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The question on metal wheels was not an issue here in Phoenix it was manditory.You could not operate plastic wheels outdoors without getting flat spots or keep the trains moving constantly. <br />As to the difference, The manafacutures saw the light and are now going to metal wheels. I started converting with sets from San-val, Gary Raymond, Aristo, and LGB. There is a size differencl in the diameter of the wheel for the various manafactures of equipment. And in the early days a weight difference as well. Putting a plastic wheel, one axle, on a scale recorded 1/2 oz, the same from San-Val , 2 1/2 oz. By changing wheels on a typical box car added 8 oz to the car nice and low improving operation of car. I n a long train that is a lot of weight to get moving, but does not seem to affect it in motion except for sudden stops. With all of the time running trains I find that metal wheels do roll better than the plastic. Just remember to sound deaden track install indoors on overhead track or fun them slow to avoid the deafining roar of metal wheels on the track.
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