BLI vs Bachmann Spectrum

[NW Modeling List]

The great photo of 611 in front of Roanoke Shops has finally weakened  
me to get one of the newer plastic "J"s.
My friend has a Bachmann, which runs Ok, and with weathering, looks  
like the real thing in video.
I have NOT seen the BLI version. So.. I need some advice.  Which  
really looks more like the "J" in service.
Don't want the excursion version.  BLI doe have the earlier version  
with spoked pilot wheels.
I'm not planning for this engine to be run until it dies or anything,  
just the occasional run with 5-20 passenger cars behind it.
Which version looks better, which has more accurate paint, and most  
reliable mechanics?

Mark Lindsey
y3a at earthlink.net

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