Hi Shane!
Glad to see you back, & motivated!
The RR looks great!
On the issue of track price...I'm a die-hard Peco fan!
I've tried several others, & have come to realize that Peco does the best job in combining appearance, operation, & durability. For me, it was worth the extra funds.
If you want an example of how good it can look, check out some of Tyson,s photos on here...his Peco trackwork looks as good as any HO track I've seen!