cjack,
The track was not rusted but there was a dirty tint on the track that alcohol (91 & 99%) and Acetone did not clear. The dirty tint is now GONE !!!
Yep, learned the hard way about Acetone-use carefully (wipe on and quickly wipe off) DO NOT SOAK!!!!! Will put the track back on the layout tomorrow, hopefully the pins will conduct electricity.
Brent