Bachmann Nickel Silver track vs. Steel Alloy track

[TRossi]

Are there any advantages to the Nickel Silver over the Steel Alloy track ( with the black roadbed)?

[Terry Toenges]

Steel will rust. Nickel silver won't.

[Len]

Aside from rust, which isn't a major issue in a controlled enviroment, steel track requires more cleaning than NS track. Wheels seem to embed dirt and dust into steel rail surfaces faster than NS rail.

Len

[trainman203]

It's too bad but it's so hard to keep steel rail track clean enough for good operation.  Rusty rail sides will add some realism to the track;  that is, if it's evenly rusted and not spotty like I suspect it probably is.