@Randy Harrison posted:The scoring on the wheels is there for traction. The MTH Docksider has no traction tires. Smoothing the wheels will reduce its pulling power.
Agreed but a prototypical consist for this loco would only be a few cars.....worth a try. I can't find the other thread in the search engine but this issue was discussed with no noticeable loss in pulling power. They are heavy enough to overcome the loss of the grooves on the wheels.
