Extra set of wheels

Hey I was wondering,  does anyone know what the extra set of wheels on the back of some coaster trains are for? Is it for stability?
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Normally, those type of trains are called trailer-articulated trains(I think).  The set up is like this:

the first car has a pair of wheels in the front and in the back.  then the second car's front is eing supported by the front cars back wheels.  the second car also has a pair of back wheels to support the third car's front and so on and so forth.  at the end of the train, you should have a leftover pair of trucks.  These are commonly found on Arrow loopers.  (I'm not 100% sure on this cuz I got it out of a ook) 

They're trailering wheels. Rideman's Website has an excellent description.

That is pretty much it... basically the reverse of a B&M looper or hyper which has a "0" car.

They're not extra...they support the back end of the last car. Because the wheel assemblies are between the cars, and usually have the front end of a car over the axle, the last axle looks a little odd sitting out all by itself.

Thanks for the plug, Comatose! :)

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

Daven, I've been meaning to ask you a question,

In your track record on your site, you mention a plastic coaster. any idea where it's at? (pipeline express)

Any idea where I could get a picture of it? and is it a good ride?

Thanks Dave!
edit: Also, I couldn't find anything on the net about Vollmar's Park. Know anything about it?
Thanks!

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I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

*** This post was edited by bigkirby on 11/9/2001. ***

Hey thanks!! I been wondering that for a while..lol. Question answered.  :)

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This should be in a FAQ somewhere...

Pipeline Express is reportedly SBNO; it's at Putt 'N Pond Action Park in Fostoria, OH, it was constructed by Bailey out of Whitby, ON, and has single-passenger sleds running on PVC track attached to steel track ties, backbone, and supports. Some photos (actually video captures) from back when I rode the thing:

pipeexp0
pipeexp1
pipeexp2

(Photos are at the old rec.roller-coaster FTP site at elvis.rowan.edu.)

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

I can't seem to access the ftp site. Can it be viewed with IE?

Anything on Vollmar's Park?
Thanks!

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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

Dang!

RIDEMAN'S website is MONSTER!

I love coaster info that really gives you ALL the details!

Anyone with a serious technical curiosity should definitely check it out!   http://capital2.capital.edu/admin-staff/dalthoff/index.html

~Tocci

Ridemans website is kick!!!
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yeah everyone loves the rideman!
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