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Title: Model of the year survey - N Gauge Forum best website? Joint second place!
Post by: woodbury22uk on January 11, 2017, 08:12:02 PM
As well as voting for best models of 2016 the survey allows a vote for best website, where this Forum is one of the options.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/page-0 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/page-0)
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Post by: Biggy on January 11, 2017, 08:52:43 PM
Voted hope they (we?) win
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Post by: GrahamB on January 11, 2017, 09:08:52 PM
Voted.
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Post by: Ditape on January 11, 2017, 09:13:12 PM
voted :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jimbo on January 11, 2017, 09:24:41 PM
Dunnit!  :NGaugersRule:
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Post by: bluedepot on January 11, 2017, 09:33:17 PM
 :NGaugersRule:

come on ngf!!!
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Post by: Mito on January 11, 2017, 09:56:10 PM
 :NGF:  Done!
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Post by: scruff on January 11, 2017, 09:59:54 PM
Done!!
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Post by: Mustermark on January 11, 2017, 10:31:39 PM
 :NGF:
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Post by: Drakken on January 11, 2017, 11:19:39 PM
 :NGF:
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Post by: Geoff on January 12, 2017, 06:30:58 AM
Voted and good luck.
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Post by: weave on January 12, 2017, 06:46:40 AM
Thanks for link. Done of course  :NGF:
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Post by: Tank on January 12, 2017, 07:01:49 AM
 :o  Thanks everyone.  Much appreciated. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Busybee on January 12, 2017, 07:17:05 AM
Done.
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Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 12, 2017, 07:39:38 AM
Done           :beers:
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Post by: javlinfaw7 on January 12, 2017, 08:24:26 AM
done
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Post by: Ollie3440 on January 12, 2017, 09:13:31 AM
Voted!
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Post by: Bealman on January 12, 2017, 09:23:05 AM
Thanks, folks!  :thumbsup: :beers:

Bealman
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Post by: Jerry Howlett on January 12, 2017, 09:30:14 AM
Put my X in the box.
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Post by: Newportnobby on January 12, 2017, 10:36:24 AM
Of course I voted for the NGF. As for the rest of the N gauge section it's a shame the steam locos, diesel locos and rolling stock are limited option wise to what someone thinks we should like, although I appreciate they have to limit it rather than have a list as long as a giant squids tentacle!
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Post by: REGP on January 12, 2017, 11:03:32 AM
Another vote for THE Forum
Ray
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Post by: Bob G on January 12, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Done.

Amazed that TINGS isn't in the list of exhibitions.

Bob
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Post by: Tank on January 12, 2017, 12:15:19 PM
Thanks everyone.  I wonder how we're doing?!  :)

It looks like AndyY is happy to submit peoples suggestions - if you think something is missing.
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Post by: Nighthawk on January 12, 2017, 12:26:03 PM
Another tick for the NGF.
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/Smileys/NGF/smiley.gif (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/Smileys/NGF/smiley.gif)
John D
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Post by: AndyRA on January 12, 2017, 12:29:40 PM
Got my vote. :thumbsup:

Andy.
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Post by: red_death on January 12, 2017, 12:44:10 PM
And if anyone wants to vote for a certain tank wagon in the N gauge rolling stock category that would be much appreciated! </shameless plug>

Seriously we are delighted to have been nominated as one of the 3 or 4 potential winners.

Cheers, Mike
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Post by: simonprelude on January 12, 2017, 12:45:34 PM
Quote from: woodbury22uk on January 11, 2017, 08:12:02 PM
As well as voting for best models of 2016 the survey allows a vote for best website, where this Forum is one of the options.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/page-0 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/page-0)

There's another forum  ??? :confused2: ???
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Post by: Skyline2uk on January 12, 2017, 01:39:04 PM
Voted

Skyline2uk
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Post by: Nick on January 12, 2017, 01:53:14 PM
Voted..

:NGF:
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Post by: robert shrives on January 12, 2017, 05:25:44 PM
Yep only one place to vote as did a certain tank wagon !

On RM Web it is instructive  to compare OO Bachamann release froth volumes to the amount of N gauge erudite entries ( er froth ? ! ::)  It shows crudely perhaps the market volumes.

Cheers
Robert  :)
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Post by: PLD on January 12, 2017, 06:06:53 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 12, 2017, 10:36:24 AM
Of course I voted for the NGF. As for the rest of the N gauge section it's a shame the steam locos, diesel locos and rolling stock are limited option wise to what someone thinks we should like, although I appreciate they have to limit it rather than have a list as long as a giant squids tentacle!
There actually aren't that many completely new models (new toolings, not just reliveries) that were released in 2017 that are not on the list. - The most obvious omissions from the N-Gauge lists for me are the NGS Thompson Full Brake and the UM Dukedog.

Reading between the lines of a few of the comments, the other criteria to make the short list appears to be if Warners/BRM were given a free-bee review sample...   :uneasy: :hmmm:
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Post by: Andy Y on January 13, 2017, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: PLD on January 12, 2017, 06:06:53 PM
the other criteria to make the short list appears to be if Warners/BRM were given a free-bee review sample...   :uneasy: :hmmm:

That is wholly incorrect and is an unpleasant inference; many models are included even if no review samples were provided.

However, if a manufacturer does not issue press releases, offer briefings, publish information on a website or make any other form of contact with a publisher it is quite likely they will end up on the unaware/forgotten pile.
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Post by: PLD on January 13, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Quote from: Andy Y on January 13, 2017, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: PLD on January 12, 2017, 06:06:53 PM
the other criteria to make the short list appears to be if Warners/BRM were given a free-bee review sample...   :uneasy: :hmmm:

That is wholly incorrect and is an unpleasant inference; many models are included even if no review samples were provided.

However, if a manufacturer does not issue press releases, offer briefings, publish information on a website or make any other form of contact with a publisher it is quite likely they will end up on the unaware/forgotten pile.


Quote from: Andy Y on RMWEB
we had all missed it when compiling the list. Something which can happen if you haven't had a review model
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/#entry2568554 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118706-british-model-railway-awards-2016/#entry2568554)
Clearly suggests that a model you have reviewed is more likely to make the shortlist...  ;)  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Model of the year survey - N Gauge Forum best website?
Post by: woodbury22uk on January 13, 2017, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Andy Y on January 13, 2017, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: PLD on January 12, 2017, 06:06:53 PM
the other criteria to make the short list appears to be if Warners/BRM were given a free-bee review sample...   :uneasy: :hmmm:

That is wholly incorrect and is an unpleasant inference; many models are included even if no review samples were provided.

However, if a manufacturer does not issue press releases, offer briefings, publish information on a website or make any other form of contact with a publisher it is quite likely they will end up on the unaware/forgotten pile.

Andy

I am grateful for the support provided by RMWeb for British Model Railway Awards 2017 voting, and for providing a venue for well-informed discussion. Like everywhere on the web things sometimes go off at a tangent. I just completed a similar survey for French N gauge where they attempted to include everything that was new in 2016. I had no knowledge of about three quarters of what was listed, some of which it appears sold in single figure quantities. I think that the RMWeb choices cover a good range of what was completely new. I wonder though if an item qualifies as favourite model of the year if, say, only a dozen were sold but at £2000 each.
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Post by: zwilnik on January 13, 2017, 08:11:54 PM
Voted. Bit of a shame UM wasn't listed there with the Dukedog and for N Gauge manufacturer of the year, but Revolution got my N Gauge manufacturer vote instead.
Title: Re: Model of the year survey - N Gauge Forum best website? Joint second place!
Post by: woodbury22uk on February 24, 2017, 01:18:47 PM
Congratulations to the N Gauge Forum management team and members on achieving joint second place in the Website category. Only beaten by UK Model shops and level with Paul Bartlett's photo hosting site.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120238-british-model-railway-awards-2016-results-and-winners/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120238-british-model-railway-awards-2016-results-and-winners/)
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Post by: red_death on February 24, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
I'm delighted to say that the Revolution/Rapido TEA tanker won the N Gauge Rolling stock item award!

Thanks to everyone that voted for us - much appreciated.

Cheers, Mike
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Post by: RailGooner on February 24, 2017, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: woodbury22uk on February 24, 2017, 01:18:47 PM
Congratulations to the N Gauge Forum management team and members on achieving joint second place in the Website category. Only beaten by UK Model shops and level with Paul Bartlett's photo hosting site.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120238-british-model-railway-awards-2016-results-and-winners/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120238-british-model-railway-awards-2016-results-and-winners/)

Ditto what @woodbury22uk (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1599) said.  :NGF:
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Post by: RailGooner on February 24, 2017, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: red_death on February 24, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
I'm delighted to say that the Revolution/Rapido TEA tanker won the N Gauge Rolling stock item award!

Thanks to everyone that voted for us - much appreciated.

Cheers, Mike

Congrat's Mike, Ben, and Rapido! I feel a bit sorry for the other nominees - they surely knew they were fighting for 2nd place.  :beers:
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Post by: REGP on February 24, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
 :NGF: :NGF:

Congrats to Tank, the Moderators and ALL who work on the Forum you deserve it!

Ray
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Post by: Mustermark on February 24, 2017, 11:37:37 PM
What fantastic results! Congrats to everyone:
NGF - Tank, I bet you are feeling very proud!
Revolution - what a great result for the TEA. And so much more to come for next year!
Rapido - for the stunning OO APTE. Do you think that might spur them to an N gauge foray with the shrink ray?
Dapol - for the affordable and rather lovely O gauge 08
Hattons - for continued great service

Pleased to say I voted for all of the above.

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Post by: Steamie+ on February 25, 2017, 05:36:00 AM
Well Done Chris and the Moderators for coming 2nd.... should have been 1st IMO, still there is always next YEAR..the other forum websites don't come close to NGF       :NGaugersRule:  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Tank on February 25, 2017, 08:15:25 AM
Many thanks to everyone for your support.  I'm so grateful for you kind words and votes. :thumbsup:  I never would have thought we'd have a chance in terms of numbers.

I appreciate the hard work of the moderators who take a lot of flak at times, and the great posts that you all make on here.

Thank you. :claphappy:
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Post by: Bob Tidbury on February 25, 2017, 08:54:18 AM
 :NGF: Well done to Tank and all the Moderators what an achievement in coming joint second next year number one ..
I allways do my best to promote the forum at all the shows we go to ,in fact Ray said he is going to sack me because Im allways telling everyone about the Forum and handing out the cards that Tank gave me instead of serving customers ,bring some more to the Redhill show please Tank.
Bob Tidbury
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Post by: snitchthebudgie on February 25, 2017, 11:36:52 AM
NGF cards (and especially readers who will pay at the door) very welcome at the ESNG show.  April 8 is coming along very fast now.... 

:NGF:
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Post by: Tank on February 25, 2017, 11:42:43 AM
Thanks gents.  I'll get some more cards made up, especially for the ESNG. :thumbsup:  Looking forward to the show.

Don't get yourself sacked Bob, BHE first....! :smiley-laughing:
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Post by: Newportnobby on February 25, 2017, 03:15:10 PM
In case anyone is wondering, ESNG = East Surrey N Gauge
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Post by: Bob Tidbury on February 25, 2017, 03:23:23 PM
Ray cant sack me because he dosent employ me .
Anyway what other mug would help him for nothing.
But I do get to see a load of shows for nothing ,and he feeds me and keeps me suplied with coffee.
And we get to have rides on the narrow gauge or tram  when we go to the Conway show so I cant really complain .
But its tireing carting everything in setting up ,packing up and carting it out again at the end of the show I must admit Ime getting too old now.
Bob
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Post by: Railwaygun on February 25, 2017, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 25, 2017, 03:15:10 PM
In case anyone is wondering, ESNG = East Surrey N Gauge
Info on show 8th April, Redhill

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36149.msg423912#msg423912 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36149.msg423912#msg423912)
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Post by: snitchthebudgie on February 25, 2017, 05:22:28 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on February 25, 2017, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 25, 2017, 03:15:10 PM
In case anyone is wondering, ESNG = East Surrey N Gauge
Info on show 8th April, Redhill

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36149.msg423912#msg423912 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36149.msg423912#msg423912)

Thanks, guys for doing my job for me and giving us more publicity.  It looks a good show, though I say so myself!
:thankyousign: :NGaugersRule:
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Post by: scottishlocos on March 01, 2017, 10:26:45 AM
Guys

Well done to all its a great site keep up the good work

Dave