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New Build Archangel Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2 Loco with Newly built but 40 year old Archangel Kit of Vale of Rheidol 'short' Coach.

Archangel Models Vale of Rheidol Train by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel Models VOR 2017 Build Loco by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr

Archangel Models VOR 2017 Build Loco by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr

Attractive model, to my eyes they looked far better this way, than with the extra width to the tanks, and as for the enormous air pump well enough said.
Grant.

Picked up this on ebay as a non working wreck a 1976 Archangel Princess , just finished restoring it, have made a couple of minor cosmetic changes and boxed in the side tanks and moved them out as per the 1980's version, made new one piece footplate, made one new buffer beam and reinstated the buffers, new smokebox door, new cab rear, new whistle and control valve, new dome support ,moved the dummy cylinders in slightly so the geometry is not so much at an angle, re-positioned the meths tank filler from out of the cab floor and finally new side tank hand rails.
BEFORE:-
Archangel Princess before restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel Princess 1976 before restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
AFTER RESTORATION:-
Archangel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Arcahngel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
John

Might not be to scale but that is absolutely gorgeous!

Looks like you are ready to sell that?

No not all, I bought it for £560 I think I would struggle to get £800 for it.

John

cncmodeller wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:48 pm No not all, I bought it for £560 I think I would struggle to get £800 for it.

John

Ooh I don't know, I would have a good long think at that price, (would sooner do up a £560 wreck though) its all got to be relative to what Stuart would charge for a new one

cncmodeller wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:12 pm New Build Archangel Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2 Loco with Newly built but 40 year old Archangel Kit of Vale of Rheidol 'short' Coach.

Lovely. I'm a fan of crosshead pumps

Beautiful restoration work!

What a wonderful job you've done! Does it work now? Have you tested it?

Yes works very well , it was a bit breezy and it made no difference to the steaming and the boiler lasted for three meths refills.

That is very nice. I do like the smaller and more simple archangel stuff.
I need to get my brick out and have a play.

After many years of wanting an Achangel engine I found this for sale at Bradford on Saturday on Simon's stand, love at first sight! Had it running on Saturday, went well and love the sound of the safety valve!

Nice! Looks like an early one, Good condition and nice and straight by the looks of it.
John

Looks original as far as I can tell, underneath is stamped 6 76, which I assume is 1976. I want to keep it looking just the same, lovely patina on her. The nameplate is a river at Blaenau Ffestiniog, not far from us here in sunny Rhos on Sea!

Having studied both restored and unrestored versions I am undecided as to which I prefer. Both have their respective merits and appeal. As long as they bring enjoyment to the owners I guess it doesn't really matter.

Just Checked mine again which is also 6 76 they must have been built together.

John

John, your restored engine looks fantastic! I was tempted to restore mine, but loving the aged look of her.

cncmodeller wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:39 am Just Checked mine again which is also 6 76 they must have been built together.

John

Looks like it, yours seems to have a few extras on it.

Test run...
https://youtu.be/hEF7U_RG64Y