If you have rust, you have moisture…..it’s that simple,….If you want to stop the rust, you got to get rid of the moisture,……so dehumidifier, etc,.etc,…if you want to combat the rust, clean the tops of your track with a clean, dry, scotchbrite pad, then wipe the rails down with lighter fluid, ….( obviously let that evaporate ) the lighter fluid will have just enough petroleum distillates in it to slow the rust down, depending on moisture level,…but it will never stop it cold Turkey ……if the amount of rust is so great, you’re getting pits and a lot of rust dust, then you should look into having the air in your basement checked for humidity levels….to be sure you’ve got a neighbor or buddy that might have a simple meter for testing it,….then you can make plans from there if you’re humidity level is better suited for goldfish and not model railroading,….
Pat
