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Width between railway rails
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standard gauge
Word definitions for standard gauge in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. railroad track having the standard width of 56.5 inches
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Standard Gauge , also known as wide gauge , was an early model railway and toy train rail gauge , introduced in the United States in 1906 by Lionel Corporation . As it was a toy standard, rather than a scale modeling standard, the actual scale of Standard ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Standard \Stand"ard\, a. Being, affording, or according with, a standard for comparison and judgment; as, standard time; standard weights and measures; a standard authority as to nautical terms; standard gold or silver. Hence: Having a recognized and permanent ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. (context rail transport English) A specification of the width of railway tracks of 56.5 inches (1435 mm) n. (context rail transport English) A specification of the width of railway tracks of 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Usage examples of standard gauge.
The twenty pound is fine for narrow gauge, but if you want to make a higher capacity standard gauge line you'll need heavier track.
For one thing, we're going to make damned sure that when we get around to building our railroads, 'standard gauge' means just thatstandard gauge.
For one thing, we're going to make damned sure that when we get around to building our railroads, 'standard gauge' means just that—.
For one thing, we're going to make damned sure that when we get around to building our railroads, 'standard gauge' means just that—.
The circular railroad was of standard gauge and used two real steam locomotives, and there was talk of extending the line to the international airport, which the Spanish authorities had been so kind as to modernize in order to support the theme park-as well they might: the park provided twenty-eight thousand fulltime and ten thousand more part-time or seasonal jobs.
As a cavalry conscript, he was required to supply not only his own mount and gear, but his own rifleone of a standard gauge and boringand his own sabre.