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There are several proven methods of keeping the track clean, but I found a method called "gleaming" the most effective. It requires a little effort up front, but saves a lot of work and trouble in the long run. There are several steps to this process. The first step is to burnish the rail heads. I used a stailess steel washer big enough to cover both rails for that job, sliding it with some pressure over the track a couple of times. The second job is to carefully apply a small amount of metal polish to the rail heads and let it dry. The final step is to polish it off. I used a soft cloth for that. I have done this about a year ago and I never had any conductivity problems since. I do run a track cleaning car over the track every now and then. I stay away from using any abrasive material to clean the track.
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