I would like to "de gloss" my EZ Track, not paint it...does anyone know of anything that would take the shire off it and not distort the plastic...like maybe acetone?

telephone wire works just fine...ez to splice with the standard phone line splices.

Beginner here...NOVICE!
I have a layout for an N Scale EZ Track, two lines, both with standard remote  turn outs. I was under the assumption that these are powered turn outs, meaning, the turn out or spur line would not be hot until the switch was directed. Apperantly not?? At least mine doesn't work that way.
Could someone tell me how to wire this so I can run both lines at once, and, leave engines on the sides with no power to them.
I have the switches connected to AC accessories on an older Tech II Loco-Motion 1500 transformer.
I tried to attach a pdf file but it wouldn't let me...so, if anyone can help me...contact me by email & I could send you the layout.
Thanks