track gauge

Noun

Meaning

track gauge (plural track gauges)

(rail transport) The specified distance between the rails of a railway.
Synonyms: gauge, rail gauge

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

At onset of the Civil War, the Southern rail network was disjointed and plagued by change in track gauge as well as lack of interchange. Source: Internet

Berlier recommended a special track gauge of 1300mm (versus the standard gauge of 1435mm) to protect the system from national takeover, which inflamed the issue substantially. Source: Internet

The Allied bombing of a rail yard was accomplished with real dynamite, as the French rail authority needed to enlarge the track gauge. Source: Internet

The track gauge was maincheck. Source: Internet

Track gauge Historically, the track gauge has had considerable variations, with narrow gauge common in many early systems. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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