Makes sense, gives the tracks something to bite into. I also like the fact that wood is somewhat of a "consumable," so if you make a boo-boo, you replace one plank and go about your day. Say, is that your new shop in the top left??
I wonder if the wood takes up some of the road vibrations, giving a softer pull?
That's a good theory and one I hadn't thought of. I "would" say he's fulla chit, but I know he's not. He's been doing this a long time now. Actually started in 82 a year before we got outta school.
