Hi Bob --
Rail seems to be different colors depending upon where it is. As I have lived
most of my life in the west, rail doesn't get the rust and mud (usually) that
it does in the east and I have always used umbers, dark greys and Testors
"rubber". Another good product is "Neolube" sold by PBL. It is a bit
pricey, but gives great effects, and can be used around switch points as it is
electrically conductive (just don't bridge any insulation spots!). I use a
small, CHEAP, paintbrush to apply the paint to the rails, and I can do several
feet in a few minutes. I just have to be sure to clean the top of the rail
before the paints sets hard.
After using some of the chemical blackening solutions, I can recommend AGAINST
that approach. That stuff will continue to work for years and is not good for
electrical contact.
Testors "rubber" is one of my favorite colors for all kinds of dirty black
uses. I use it on wheel faces where it does a good job of representing the
oily dirt that plain bearing wheels have. It was also a good match for the
brown stain that I use for old wood and on the interior of the engine house.
Have fun!
Bill
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