Trackmaster Revolution Track Point Mod

Thanks for the feedback! Not sure what I should go about painting the sleepers and rail tops with. I was thinking acrylic paint for the sleepers, seems like the easiest option, but not sure how to go about the rails.

I'm also debating whether or not I'd like to modify the points (first photo in first post, right side) to make them like those classic Tomy Z switches? Two continuous lines, two switches instead of going from one line to two?
I was able to get away with using a box-opener knife with the points... but what sort of knife could I use on the track itself?