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Yeah that's fair enough. And I completely agree with you on the other point: if you are planning on creating a 16mm scale layout on 32mm gauge, then it doesn't make sense to buy 45mm track. It would be better to spend a little extra to buy the right gauge track, because then you don't have to re-buy...

I think my problem is that if I start with Mamod track, I would either have to continue with Mamod track or replace it all with Peco track. I just couldn't stand having two different types of track in one layout; it would annoy the hell out of me.

Isn't that some sort of psychological condition?

There doesn't seem to be a large amount of track on Ebay at the moment and buying Mamod track brand new is actually quite expensive from what I can see (if anyone knows better, please correct me!). From 'dreamsteam.co.uk', 8 x 12" straight sections will cost you £33.30. However, from 'track-sha...

He still does that model as far as I know! I imagine it would be almost as expensive. It'll be one of those treats I will buy myself once I get some money together and saved up

I assume it does mean that he will build you 45mm gauge locos if you request it. I have my eye on 32mm, however, and eyeing up the Rheidol 2-4-0T tank engine. Also the Sgt Murphy with Marshall valve gear is perfect for what I have in mind! But that's £1600 apparently. If I told you what the Rheidol ...

Well I got in contact with Stewart and to my delight he does take commissions still. However, I think I will be having to save up quite a bit of money before I get my hands on one of those beauties!

Thanks for the heads-up, INJIN! I shall keep that in mind for the future!!

METHSSNIFFER:87832 wrote:Bygone times I'm afraid but collectable pieces though hard to find not a lot around now.

So, it's safe to say that the website is wholly inaccurate and that they certainly do not do any more builds? That is a shame

I found the website for what's left of Archangel and they still do limited commissions of their original range. I know that they were very popular way-back-when but has anyone bought one from them recently? Does anyone have any experience with one of these locos? Link to the website in case anyone's...