How do you model curvy objects with out sub-surfing?

Support Modeling
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Like the railroad tracks in this pic:

http://www.3dtotal.com/team/tutorials/meny/img/01.jpg

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Use a Curve, with another curve shaped like the rail, and add the Object Name of the shaped curve into the BevOB field of the first curve.

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Thanks a lot!