I have a shot of the Norfolk Southern's ex-Norfolk & Western main through Lynchburg, Va. on my blogsite www.apwrr.blogspot.com that may give some of you some ideals on how to detail your track a little differently than most. Evidently trackwork is in progress on the line; due to heavy traffic NS is probably doing it a little at a time (as should we).
That sure is different. It looks almost toy-like.
Elmer.
The above is my opinion, from an active and experienced Model Railroader in N scale and HO since 1961.
(Modeling Freelance, Eastern US, HO scale, in 1962, with NCE DCC for locomotive control and a stand alone LocoNet for block detection and signals.) http://waynes-trains.com/ at home, and N scale at the Club.
Sorry, couldn't resist....