Before I understood what the different gauges were all about over 30 years ago, I purchased this set of standard gauge curved (8) & straight track (8) and a vintage Lionel standard gauge bridge ( missing a few pins ). These tracks were brand new and shiny when I purchased them over 30 years ago. They have never been used. I put them away as carelfully as I knew how and as a result, they still oxidized and the shiny finish is all but gone from the tracks, however, these tracks are complete and make make a complete oval