I was offered this prewar Lionel standard gauge 1835E locomotive. I have only seen them with black painted trim. I think the locomotive is a repaint but was wondering if these ever came with brass/copper top boiler trim. Thanks in advance.
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I own a 1835E and it came with the trim painted black. Not being a purest, I acquired all new trim in copper and installed them onto the engine. Hope this helps.
I do not remember which book I read that stated the 1835 was the economy model of the 385. The 1835 did not come with copper trim. Most of the trim was blacked out except for the handrails that ran along the boiler, the bell and the red LL plates under the cab windows. The grey 385’s seem to have various combinations of trim for which I cannot find any clear information on. I have a grey 385 with the Ives tender. No copper, all nickel trim except for the red LL plates under the cab windows. I know of a few people who have converted their 1835’s over to all copper trim. To each, their own.
Thank you for the information. Much appreciated.
No. They were all painted black over the trim with nickel handrails, bell, and number board frames. Early versions had copper and black keystones and tender plates, later were aluminum and black.
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