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Hi Kev, I am considered a newbie to the hobby (6 months theoretical and 3 months hands-on) and I have built a bunch of Accurail kits, and they all came with plastic wheel sets. One day I purchased an Athearn Caboose kit which had metal wheels. I could not believe how smootly it ran in comparison to the plastic wheels![:0] The difference was measurable. I mentioned this to my LHS guy and he said this was to be expected. He also told me that plastic wheels will contribute to a build up of dirt on the rails as well, and recommended that I replace all my wheels with metal wheel sets. I was sceptical of a money grab and delayed my decision about two weeks. Then i went ahead and did it and I have to say I don't regret the decision. My engines can pull more cars with metal wheels than plastic wheels. So my recommendation...go ahead and make the switch. Trevor
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