I know some of you have done this before. I have seen the video with Bob Keller too. My question has to do with prying the rails off of the track section. Bob's video does not actually show that part. Is there a particular tool that works well for this?I hate to use a flat tip screw driver. It doesn't seem like the right tool for the job.
Thanks
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A flat tip screw driver will work just fine.
Flat tip is good but make sure you use a thick piece of cardboard or other study substance under the insulated rail. Electrical tape will wear through after a while and will not insulate the rail.
@Bill Makel posted:...use a thick piece of cardboard or other study substance under the insulated rail. Electrical tape will wear through after a while and will not insulate the rail.
Or use Fish Paper.
Rob has the right answer, Fish Paper is what Lionel used, and some of that has lasted a very long time. 
CG Electronics Fish Paper at Digikey, 10" x 24" roll for $3.76, First Class Shipping $4.99.
You can salvage the insulators from a damaged or unusable track section.
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