Cleaning old track is spotty at best. No lubricants, they will cause issues later. T-Tracker is ok... it does a good job, but it is a cumbersome tool. Leather gloves and elbow grease is the most effective... not TOO much wiggling side to side as it weakens the connection. A tack hammer on the flange are works for the really stubborn joints.
USA track is unbeatable. Worth every penny spent. With over 600 ft laid, I have not had a single issue. I took out any remaining Original Lionel, Modern Lionel, MTH after using it for the first time.
