Woody Question

Is there any purpose of the slab of wood, in front of the train between the track rails, being there?

http://www.rcdb.com/ig589.htm

Nah, a lot of woodies have that just for fun and looks.

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They prevent things from falling off a train onto underlaying track or other rides, or paths.

Also...can anybody help me find a pic. or something that would help me make custom supports on a turn with high banking...I've been looking all day...and still can't find any...any help would be greatly appreciated[|)]

Heres a good one...

http://www.rcdb.com/ig584.htm?picture=3

or

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3183.htm?picture=41

I believe that the wooden catwalk that exists between the rails is just for crossing between the two catwalks during maintenance. Youll usually see it before a highly banked section so they can go from one side to the other more safely than jumping or climbing.

As for high banked supports...

http://www.coastergallery.com/2002/DW12.html
http://www.rcdb.com/ig3917.htm?picture=27

Check out any GCI or TGG ride lately. Gettin twistier and twistier. Balder would be another one.

Some are also for crossovers as GerstlCrazy mentioned.

One more question...I need help decided whether my coaster is GGC coaster like??