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Dahlonega Mine Train
Most roller coasters have "upstop" wheels mounted under the track, but because this coaster is so tame and has little air-time, just a simple flange, or upstop pad, is located beneath the rails to prevent the trains from lifting off the track.

Upstop wheels or flanges on a modern mine train roller coaster

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