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I would honestly recommend going DCC, even on such a small layout. DCC can be easily continued if you expand or build a new larger layout. The based on experience with Lenz, Digitrax, and NCE I would recommend the NCE. I own Lenz personally, and I love it, but it's very expensive and overkill for a small layout. I can't stand Digitrax, I find it cumbersome and annoying. NCE is used by my club, and I've loved it since I joined. I still prefer my Lenz system at home, but NCE is very close to being as good. Not to mention you can get a started set very cheaply. I'm looking at the Power Cab set on Amazon right now for $155.57:
https://www.amazon.com/NCE-Corporation-5240025-Power-Starter/dp/B005M8GRKW
The nice thing is that the PowerCab starter set is very easily expanded by adding boosters, a separate command station, and more handhelds.
EDIT:
Forgot to mention that most systems can be connected to a computer as well, for many purposes. This will allow you to use the very awesome JMRI ( http://jmri.org/ ) software to do a lot with any size layout. JMRI is free and open source. I'm a development contributor who uses it both at home and at the club
Additionally, one of the things that I love about Lenz is the open protocol, which means I can build my own equipment as described in the DCC and Lokmaus sections here:
http://usuaris.tinet.cat/fmco/home_en.htm
Good luck!
I would suggest using rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth or if they are in worse shape use a Bright Boy. Should get one of these anyway for regular cleaning once you lay track.
Walthers SceneMaster Bright Boy Cleaner Standard Grit Abrasive Track Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EXGNT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0lddBb7PPF71P