IronBeltKen
Lazy Daydreamer
Can this track be saved? (Probably NOT)
On my 3-peninsula layout, the one in the center contains track that was laid over 10 years ago, when I still lived in my previous residence. I kept those modules intact [miraculously] and re-did the track wiring to accommodate DCC. There was a lot of oxidization/grunge on the track and a well-meaning friend advised me to use a Dremel with a wirebrush attachment to 'polish' it
Well I tried it, the track sure looked shiny so I proceeded to do it ALL that way...then about a month later another more experienced friend said that would permanently damage the rails with tiny scratches and that I could never hope to get decent electrical pickup.
I don't have the $$, or the time, to tear out all of this yard trackage [with 20+ turnouts] and install everything new. Is there ANY way the damaged track can be buffed-down so it will be usable again?
On my 3-peninsula layout, the one in the center contains track that was laid over 10 years ago, when I still lived in my previous residence. I kept those modules intact [miraculously] and re-did the track wiring to accommodate DCC. There was a lot of oxidization/grunge on the track and a well-meaning friend advised me to use a Dremel with a wirebrush attachment to 'polish' it
I don't have the $$, or the time, to tear out all of this yard trackage [with 20+ turnouts] and install everything new. Is there ANY way the damaged track can be buffed-down so it will be usable again?
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