I am starting my new TOMA style layout and need your help. I want this layout to be very operational. I know nothing about operational needs! I have never seen an operating session on another's layout. The first modual is 30" X 84". #6 turnouts will be used along with code 83 track. 

I have been watching TrainMasters, searching this forum and reading back issues of MRH. However, I still feel like I really do not know what I am doing as far as track planning. 

Please be very critical as to the plan's ability to be operational.

Hi,

I am looking for plastic rails in HO scale but so far all the searches yield only the usual tracks and other accidental results. Do you know if such a thing exists at least? And maybe of a brand / model / search keyword that could give me that?

Hello:

I'm fiddling with Anyrail, fantasizing about a greater day with the basement of my dreams. I was wondering what brand/model/etc. of track you all prefer/recommend for hidden trackage? This would include brand/model for mainline track, turnouts (DCC-friendly!), staging, etc.

I'll be using Micro-Engineering, hand-lay, and all kinds of other delicate stuff in plain sight. For the out-of-sight trackage, it just needs to be reliable.

Thanks!

CDMV

I have some Micro Engineered with pre-weathered blackened rail.

What is the best way to remove the black from the top of the rails without scratching the rail. I don't want to use a bright boy or other abrasive methods.

Thanks in advance.

Bill.