I hope I find a good one as well. I have always wanted a bigger standard steam engine. I really want the chugger unit and whistle. My 384E w/384T lacks both a chugger unit and whistle. I have a 6 car freight set that is waiting for a bigger steam loco. I think the 385E or 1835E will fit the bill. I like 100% original trains. But, being 80+ years old they are hard to find in good shape. I found one, but it has no chugger, but does have the whistle tender that I want. But, its around $700 and I know I can find a better deal else where. The reason why I would want another steam loco is that, My postwar lionel is all setup in my basement. A 15x8 layout of all postwar trains. And I am taking it all down on Monday to setup my standard trains until February. It will all be on the same platform. So I will have a 15x8 layout of standard trains for about a month or so. It will take me about a week to take down all my Postwar trains. I tested all my standard trains, and they run just fine. Got all the track I need and all the switches are ready. One last question, does the 385E or 1835E have problems going over switches?? I have 210, 222 and 223 switches. The loco does not stall over the switches or derail or lose power?? I only got one train item for christmas, but it was what i wanted. I got a superbowl 43 steelers high cube boxcar from MTH. Now, I have the Superbowl 40 and 43 boxcars. All I need is the first 4 superbowls the steelers won to complete the set. But, a 385E or 1835E will be icing on the cake. Thanks and have a happy new years!!
Lionel Standard Gauge 385E or 1835E??
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