Don’t worry about the shaky hands, Joe: I used Rail or Roof Brown and while I did get some on the ties, it’s not really that noticeable. Don’t forget, too, that the tie plates rust and weather similar to the rail. By the time the ballasting and trackside scenery is done, and the trains running, people don’t notice the rails too much unless they haven’t been painted. [swg]
Wayne
Our club has been using Rust-Oleum Camouflage Brown. The stuff ‘stinks’ really bad, but looks good on the ties/rail. We maske off an area about 1 can’s woth, and shoot it - then do a fast cleaning of the top of the rail - It’s then time to leave before we get overtaken by the fumes!
On my layout I used Floquil ‘Weathered Black’ for the rails(Atlas code 100). Smells, but quite as bad!
Jim