Vanya,

It is almost impossible to respond without seeing the object or at
least some photos.

I have many years experience in the conservation of objects,
especially historic metals.

Why don't you send me some good digital images of this track artifact
and they I will offer some general advice on the list in regards as to
how you should approach this.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, California


On 5/16/07, Vanya Scott <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> An Iowa colleague of mine has a question for the List:
>
> "Here is one I need your advice on. We were just donated a piece of the old
> city street car track. It had been paved over several times and was under a
> few feet of dirt. The section of the rail we have is about 2 1/2 - 3 feet long.
> Its covered in heavy amounts of dirt and there are remnants of brick and
> concrete on it. So, here is the question, how much cleaning should be done on
> this? I would like to get some of the heavy scaled rust off, but really don't
> mind leaving parts of the old street on there. What's your opinion? I can send
> some pics if you like."
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice and observations.
>
> --Vanya
>
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