CBS072 posted:The extra "supports" are made out of plastic in O gauge. The "supports" are used to keep the track in the curve radius, so the track would not change radius. You can cut the supports out, they are not glued in on O gauge track, just pressed in to the ties. The different locations of the supports between plastic and wood ties maybe from past experiences GG has had using wood vs plastic for ties.
Keith: You're right; the ones used on S gauge track are plastic also. The way they are machined make them look like metal. The ones with wood ties indeed look to be a press fit; those with the plastic ties certainly look like they are glued in place.
"Banjoflyer": True, ballast will cover them. In any case, I would not be removing them; no reason to...
Thanks!
Mark in Oregon
