Would sanding model railroad track improve traction?

Would sanding model railroad track improve traction?

By Steven Otte, Senior Associate Editor | January 21, 2024

Ask MR says: It works for prototype locomotives because they don’t get power from the rails

A cleaning block is used to scrub the railhead of HO scale rail

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