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1. www.cornwallheritage.com › ertach-kernow-blogsCornwall broad-gauge last bastion of non-standard railways

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   1 day ago · Standard gauge is what is now used on mainline railway lines and is 4 feet 8.25 inches, narrow gauge being anything less than that and the broad-gauge used and advocated by Isambard Kingdon Brunel at 7 feet and a half inch. Brunel’s argument for using broad-gauge was that it offered greater stability, faster trains and larger capacity for goods.

2. www.youtube.com › watch48 - The steepest standard gauge railway IN THE WORLD ...

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   1 day ago · Friday from the Fawley Hill Vintage and Steam RallyThe railway isn't open to the general public, but is open for occasional days by invitation. You can sign...

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3. railroad.net › different-railway-gauges-of-theDIFFERENT RAILWAY GAUGES OF THE WORLD - RAILROAD.NET

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   5 days ago · Sierra Leone did have a 3ft gauge line, and may still have a cape gauge line but it's probably derelict. Liberia has, probably derelict, standard gauge lines. I think Gabon may have a standard gauge line. Cameroon has a metre gauge line (can't link it to Nigeria). I think the Congo line is Cape gauge.

4. www.reddit.com › 1d3e59u › extreme_narrow_gaugeExtreme Narrow Gauge : r/trains - Reddit

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   The Home for all things "Iron Horse". Steam, Diesel, Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic. It doesn't matter, let them be seen! Post your Pics, Videos, Stories, experiences, etc. Keep it interesting, topical, NON trolling, and everything will be great. Alaska Railroad to Zambian Railroads, we want to see them all.

5. www.rypn.org › forums › viewtopicRailway Preservation News • View topic - Trolley Gauges

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   4 days ago · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:04 pm. Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2004 3:07 pm. Posts: 218. By far the most common gauge for trolleys was RR standard gauge. PA trolley lines were mostly wide gauge with variations. Philadelphia (city tracks, ex-PRT) is 5' 2 1/4" while Red Arrow (P&WCT) and Pittsburgh are 5' 2 1/2.

6. krc.co.ke › the-standard-gauge-railway-a-gameThe Standard Gauge Railway: A Game-Changer for Economic ...

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   3 days ago · May 27, 2024 in Uncategorized. Since its completion in 2017, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) stands tall as Kenya’s most significant financial endeavour post-independence, propelling the nation’s economic trajectory to new heights. Widely hailed for its transformative impact, the SGR has revolutionized transport efficiency, cut freight ...

7. www.arcadiami.com › hidden-railroad-maps-2Narrow and Standard Gauge Routes

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   4 days ago · See Also: Arcadia's Railroad. The Railroad's Story. The Railroad's Route through Manistee County. Key Stops along the Way. Railroad Photo Album. Railroad Maps. Railroad Timeline. Lumbering in the Arcadia Area