Bearing in mind these products were made back in 2001 who copied who? 
That piece at the bottom I think forms the bridge between the two islands and the unusual points are to allow it to be connected to a larger layout
To the best of my knowledge they didn't make motorised cars, but who knows maybe I just not found them yet.

That piece at the bottom I think forms the bridge between the two islands and the unusual points are to allow it to be connected to a larger layout

To the best of my knowledge they didn't make motorised cars, but who knows maybe I just not found them yet.
Happily collecting things all my life...
