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