This thread discusses most types of track cleaning I have ever heard of and some I have not heard of. The thread begins with a discussion of WD-40 and continues with discussions of non-liquid methods including the compound No-Ox. There are many pros and cons of all the methods and this is a good thread to learn about those. As suggested, make a test on some of your track and decide for yourself. Here is an additional thread on "gleaming" track. Comments on alcohol and electronic track cleaners. More on electronic track cleaners. Additional Search Terms: scenery track ties layout ballast WD-40 WD40 NoOx No-Ox gleaming