by Chris M with assistance from rincew1nd and Colin D and is centered around a 'guess the location' theme. Sometimes we also run special themed quizzes. With regard to surveys [and polls], please be aware than a staff member must approve anything you wish to set up - the reason for this is that in the past some members set up polls on the most inane subjects and it all got rather silly.
The final board in this category is titled 'Railway Ideas, Proposals and Suggestions'. This board is for the discussion of ideas about how you would make changes to improve the services offered on London's Underground & Overground networks, the DLR and National Rail services within the London area. Be aware though - our members will be thorough in their examination of your suggestions!! The board 'Fantasy Railway Ideas, Proposals and Suggestions' should be used for ideas that are unrealistic and was created in response to those who wanted the original board to have only feasible or likely proposals. The 'Fantasy' section is not the most frequented area of the forum!
Photography & Historical
The first board in this category covers all things photography related, plus DVDs and books.
The second board caters for all those historical images that maybe haven't seen the light of day for some years, or simply show how things were "back in the day".
Next up is 'Historical', and as suggested by the title, its aimed squarely at those that wish to discuss the distant past. This can be to either recall their own experience, or to ask questions about historical practices.
The final board in this category caters for the posting of historical images and scans of old documents or instructions.
The Members Messroom
You'll need to be a logged in member to see this area.
The first board in this category is titled 'Members Notice Board'. This board is for new members to introduce themselves, other members to post updates about themselves, say "happy birthday", etc. This board is also for use by members that wish to offer feedback to the forum staff or ask a help question related to using the forum.
The second board in this area is titled "On Diversion" and can used to talk about literally anything.....as longs as its not railway related! Forum rules do apply in this area with the addition that jokes are not allowed (previous experience has shown that jokes are hard to "police" for the forum staff).
The final board is the ever popular 'Rant' area; this is used to sound off about anything that has given you the hump.......please bear in mind though that the forum rules do apply - so keep it clean and friendly.
