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The ribbed back actually is a outlawed technology on prototype roads as of the late 30's. The wheels have to be turned so many times before they are unsafe to be used (sorta like brake rotors) eventually they get scrapped. The ribbed material on the backs supposidely assist in cooling during long braking. Now as for wheel sets, I buy P2k metal sets. Eventually all my cars have metal wheels. DOWN with PLASTIC Long LIVE Metal. I feel that the free rolling qualities assist on grades and the fact that they run away on any grade at a siding can be held back with either a bent paper clip or a very large pin. Buy a pair of line levelers and take the sights install them onto a Track Inspection Car (the one with the clear plastic see thru beds) and use that to build a siding that is level. As for track cleaning issues, there will always be dirty track. I deal with it when I must. Lee
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