What Steel Wheels are without being confused?

Model trains are not the toys that some people think they are. Manufacturers have created model train sets for adults to satisfy the huge demand.

Model train sets for adults have been put together to avoid the confusion of buying lots of different parts to build a basic model railway.

And, because these sets are produced in bulk, and are made easier to deliver across the country, they are substantially cheaper than buying the individual components.

A large majority of these new model railway sets for adults come complete with DCC.

DCC is digital command control, which means that more than 1 locomotive can be controlled differently on the same track.

Years ago the train sets would have one power pack with one controller. This controller would vary the voltage supplied to the track which would determine the direction and speed of the locomotive. If you placed 2 locomotives on the same track, they would both move in the same direction and at the same speed.

With DCC you are supplying a constant voltage to the track and the electronics determine which locomotive will move, and at what speed and in what direction. This makes your model railway set so much more enjoyable and expandable.

Another thing to look out for when buying model train sets for adults, is the weight of the locomotive.

A good quality locomotive will feel heavy. Just by picking it up you will feel if it is solid and of a good quality.

Check how many wheels are steel. The steel wheels conduct the power to the motor. So, the more steel wheels it has, the better the conductivity of the power will be.

For all of you reading this article, there are 5 types of Aluminum Wheel Finishes:

1. Painted
2. Polished
3. Machined / Brushed Aluminum
4. Two Toned
5. Chrome

I’m here to clear up some confusion.. if you’re still wondering about them. You might want to take notes. Just kidding.

Painted Aluminum Wheels can come in Silver, Blue, Black, or pretty much any color that your little heart desires. The most common color is of course Silver, but I have seen some 2006 Ford Mustang Rims come in Blue! I know, right? But hey, it matches the car so it looks pretty good. Another painted finish is Hyper Silver. Okay, so you know how Silver is just like.. plain? Hyper Silver is Silver, but has a shine to it. Think of Silver as a person who meets regular standards & Hyper Silver as a person who goes above & beyond-which is why he shines so much. Got it? Get it? Good.

The polished finish is just pretty much a shiny look on the wheel. Think of it as a shiny ring.. kind of. If you put a chrome & polished OEM wheel together, then you’ll know the difference in a second. If you look at the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Wheels, you’ll see a polished Factory Rim & a chromed Original Wheel. See how the polished finish is not as bright as the chrome?

Machined / Brushed Aluminum is the finish that looks like there’s a bunch of little lines/scratches on the face of the wheel. It kind of looks like a Stainless Steel Fridge.. if you have one or have ever seen one before. This is the typical finish seen most cars. Probably even yours, and you didn’t even know it until I told you.

Two Toned wheels have a chrome and a painted accent. They add “flair” to the wheel. The painted portion of the wheel can come in any color; whether you want it to be the same color of your vehicle or not. When you see these wheels, you’ll notice that the edge of the rim & some of the spokes are chromed while the other spokes are painted. It really is a simple process.. for the people that do this everyday.

The last finish is a chrome finish, which is the easiest finish out of all of them. Why? Because when you look at a chrome wheel you see your reflection. Chrome does not only come on Aluminum wheels, but also on Steel wheels. Thinking about it, I think you can chrome any OEM wheel; whether it’s an old steel wheel or new aluminum one-chrome is always an option.