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Any train track in which the rails are spaced closer together than Standard Gauge, which is 56.5 inches.
Common Narrow Gauge widths in North America have been:
15" Gauge
2 foot gauge
30" gauge
36" Gauge (most common in US)
42" Gauge (most common in UK commonwealths)
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When was Lochaber Narrow Gauge Railway created?
Lochaber Narrow Gauge Railway was created in 1925.
When did Lochaber Narrow Gauge Railway end?
Lochaber Narrow Gauge Railway ended in 1977.
When was Miami Valley Narrow Gauge Railway created?
Miami Valley Narrow Gauge Railway was created in 1874.
When did Miami Valley Narrow Gauge Railway end?
Miami Valley Narrow Gauge Railway ended in 1876.
When was Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew created?
Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew was created in 1984.
What are the advantages of a narrow gauge railway?
A narrow gauge railway has numerous advantages. Narrow gauge railways usually are less expensive than broader gauge railways. Narrow gauge railways can be used in mountainous terrains. They can also be used as temporary railways.
What is the width of narrow gauge in Indian railway?
Maybe 0.762 to0.61metres
What is a narrow gauge train?
The railroad term "gauge" refers to the spacing between the rails. A "narrow gauge" line or train is therefore one where the spacing between the rails is less than the "standard gauge" of 4 feet 8.5 inches.
How was the first train built?
The first train was built to carry coal from a mine in Wales, I think. The railway was short and narrow.
What is rail length in narrow gauge railway track?
Depends on the railroad, but the most common was 33 feet lengths - same as standard gauge.
What has the author Frank R Hollenback written?
Frank R. Hollenback has written: 'The Argentine Central, a Colorado narrow-gauge' -- subject(s): Argentine Central Railway Company, Argentine and Grays Peak Railway Company, Georgetown and Grays Peak Railway Company, Narrow gauge railroads 'Pike's Peak by rail' -- subject(s): Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway Company
Why is a transition curve required in a railway track?
Not being an engineer but having worked at a narrow-gauge and diesel railway theme park, I know that it was because of the mountain curves that narrow-gauge rails were used in logging to accommodate them because the larger gauge rails could not; "transition curve" sounds like it's a very gradual turn that ever narrows into the required tighter radius.
