If you're new to the YREA then this is the ideal place to start. Introduce yourself with some basic information, then meet the rest of the community!

If you have a comment or suggestion about the YREA Forums or the main website, you can post it here to help us improve. If you don't want to do it publicly then hit Contact Us instead.

Official competitions run by the YREA team will take place in this section of the forum. Remember to read the rules before you enter.

We give you a photo, you give us the funniest caption you can - It really is that simple. Give us the best and you can choose the next photograph!

The YREA holds two photography competitions each fortnight which are free to take part in for all members. If the judges like your photo the best then you can choose next months theme.

The forum games area is for fun games to pass the time. Whether its a counting game, a guess the station game or just a random topic, you'll find it right here.

Discussion of non-specific National Rail topics can be posted about in this part of the forum. If your topic is about traction, rolling stock, stations, tours or gen please use the forums below instead.

In this area you can discuss fares, fare changes and tickets as well as ask for help on finding the best value tickets and valid routes for them.

In this part of the forums you will find information about railtours, special excursions and some freight workings. Passenger workings are generally not discussed in this section.

You can use this part of the YREA forums to discuss locomotives (steam, diesel or electric), multiple units, coaches and freight wagons, and where they operate.

You can use this area of our forums to organise your own group meets and to read information about meets organised by others which you can attend.

Whether its Trainz, Microsoft Train Simulator, BVE or something else, you can chat about it here. Please use the thread prefixes where possible to make topics easier to find.

Here is the place to discuss all aspects of preserved railways including the trains that run on them, galas and other events, and voluntary work on the railways.

Gen reports from accross the country can be posted here. Please remember to get permission from the source before posting and credit it if you're asked to.

You can use this area to discuss forms of transport other than the railways, such as busses, planes, cars, trucks, shipping and much more.

This is the place to plug your photos and videos. But be warned that any copyrighted material that you claim as your own may be removed without notice if a complaint is made.

This is the place to discuss model railways and garden railways. Get advice about your layout and more, or share photographs and video of it with the community.

This is the place to chat about soaps, cartoons, movies, and so on. Please do not post links to pirated content as it may be removed without notice.

What do you like to read? Talk to other book worms here, and you can also talk about the content of railway magazines and e-zines too.

Discuss your travels here, be it to new cities in Britain, the counrtyside or even a different country! Also talk about social gatherings and events in your area.

Discuss the internet, gaming, computing and more! Please do not post links to pirated software or warez for example, as these will be removed immediately.

Whether you love a good fish and chip supper or a slap up meal in a posh restaurant, this is the ideal place to discuss your favourite foods and drinks.

Got a joke? Tell it here and make everyone laugh! Keep it clean though, and ensure it follows the forum rules. Its all about the good humour here at the YREA!

Discuss your favourite singles, albums, and downloads, as well as any concerts of other music events that you've been to. Please do not post links to music which is downloaded illegally.

This part of the forum is for conversations which don't have their own space, so please check the other sections before posting here!