The origin of Standard Gauge can only be traced as far back as George Stephenson, who was a coal mine railway engineer in England back in the 1800's. Where George came up with such a specific measurement is a lost point in history.
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It allowed railroads to form a cross-country network.
Standard gauge
Adopting standard-gauge tracks was important for the railroad industry because then railroad cars could be switched from one track to another for more efficient service. The standard size of railroad cards after this action made it possible for railroads to join forces to move products.
Adopting standard-gauge tracks was important for the railroad industry because then railroad cars could be switched from one track to another for more efficient service. The standard size of railroad cards after this action made it possible for railroads to join forces to move products.
4 foot 8½ inches (1435 mm) is "standard gauge". This is the gauge used by 60% of the railways in the world.
A Standard Gauge.
The invention of the standard gauge made a network of railroad lines possible.
It allowed railroads to form a cross-country network.
Yes, one half inch shy of Standard Gauge on the railroad!
The Gauge. In America we use standard gauge - 4 ft 8,1/2 inches.
Depends on the railroad, but the most common was 33 feet lengths - same as standard gauge.