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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by bangert1 There are two N&W J engines made by Spectrum. The first model was poor in running quality and was not an accurate model. [/quote] There has only been one Spectrum J to date, and a second "freight" version with A=tank and dog house on the tender announced. The mechanism is no different between the two. There were earlier Bachmann J models in HO scale, but not Spectrum versions. There were many of the early J's shipped with the links between the lead truck and the loco frame, and the trailing truck and the loco frame swapped. The longer link should be to the lead truck. This quality escape, besides not looking right, causes some derailment issues. The cylinders should be centered between the lead truck axles. The Spectrum J's are fine models. The BLI J's will also undoubtably be fine models, and will cost you more than three times the price of the Spectrum model....... As far as pulling ability - the Spectrum J will handle twelve Rivarossi cars on a flat layout with wide radius curves with ease, but will not handle twelve brass passenger cars. See MR's test report for draw bar pull, then measure your passenger cars to determine the capability. FYI, the "freight" version is only appropriate for after 1957. [/quote] You are correct the first engine was not a Spectrum, but both are Bachmann and I did not make the distinction. The present engine is the second go around for Bachmann and I wanted him to know that many dealers are out there offering the first one for about 60 bucks, and my thought is it is not a good buy even at that price. By the way, this new engine is all new including the shell which was not correct on the first model by Bachmann. Sorry about my interpretation of Bachmann. The new J is worth the money that the discount dealers are selling them at for sure. I want to get one of the BLI engines also to enjoy the sound of that engine. One Side note to this Subject: The first picture I took of the 611 was in August, 1956 while the engine was in regular passenger service. They were something to see in passenger service.
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