Have any of you ever visited a layout and were excited about the visit but when you got there you felt a little let down? 

I recently bought some Lionel Track and switches that were left outside (not by me) in rainy weather.

The track seems to have little rust but is badly oxidized.  I was told sandpaper or emery cloth is the best method for getting the stuff off.  If I used metal polish (such as is used for hubcaps, would I be doing damage to the electrical current in the track?

So, what's everyone's favorite road name, and why?

For me, It's CP rail.

Why?

Many reasons.....Where I grew up, CP ran the last few years on the Kettle Valley line, all GP38ac's, and bulk head flats....always loved the multi-mark logo!

Now, I model modern CP. I work for them, so I get all kinds of modeling ideas from work, so when I wanted to weather my AC4400's, I went on what I see every day at work.

Hi, all.

New here. First post.

My name is Mike. I am modeling modern CP Rail in N scale...I have a fair amount of modern equipment, lots of modern locos. I do all of my own weathering and detailing.

Besides the modeling, I do lots of railway photography, (mainly for my custom projects), I work on a steam locomotive in Kamloops, the ex-CN Consolidation #2141, as well as I work for CP rail as a track maintainer.

Once I figure out how to post pics, I'll post a shot of good old 2141.

Mike.