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Metal wheels are heavier. Once you see a set you will have no problem telling them apart from plastic.They sound different on the rails. Plastic wheels are mostly a shiny black plastic(a few exceptions). Check out an Atlas rtr car or even a new Athearn RTR car at the hobby shop to see what metal looks like. The thing with plastic is not their rolling characteristics..the basic el cheapo Athearn freight truck probably rolls as good or better than any substitute. Its the look,sound,extra weight..and they do not tend to dirty up the track as much as plastic.
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