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How do I remove black marks from tubular track?

By Joe Mania | May 16, 2025

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I recently took out my old toy trains that have been packed away for about 25 years. The tubular track sections that were brand new back then now have black marks on them. How do I clean them and get them usable again? — Joe Rampe

If it’s just dry corrosion, a Scotch-Brite pad will work wonders. Never use steel wool or another metal item to clean anything around your old trains or track.

 

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