Thank you all for comments.
csxengineer, both engines are Atlas, the leading unit is a B23-7, the Conrail unit is a GP40-2. Both are great runners.
Paul
I had had 4X8 layout stored in the garage for 3 years.
Moved it in the house last week.
Tryed to run a train on it, nothing moves.
Took a bright boy to clean the track and after that sprayed some CRC 5-56 on a towel ( a little goes long) and wrapped the towel around a piece of wood .
With...
Thanks you for the help.
Joe Tomorrow I'll see if I have a rat-tail file that small, otherwise I'll try Johnathans advise with the exacto knife.
Keep you informed.
Thanks,
Paul