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I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 8 year or so 'break', and have started tearing apart my basic 4x8 layout in order to build a new layout around-the-wall. The old layout has code 100 NS track (Atlas), and while most of the new layout will be code 83, I'd like to reuse some of the old track and switches for a hidden staging yard or even a visible yard. But here's the problem -- I balasted the old track with Woodland Scenics balast, and now I'm having a heck of a time getting the balast off, especially the finer balast I used in the sidings and yards (the medium balast on the mainline cleans a lot easier). It was put on with either diluted white glue or diluted matte medium (had both but don't remember which I used). I've tried soaking it overnight in 'wet water' and while that's helped a little bit, even scrubbing doesn't remove it all or any in some cases. So, what's good alternative to releasing the grip the glue/medium has on the track? If worse comes to worse I can live with the old balast and just use the track where it can't be seen, and I may end up doing just that, but the more pieces I can reuse the less I have to buy now. Thanks for any help you can provide! ---joe
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