Mike, thanks for the comments on the M10. That was a few years ago. Interestingly, Finescale bought the article, but it has yet to be published. It’s here online at M10
I am sorry to hear about your troubles with the tracks. I hate DS track because of the inability to sag them, but haven’t had trouble with paint sticking. I ope your set is an anomaly. Hope you find something that works, too!