standard-gage railroad
1standard gage — noun 1. a. : a template, pattern, or other instrument for gauging the dimensions or shape of standardized parts b. : master gage 2. : a railroad gage of 4 feet 8 1/2 inches …
2Standard Gauge (toy trains) — Standard Gauge was originally an effort by Lionel Corporation to corner the U.S. model railroading market of in the early years of the 20th century. Lionel standardized its offerings on three rail track with a gauge of 2 1/8 in (54 mm) between… …
3gage, gauge — In the sense of a standard of measurement, these words are interchangeable (a narrow gauge or gage railroad), although gauge is the preferred spelling. Only gage can refer to a variety of plum and to a challenge or pledge: This is a can of gage… …
4broad gage — noun : any railroad gage that is wider than standard gage …
5Glossary of rail terminology — Rail transport Operations Track Maintenance High speed Gauge Stations …
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7Missouri River — Coordinates: 38°48′49″N 90°07′11″W / 38.81361°N 90.11972°W / 38.81361; 90.11972 …
8Nevada-California-Oregon Railway — Infobox rail railroad name=Nevada California Oregon Railway logo filename=NCO Logo.gif logo size=166 marks=N C O locale=California, Oregon, and Nevada start year=1880| end year=1925 successor line=Southern Pacific Company gauge=narrow gauge hq… …
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10Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway locomotives — River Mite at Dalegarth This article gives details of the locomotives used on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a 15 inches (380 mm) narrow gauge preserved railway line running for 7 miles (11 km) from Ravenglass on the Cumbrian coast …
