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Hi Philip,Thanks for the links.  I've so far read the Space Mouse's guide, which was very helpful.  So much to read and learn, but I'm enjoying it thoroughly.Thanks also for the words of encouragement.  Yes, I'm going to keep it fun for me, as a hobby ought to be, and see where it takes me.  As a complete newbie, I'll keep it simple for now without applying myself unrealistically to some arbitrary standard of historical accuracy or realism.  It's all good.  [:)]And thanks to everyone who encouraged me to ask questions!  Here are my first three:1) Why is the "real" railroad called "prototype"?  My understanding of that word, until a few weeks ago (when I started reading up on the railroad stuff) was something that was first in its class, or a new example of something, not a real-life or historical equivalent of something miniaturized.2) I've been reading up on the importance of cleaning the track.  I understand that oxidized nickel-silver will still conduct electricity, whereas oxidized steel won't.  Is it still necessary to periodically clean nickel-silver track?   3) On the subject of using masonite pads under a car to clean the track:  A carpenter at work (I work in Facilities Management department at a university, although I'm not a tradesperson) gave me a scrap piece of tempered masonite.  Is this the same thing as track-cleaning masonite?  I've cut it down to size (to fit an HO car) and beveled the edges, but it doesn't look very convincing: [img]http://ptvavm.com/hold/2007-06-02_DR_23448_masonite.jpg[/img]Thanks again for all the help.
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