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Title: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 06:28:57 PM
It brings me great pleasure to announce the N Gauge Forum's 1st birthday on the 15th November 2011!

A huge thank you to all of the members and NGF staff for helping to make this such a great place for people to learn, share, and help others with this great hobby of ours.  It has really come a long way and has become more popular than I could imagine.  Hopefully we can interact more with the manufacturers, the NGS, and other groups and companies in the future.

To celebrate this occasion of our 1st year, Christmas, and New Year, myself and the NGF Staff have organised a raffle with some superb prizes kindly donated to us from various companies in the modelling world.  I wish to thank all of the moderators for their hard work in getting these prizes, as well as them all donating prizes as well.  I also wish to thank the companies who gave generously:- County Rolling Stock/N'Tastic Shop, Dapol, Electra Graphics, Etched Pixels, Lendons of Cardiff, Model Rail, Modelenium, NTrain, Scalescenes, Modellers Mecca and Transport Models.


The prizes are:-

1.    Dapol Platinum - B1 BR Black Early Crest 61097 (ND120B)
2.    Graham Farish - Class 55 Locomotive 55 008 "The Green Howards" BR Blue (371-278)
3.    Dapol Platinum, Tornado, DCC Ready,  Brittannia Pacific 70022 ND-095G
4.    Dapol ND-050 Class 66 Freightliner 66 545
5.    GWR Sand Van - Limited Edition
6.    Mk1, Mk2 or Mk3 Coach with your choice of Electra Railway Graphics on it.
7.    £35 Voucher from Modellers Mecca
8.    Scalescenes Voucher 1:- £25
9.    RotaCraft Mini Rotary Tool Kit including 44 Accessories
10.  Class 129 Conversion Kit from NTrain
11.  Etched Pixels Class 71 resin body shell kit to fit Farish 25/33 chassis.
12.  Ratio 202 Cattle Dock
13.  Ratio 203 Engine Shed
14.  3x Arnold Brewery wagons - HN6019
15.  Scalescenes Voucher 2:- £25
16.  Loco Respray from moderator Chris
17.  2 x RightTrack DVD's of winners choice.
18.  Official NGF Mug
19.  1x RightTrack DVD of winners choice.
20.  Diesels Railways of the UK' 2012 Calendar
21.  Ratio 204 Station Building
22.  Ratio 213 Station/Street Lamps
23.  £25 Voucher from Modellers Mecca
24.  Graham Farish 49XX Hall 4970 Sketty Hall - GWR Green 372-001

To enter, please use this link to purchase your ticket(s) at £1 each:-
>>>>>PAYPAL RAFFLE LINK<<<<< (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EM6RN2QDNMTD4)
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FORUM NAME.  This helps me contact you.

You can buy as many tickets as you want, as this will obviously increase your chances of winning one or more of these goodies!  You can see for yourself that we have some fantastic prizes.

Once you pay, I will put your name down with how many tickets you have bought and their numbers.  On the 1st January 2012 another member of the NGF staff will pull the numbered tickets from the hat one at a time, and will let me know the numbers in the order that they were picked.  Only I will know the winners names, and I can compare them with the ticket numbers.  This allows everyone on the forum to enter the draw, except for myself of course - as I feel it would be wrong not to include our moderators.

The funds will go towards the forums annual running costs, and we hope to make a donation to Help for Heroes as a large majority of our members feel a great affinity with the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

Please visit the websites of the companies that gave so generously by using the links on the forum, and letting them know that you are buying from them because of the N Gauge Forum.  :)
County Rolling Stock/N'Tastic Shop, Dapol, Electra Graphics, Etched Pixels, Lendons of Cardiff, Model Rail, Modelenium, NTrain, Scalescenes, Transport Models, and Modellers Mecca.

Thanks very much to everyone involved, and for keeping this such a friendly forum.  Good luck! :thumbsup:

All nations welcome to join.  :)  NGF Forum Members only.

LAST ENTRY - 31st DECEMBER AT 12:30pm - GMT.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: zwilnik on November 14, 2011, 06:39:05 PM
Congrats on the birthday!

How much are the tickets btw? It doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere in the text and the link goes to the normal NGF donation link ;)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 06:49:26 PM
 ::)  What a plank.  Tickets are £1 each please.  I've just added it to the above.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 14, 2011, 07:08:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 14, 2011, 06:49:26 PM
::)  What a plank.  Tickets are £1 each please.  I've just added it to the above.

Thought you were supposed to be in charge  ::)

:smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 08:07:55 PM
You proof-read it. ::) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 14, 2011, 08:42:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 14, 2011, 08:07:55 PM
You proof-read it. ::) :thumbsup:

I did  :o

:-[

Got mine  ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: zwilnik on November 14, 2011, 09:28:16 PM
got mine too :) (although forgot to add a message, but I think you've got my details from before).
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 14, 2011, 09:38:03 PM
There's only one
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/ModelRailwayMotivePower015.jpg)

and I've got mine. Good luck, everyone :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: davieb on November 14, 2011, 10:26:22 PM
hi all  :wave:

is there any other way to purchase raffle tickets (i.e bankers cheque, postal order)

as this would be the only way i could pay at the moment

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 10:30:28 PM
I've sent you a PM Dave. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on November 14, 2011, 10:45:55 PM
Tickets purchased !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 11:00:02 PM
Thanks to everyone so far. :thumbsup:

A new prize has been added from 'Etched Pixels'.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: polo2k on November 15, 2011, 12:16:05 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORUM!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Fratton on November 15, 2011, 03:42:04 AM
Bought mine, not only do I buy from the prize providers I name drop them whenever I can i will always mention NGF when I can good luck everyone,

I have always been made to feel welcome encouraged and informed by this forum so I see a fair amount of birthday raffles in the future!!!!! 

Regards
Charlie
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: cookiescrumble on November 15, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
Just donated £3 of my hard earned wonga!  ;D
Not just for the raffles sake, it's been great on here and the help I recieved has really inspired me to get back on track with my layout!

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: N Gauge Bob on November 15, 2011, 11:25:20 AM
Happy Birthday!!!  :thumbsup:
:NGaugeForum:

Raffle tickets purchased  ;D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: jonclox on November 15, 2011, 11:43:50 AM
Bulk purchace of tickets ordered (well 5 anyway  :-[ )
and....`APPY BURFDAY NGF  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: polo2k on November 15, 2011, 01:55:54 PM
Just bought some, I think the third one was the winning one  ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: spurno on November 15, 2011, 04:31:28 PM
happy birthday NGF and heres to many more.

cheers

alan

ps going to purchase tickets now.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: spurno on November 15, 2011, 04:37:37 PM
apologies for being daft but how do you pay for raffle tickets?,i followed raffle link but it went to a donations page not raffle payment.

cheers

alan
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 15, 2011, 05:36:35 PM
Quote from: spurno on November 15, 2011, 04:37:37 PM
apologies for being daft but how do you pay for raffle tickets?,i followed raffle link but it went to a donations page not raffle payment.

cheers

alan

Hi Alan - PM sent :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: R M Williams on November 15, 2011, 07:02:49 PM
Just bought 3.  Will now visit all the prize donor websites.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on November 15, 2011, 07:08:37 PM
Im in for 4. many thanks to Tank, the mods, and the vendors for an attractive and interesting forum !
:Carriage: :Carriage:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Oldman on November 15, 2011, 08:38:52 PM
Got just the one ticket,as it's my first day. ::)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: jonclox on November 15, 2011, 08:42:13 PM
About 8 hours snse I bought my tickets and Ive not been notified that all my prizes are being sent out tomorrow :(
Why is this, or did I miss reading an odd fact or something ?  :sleep: :wave:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 15, 2011, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: jonclox on November 15, 2011, 08:42:13 PM
Why is this, or did I miss reading an odd fact or something ?  :sleep: :wave:

Like the fact it will be getting drawn on Jan 1st (not saying what year mind you  ;) )
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 15, 2011, 09:11:17 PM
Quote from: Oldman on November 15, 2011, 08:38:52 PM
Got just the one ticket,as it's my first day. ::)

You have another 6 weeks until the draw, are you buying one everyday?

:smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Oldman on November 15, 2011, 09:20:18 PM
Quote from: Lawrence on November 15, 2011, 09:11:17 PM
Quote from: Oldman on November 15, 2011, 08:38:52 PM
Got just the one ticket,as it's my first day. ::)

You have another 6 weeks until the draw, are you buying one everyday?

:smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
If your paying for them Lawrence maybe.  ;D as one of Mr C's many unemployed no chance.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 37058 on November 15, 2011, 09:26:27 PM
5 purchased here :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Happy Birthday NGF and well done to everyone involved for making this a very warm, interesting and freindly forum...I hope to have my layout thread up soon!!!

Cheers all :beers: :beers:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 15, 2011, 09:48:58 PM
Quote from: Oldman on November 15, 2011, 08:38:52 PM
Got just the one ticket,as it's my first day. ::)

Thanks Mike - but that means you have to buy 2 tomorrow, 3 the next day etc :evil: :thumbsup:

Just an extra thought, by the time the draw is made on Jan 1st you'll be stony broke but think of all the chances of winning!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Dock Shunter on November 15, 2011, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?

Dunno what the odds are.......
What i do Know is that if you ain't innit you can't win it.......... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: N Gauge Bob on November 15, 2011, 11:05:33 PM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?

Perhaps we'll have action betting during the draw...best get on to Bet365  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 16, 2011, 08:18:34 AM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?

Depends on how many tickets you buy  ;)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Duncan83 on November 16, 2011, 09:03:04 AM
Just brought mine when is the draw  :)

Duncan
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 16, 2011, 10:19:02 AM
Quote from: Duncan83 on November 16, 2011, 09:03:04 AM
Just brought mine when is the draw  :)

Duncan

Hi Duncan - 1st January is the draw so watch this space and be lucky. :thumbsup:

Can I also please ask everyone buying the tickets to add their forum name in the section marked "Add special instructions to the seller" as this lets us know who you are? You may not be recognisable from an e mail address! Thanks.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Crackerbill on November 16, 2011, 12:27:13 PM
A simply great notion - congrats. to "the boys" and thanks to the contributors.  Without you we just wouldn't have such a useful forum.  We Ngaugers appreciate the hard work you put in to make it a success.  Cheers to you all; I'll drink a tot of rum to the Birthday boy tonight.
:NGaugersRule:   :wave: :wave: :beers:

Bill
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on November 16, 2011, 12:33:20 PM
I put in my "donation".
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2011, 12:41:50 PM
Thank you for the kind works Bill, and thank you to everyone else. :thumbsup:  It makes all of the hard work worth while.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Duncan83 on November 16, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
Oh i put my name and telephone number hope thats ok. Might buy afew more later :D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 16, 2011, 01:45:53 PM
Quote from: Duncan83 on November 16, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
Oh i put my name and telephone number hope thats ok. Might buy afew more later :D

G'wan, g'wan, g'wan - you know you want to really ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Mustermark on November 16, 2011, 03:25:43 PM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?
The odds will depend on:

A - How many tickets you buy
B - How many tickets are sold in total
C - How many prizes we have

I think it would work like this:
1 in (B / (A x C)) chance

But like someone said, no ticket - no prize. The chances are far, far better than the lottery too.

I have bought my tickets. The main prize for me will be knowing that the forum is funded and can keep running in 2012.

:NGaugeForum: :beers:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:28:22 PM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?

Well, you have a far better chance than I have of winning, as I can't enter!!! :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: N Gauge Bob on November 16, 2011, 03:34:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:28:22 PM
Quote from: Stew2000 on November 15, 2011, 10:28:12 PM
What are the odds of winning this what I call a raffle?

Well, you have a far better chance than I have of winning, as I can't enter!!! :'( :'( :'(

My heartfelt sympathies  ;D
It's a tough life at the helm  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:35:42 PM
Yes, I'm wondering if it was a good idea in setting this forum up..... ;) :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: N Gauge Bob on November 16, 2011, 03:52:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:35:42 PM
Yes, I'm wondering if it was a good idea in setting this forum up..... ;) :smiley-laughing:

No doubt there....best forum on the net by a mile  :thumbsup:
:NGaugeForum:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:53:50 PM
Thanks Bob.  Always great to hear comments like that. :computersmile:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 16, 2011, 07:30:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 16, 2011, 03:35:42 PM
Yes, I'm wondering if it was a good idea in setting this forum up..... ;) :smiley-laughing:

as do I  ::)




offering to help I mean   ;D



Only joking of course, I love being a bully boy fascist hate everyone sort of guy, anyway it's in the job spec  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2011, 07:35:29 PM
 :smiley-laughing:  Well I hope your Doc Marten's are well polished!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 1whitemoor on November 17, 2011, 10:45:03 AM
hey tank,

i forgot to put my forum name, my email is paul_a_gunsnroses if it gets drawn! ha ha

cheers
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Griffo on November 17, 2011, 11:17:20 AM
Tickets purchased!

I'd like to echo other comments thanking you for THE N gauge forum.

Steve
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Doctor46 on November 17, 2011, 12:08:00 PM
I have bought mine too. This is a cracking forum, nice to have something dedicated to N Gauge, when so many of the other forums and mainstream model railway magazines often only seem to give a passing nod to it.

Well done on the first years and what a cracking idea to have this raffle!

Cheers  :beers:

Il Dottore
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 17, 2011, 12:33:07 PM
Hello Il Dottore - welcome to the forum and thanks for the compliments.
Do I take it you're a Valentino Rossi fan? :wave:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: rusticged on November 17, 2011, 07:24:55 PM
 :beers:
Well, I couldn't be left out so I have my tickets as well.

Cheers
:smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: guest311 on November 17, 2011, 07:48:39 PM
just got mine as well,

keep up the good work

alan
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Donkey on November 17, 2011, 07:51:01 PM
Congratulations on first birthday. Thanks to all involved in running this superb forum  :thumbsup:

Can you please let me know how to purchase tickets by cheque?

And please please keep up all your good work!  :NGaugersRule:

Donkey
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 17, 2011, 08:23:13 PM
Quote from: Donkey on November 17, 2011, 07:51:01 PM
Congratulations on first birthday. Thanks to all involved in running this superb forum  :thumbsup:

Can you please let me know how to purchase tickets by cheque?

And please please keep up all your good work!  :NGaugersRule:

Donkey

Send Tank a PM and he will may be able to help you, he does have a rather severe migraine at the moment so don't expect an immediate response
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: cloughie on November 17, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
just sent 5 beer tokens for 5 tickets but with my luck I bet I get the dapol B1, if I do can I have me money back :-*
cloughie
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: tim-pelican on November 17, 2011, 10:02:14 PM
What a great idea!  Paypal sent.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Doctor46 on November 17, 2011, 10:56:56 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 17, 2011, 12:33:07 PM
Hello Il Dottore - welcome to the forum and thanks for the compliments.
Do I take it you're a Valentino Rossi fan? :wave:

Thanks for the welcome.

Yep, how did you guess?  ;) Not his best season this year, but still good entertainment to watch.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: taz on November 18, 2011, 05:07:47 AM
Happy 1st Birthday  :beers: :thumbsup: This is the best forum on the internet thingy by far. Well done to all.
Is the raffle open to overseas members or is UK only ?

Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 10:41:13 AM
Yes, open to anyone who has a trustworthy postal system.....and the UK. ;) ;D  Just kidding, open to all.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: tadpole on November 18, 2011, 02:19:16 PM
Not sure if I did it right, Tank.

At no point did I enter my name (Tadpole), so if you get an anonymous donation, or one from chris.fletcher2@bxxxxxxs.com, for a tenner at 14:15 on 18/11, then that's me, OK?

(That's ten quid less Children in Need are gonna get out of me tonight!)

Cheers, mucker.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 02:27:04 PM
 ;D  Cheers Chris!  Noted down.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on November 18, 2011, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: tadpole on November 18, 2011, 02:19:16 PM
(That's ten quid less Children in Need are gonna get out of me tonight!)

Cheers, mucker.
It's gone to a good cause  ;D
I ran out of charity funding while supporting Movember and the RB Foundation.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: findus on November 18, 2011, 09:17:48 PM


HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!



Just placed my payment for the winning tickets!  ;) ;)


:NGAUGE: rules!!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on November 18, 2011, 09:21:51 PM
Quote from: findus on November 18, 2011, 09:17:48 PM


HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!



Just placed my payment for the winning tickets!  ;) ;)


:NGAUGE: rules!!

In yer dreams ! That NGF mug is MINE !  :evil:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: findus on November 18, 2011, 10:42:50 PM
Quote from: 4x2ybecauseican on November 18, 2011, 09:21:51 PM
Quote from: findus on November 18, 2011, 09:17:48 PM


HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!



Just placed my payment for the winning tickets!  ;) ;)


:NGAUGE: rules!!

In yer dreams ! That NGF mug is MINE !  :evil:

Not if my 5 tickets have anything to do with it!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: R31 Mark on November 19, 2011, 12:52:15 AM
Happy 1st Birthday Ngauge Forum :beers:  :) :D :smiley-laughing: :wave: I hope it keeps growing and growing  :smiley-laughing: :wave:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: tadpole on November 19, 2011, 02:29:41 AM
Winning tickets my areas. Arse, even (damn this predictive text). All the prizes, even the kettles I don't particularly want, are in a big red lorry on the A90 as I type. They'll be be Aberdeen in the morn.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: RichardBattersby on November 19, 2011, 11:42:43 AM
Happy Birthday!  :beers: I didn't get chance to enter my forum name either so go by my email address please. Thank you :)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: B1 61126 on November 19, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
Hi is it possible to pay any other way cheque postal order etc had probs with paypal got scamed quite badly
thanks
Geoff
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on November 19, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: B1 61126 on November 19, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
Hi is it possible to pay any other way cheque postal order etc had probs with paypal got scamed quite badly
thanks
Geoff

PM to Tank will sort that out for you B1, Postal Orders are welcome  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: LMScat on November 22, 2011, 04:05:05 PM
That's mine got

Happy Birthday
:NGaugeForum:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 23, 2011, 12:26:37 PM
New prizes added to the list from http://www.model-railway-dvd.co.uk/ (http://www.model-railway-dvd.co.uk/). :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: moogle on November 23, 2011, 12:57:10 PM
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1ST BIRTHDAY NGF!  :thumbsup:

And thanks everyone for making this a great forum to not only visit but to be made welcome to.  :)

I've just bought a pair of tickets despite being out of work and skint!
(Or should that be unemployed and financially challenged in todays p.c world?!)
A win would be nice but even if I don't, my tickets help keep this great place going.
Every little helps.  ;)
Lets hope the  :NGF: is around still in 10 years time!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: findus on November 26, 2011, 07:34:30 PM
I may well have missed this part but do we get to know what our numbers are?

or is it just our names in a hat by the amount of tickets payed for?

:NGFWagonTour: :NGFWagonTour: :Class37:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2011, 07:44:22 PM
Why do you need a number?  ???  Unless you don't trust me!   :o  I'm hurt!   :smiley-laughing:

It'll literally be that everyone is allocated the numbers as their payments are received.  I'll have everyones number(s) written down, and the chosen Moderator (this is top secret stuff!) will pull out of a hat (or whatever else he wishes to use) the winning numbers out of the said hat in the order that the prizes appear on the site.  Then, I will match the numbers to the names and let everyone know.  If I let everyone know their numbers, then the Moderators would have to know their numbers, and so would have to miss out on playing as well.  It's best if I'm the only one who knows the ticket numbers and names.

I hope that explains it.

Thanks to everyone who has bought tickets so far. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: findus on November 26, 2011, 07:51:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2011, 07:44:22 PM
Why do you need a number?  ???  Unless you don't trust me!   :o  I'm hurt!   :smiley-laughing:



101% trust for you master! dont feel hurt  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2011, 08:05:23 PM
 :thumbsup: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on November 26, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Are you no.2  Tank?  ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2011, 08:14:23 PM
I'm not telling!  :D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Mustermark on November 26, 2011, 08:17:16 PM
Tank should be No 1!!!  And that would make Lawrence No 2...
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 26, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: Mustermark on November 26, 2011, 08:17:16 PM
Tank should be No 1!!!  And that would make Lawrence No 2...

So why has my ticket got 4 numbers on it? :'(
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: moogle on November 26, 2011, 10:05:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 26, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: Mustermark on November 26, 2011, 08:17:16 PM
Tank should be No 1!!!  And that would make Lawrence No 2...

So why has my ticket got 4 numbers on it? :'(

You are number 6!  ;D

(cue the prisoner!)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on November 26, 2011, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: moogle on November 26, 2011, 10:05:36 PM


You are number 6!  ;D

(cue the prisoner!)

I am not a number - I am a free man ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2011, 07:06:58 PM
New prize added today. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: cloughie on November 27, 2011, 08:15:49 PM
if it`s a Dapol pen, do you have to oil it before you use it :-X
cloughie
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Mustermark on November 27, 2011, 09:56:25 PM
I have to oil my Farish pens before I use them too! :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Warjon58 on November 30, 2011, 11:32:41 PM
My First Post on any forum! Hello everyone I have enjoyed reading all the information on the site and it is helping me with the planning of my first layout!

And Ive bought my tickets! ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on December 01, 2011, 08:13:37 AM
Quote from: Warjon58 on November 30, 2011, 11:32:41 PM
My First Post on any forum! Hello everyone I have enjoyed reading all the information on the site and it is helping me with the planning of my first layout!

And Ive bought my tickets! ;D

Hello Warjon - welcome to the forum and thanks for buying raffle tickets :thumbsup: You're a true gent :)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 11:29:26 AM
New Prize added from Dapol - Tornado. :thumbsup:


:A1Tornado:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on December 02, 2011, 11:30:15 AM
ooooooo  8)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: silly moo on December 02, 2011, 04:34:05 PM
Don't Farish make the Tornado?   ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Stew2000 on December 02, 2011, 04:45:16 PM
Quote from: silly moo on December 02, 2011, 04:34:05 PM
Don't Farish make the Tornado?   ;D
http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=757&category_id=74&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59 (http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=757&category_id=74&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
It's the original Tornado!  :)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on December 02, 2011, 05:03:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 02, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
It's the original Tornado!  :)
Did you do that on purpose Tank ? I did have an evil giggle  :evil:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 05:43:31 PM
 :smiley-laughing:  Actually no!  I didn't even know there were two Tornado's until Lawrence got the prize from Dapol. ;D  I'll stick to my Diesels and EMU's (although they're both lovely loco's)! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on December 02, 2011, 05:51:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 02, 2011, 05:43:31 PM
:smiley-laughing:  Actually no!  I didn't even know there were two Tornado's until Lawrence got the prize from Dapol. ;D  I'll stick to my Diesels and EMU's (although they're both lovely loco's)! :thumbsup:
That was very generous of Dapol !  :thumbsup: Hope it helps sell a few more tickets !
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 05:58:57 PM
I thanked them on their facebook page, but they've deleted the comment?! ???
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: brbluewill on December 02, 2011, 06:37:18 PM
tickets purchased :thumbsup: did i tell you how wonderful you are tank wink wink let me win ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 06:40:41 PM
 :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Fratton on December 02, 2011, 07:26:19 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 02, 2011, 05:58:57 PM
I thanked them on their facebook page, but they've deleted the comment?! ???

Probably just to avoid a barrage of can we/I have one too!!!!!!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 02, 2011, 08:20:42 PM
Quote from: 4x2ybecauseican on December 02, 2011, 05:51:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 02, 2011, 05:43:31 PM
:smiley-laughing:  Actually no!  I didn't even know there were two Tornado's until Lawrence got the prize from Dapol. ;D  I'll stick to my Diesels and EMU's (although they're both lovely loco's)! :thumbsup:
That was very generous of Dapol !  :thumbsup: Hope it helps sell a few more tickets !

Hopefully it will sell a lot more tickets as this is an extremely generous gift from Dapol and, as I know they do monitor this forum, I would like to offer my thanks to Joel at Dapol for his patience and understanding of what we are trying to achieve here, and for Tornado too, obviously  ;D

I think we now have four locos up for grabs and an assortment of very worthwhile prizes, wagons, vouchers, dvd's etc, if you buy a fivers worth of tickets pretty much any prize you win will nearly double your investment (NGF mugs are priceless by the way) and ultimately, we need the funds to keep the forum running as it is currently being funded privately and with the occasional donation.

So this is a real double whammy guys and gals, you help to keep the forum that you enjoy so much running and you could be in line for a rather tasty prize.  This forum is what you have made it, lets try and keep it going as long as we can.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: BernardTPM on December 02, 2011, 09:15:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 02, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
It's the original Tornado!  :)
Wow! I didn't know Dapol were doing GWR Broad Gauge models!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
OK OK, so there was a third Tornado?  Blimey, I never knew there were so many kettles!  :D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 09, 2011, 09:50:57 PM
Calling all NGF members

The prize list has now been updated and to clarify things, 1st out gets No.1, second out gets prize No.2 etc. etc  I fully understand that members will be disappointed if they are not eighteenth out of the hat  ;) but whatever prize you win will hopefully compensate  ;D

If every current member bought a ticket (and we are quite a way from that yet!) you would have a 1 in 34 chance of a prize, better than your weekly lottery and we have much better prizes than that lot  ;)

Obviously the fund raising is a necessary evil, we have all benefited, in some way, from this forum but ultimately keeping it running is down to funding. If you want NGF to continue please consider buying an extra couple of raffle tickets, say a pints worth  ;)

It has been a pleasure dealing with the many companies who have supported this raffle with very generous donations, so please show your appreciation by visiting their websites and please mention  :NGaugeForum: as it is important that they get some feedback too.

Thank you all for your support so far and long may it continue
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on December 09, 2011, 10:40:03 PM
As i'm stuck in tonight, i've donated a Bath pint for you.... £5 !!!! Or as I put it on the entry form - '5 more chances to win that mug' (No 18 !)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:41:46 PM
Thanks mate!  There's nothing wrong with the mug you cheeky sods!!! ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: 4x2 on December 09, 2011, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:41:46 PM
Thanks mate!  There's nothing wrong with the mug you cheeky sods!!! ;D
I know... I want one ! If i'm unlucky enough not to win it, i'll buy one anyway  :thumbsup:
I'll have sell the expensive prizes to buy many mugs... (don't last long in my house !)  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: OwL on December 09, 2011, 11:35:07 PM
Thanks to everyone who has donated prizes, the mods who have spent alot of time bringing this great raffle to the forum and for those of you who have purchased tickets. :thumbsup:

The prizes on offer are truly fantastic, so please, If you havent done so already, please,please,please buy a ticket (5 would be great ;))

Dont forget, the money goes along way to support this great forum, and will help us expand and reach many more N Gauge modellers world wide, who in turn will share their skills and knowledge with us all making our hobby richer in depth and longevity.
We also hope to make a donation to 'Help for Heroes', recognizing the Bravery and selflessness of the British Armed Forces, serving, injured or retired.We will always be grateful to them for all the dangerous work and hardships they face daily.

Many Thanks to every member of  :NGaugeForum:, Thanks for supporting us, and those that can please grab a ticket or two for the Raffle :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 11:25:16 AM
New Prize - Graham Farish 49XX Hall "4970" Sketty Hall - GWR Green (372-001).

Waiting its arrival from Lendon's of Cardiff.  Many thanks!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Chinahand on December 10, 2011, 11:51:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2011, 11:25:16 AM
New Prize - Graham Farish 49XX Hall "4970" Sketty Hall - GWR Green (372-001).

That's convinced me. Have just bought £5 worth so here's hoping.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Roy L S on December 10, 2011, 04:11:03 PM
Forgive my confusion. I made a payment of £5 for some tickets 4th December via Paypal but didn't see any entry form, have I been a complete plank and missed this somewhere or am I ok with what I have done?

Roy
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 10, 2011, 05:07:24 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on December 10, 2011, 04:11:03 PM
Forgive my confusion. I made a payment of £5 for some tickets 4th December via Paypal but didn't see any entry form, have I been a complete plank and missed this somewhere or am I ok with what I have done?

Roy

Roy, assuming the payment went through ok, Tank would have allocated your numbers at his end, there was no entry form to complete
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 05:30:51 PM
Roy,

I'm not issuing out the ticket numbers because of the fact that members of the NGF Staff have entered the raffle.  I feel that if numbers were issued, and a member of staff won (especially if this was the nominated person chosing the winning tickets), then there could be some people who might think it's fixed.  I have no problem telling people their numbers after the raffle. 

If this causes any problems then let me know and I'll refund anyone.  I feel this is the fairest way.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Roy L S on December 10, 2011, 05:44:02 PM
Hi Lawrence and Tank

Thanks for clarifying.

I saw someone earlier in the thread mention a form, and realised I hadn't seen one so wondered if I had missed it!

Tank, the way you are approaching it makes perfect sense, after all, why shouldn't NGF staff enter too?

In any case, for me (and no doubt many others here) it is more a case of a small contribution to a Forum I have enjoyed being a member of with the chance to win something being an added bonus!

Cheers

Roy

Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 05:48:13 PM
Cheers Roy. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 15, 2011, 04:00:37 PM
Pleased to announce that the Hall has just arrived safely with me and it is added to the list of prizes you can win - and yes you do have to buy tickets first  ;D
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Pete Mc on December 15, 2011, 11:54:33 PM
I want to buy a fivers worth but don't have paypal account.

How do I get some tickets using an alternative means?

Pete
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 16, 2011, 08:40:10 AM
Pete - if you drop Tank a PM he will sort you out   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: cudders on December 18, 2011, 12:45:16 PM
£5 on it's way  ;D

Cudders
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2011, 02:34:57 PM
Thanks Cudders.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 22, 2011, 01:56:46 PM
Only 9 Days left to get your raffle tickets Guys & Gals
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: MinZaPint on December 22, 2011, 07:16:40 PM
Got back from the pub early so the 2 pints I didn't have are being put to good use! Just let my prize be a STEAMER
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Newportnobby on December 22, 2011, 07:58:17 PM
For a man to forego a couple of pints of good ale - that's dedication for you ;D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Lawrence on December 24, 2011, 09:41:40 AM
Quote from: MinZaPint on December 22, 2011, 07:16:40 PM
Got back from the pub early so the 2 pints I didn't have are being put to good use! Just let my prize be a STEAMER

Such dedication to the cause deserves good fortune, I'll put a word in with the raffle fairies for prize 20  ;)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: bbdave on December 26, 2011, 07:11:27 PM
Just sent my £3 thats all this months pocket money gone now

Dave
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: OwL on December 26, 2011, 07:17:29 PM
Quote from: bbdave on December 26, 2011, 07:11:27 PM
Just sent my £3 thats all this months pocket money gone now

Dave

Thank You, it's very much appreciated :thumbsup:

Good luck ;)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: brbluewill on December 26, 2011, 07:38:26 PM
another £10 from me :thumbsup: keep up the good work guys.

tank i never put my user name on the donation can you sort please.
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: OwL on December 26, 2011, 07:42:45 PM
Quote from: gwrwill on December 26, 2011, 07:38:26 PM
another £10 from me :thumbsup: keep up the good work guys.

tank i never put my user name on the donation can you sort please.

Many Thanks to you too kind sir!. Ill have a word with Tank so he knows to put your username on it. Thanks for your support of the forum :thumbsup:

Good luck ;)
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Trainfish on December 27, 2011, 02:09:25 PM
£10 in from me  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: steamerdave on December 28, 2011, 03:02:48 PM
£5.00 in from me, you guys do a great job in running this forum, thanks
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Roy L S on December 28, 2011, 03:20:49 PM
Another fiver from me today too. Good luck to everyone. A great Forum, well worth supporting, in which respect  this is a raffle where there are no losers :)

Roy
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2011, 03:28:14 PM
Thanks chaps. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Roy L S on December 28, 2011, 03:20:49 PM
this is a raffle where there are no losers :)

Roy

Quite right, and well put Roy. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: OwL on December 28, 2011, 10:59:21 PM
Thanks for all your support Guys :thumbsup: and Good Luck :NGF:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Anthony Lloyd on December 30, 2011, 11:35:42 AM
 :NGaugersRule:
Just put my fiver in the pot  :D

:NGFWagonTour: :NGFWagonTour: :Class89:
Title: Re: Join in with the NGF Raffle
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:15:01 PM
Thanks!  And good message as well. :smiley-laughing: