Gene D posted:I vote for opaque stain or paint. Wood stains generally enhance grain patterns in wood. Real ties lack this pattern. I like a brown colour with highlights coming from dust in my natural ballast/dirt.
Gene, your track looks terrific. After reading these posts, there doesn't seem to be a consensus on any one particular method or product. Yet each seams to yield very convincing results. I guess it all comes down to which method works for you and how you want your track to look. Some experimentation is certainly in order.
