Those would be the U-G-L-Y and bulbous #380 electric and the #385 steam. The aesthetics of these two engines do not appeal to me: they are both too short and stubby looking. The #10 actually is better proportioned than the 380!

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And you are Telling us this because? I know why, You just found two of these engines mint in the boxes and you want to give them to me because they are so ugly.

Well isnt that great of you Art. You can send them to me and I will even pay the shipping. I cant Wait Yes

Thanks Art!

If anyone would like to see a photo of a 385E you can reference The Celebrate Tinplate-Steam thread from last month. Last post my 385E.

The next time I publically display trains I will do a survey. One day line up half a dozen electrics and see which ones are the most appealling. Polling people with no knowledge of trains. It will be interesting to see how the icons of the toy train world hold up without bias. Next day I will do Steam maybe a little passenger or freight.

Wonder how a 200 or 500 series car will hold up campared to an Ives or Flyer freight car.

Will Rogers once said "He never met a man he didn't like.". I'd have to say that goes for any standard gauge as well. To each his own Art.

Marc

Will also said," buy land because they are not making any more."

I think it is pretty sexy if you ask me...
photos of my 1835e that i restored myself-taken from my post

1835e restoration

Acid:

EXCELLENT restoration!!

NICE work!

Admittedly, my personal negative feelings about both the #385 (#1835) and the #380 are based on personal aesthetic perceptions. They are most certainly CLASSIC locos, but they just do not appeal to me!

That 1835 looks like the engine on Soul Train
tumbleweed381

Well Art, this thread certainly proves that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I think the 385E/1835E is beautifully proportioned. Here once again are photos of my 1835E restoration from acid's earlier thread.

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Originally posted by FERNCLIFF& GREENPOINT RY.:
Will also said," buy land because they are not making any more."

From what I've seen, that might not be too far off from standard gauge at times, either.

Looks like it is time to repost my 385E instead of just a reference from another thread.

I have always liked the 385/1835.

The 380 had to grow on me (an aquired taste?).

I have both (and I like their looks).

There will always be a subjective element when it comes down to preferences.