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	EriksRailNews.com
		In contrast to road transport, rail freight has increased since 2003 so that there is now a shortage of track, terminals and staff.
		Tonne-kilometres grew from 95,4bn in 2005 to 105,5bn.
		Hector Rail is a spin-off from the liquidated Ikea Rail, using Rc locos rented from SJ as well as six El15 ore locos from the Norwegian ore railway, which have been fixed up and re-designated class 161.
	eriksrailnews.com (3308 words)

	SDRM Rail Gauge Derivation
		The only standard gauge in the U.S. is a defacto 4' 8 1/2" as recommended by the A.R.A. committee on standard wheel and track gauges in October of 1896.
		Great Britain, on the other hand, has a true standard track gauge of the same dimensions because it was mandated by an act of Parliament in 1846 that all railroads should be built to the same gauge as the Stockton and Darlington, England's (and the world's) first public rail line to use locomotives.
		America had a multiplicity of gauges at the beginning of the Civil War, but the modern standard was most common in New England and 5' was the standard in the South.
	www.sdrm.org /faqs/gauge/index.html (327 words)

	Rail tracks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The rail is fastened to the sleepers with rail spikes or with lag screws and baseplates (or fishplates) for wooden sleepers or Pandrol clips, [1] and [2] for cement or concrete sleepers.
		Rail tracks are normally laid on a bed of coarse stone chippings known as a ballast, which combines resilience, some amount of flexibility, and good drainage; however, track can also be laid on or into concrete (a slab track).
		Joints are used in continuously welded rail when necessary; instead of a joint that passes straight across the rail, producing a loud noise and shock when the wheels pass over it, two sections of rail are cut at a steep angle and put together with a gap between them (a breather switch).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rail_tracks (2417 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Rail gauge
		Rail gauge is the distance between the inner sides of the two parallel rails which make up a railway track.
		Rail gauges wider than standard gauge are called broad gauge, and rail gauges smaller than standard are called narrow gauge.
		Rail gauges larger than standard gauge are called broad gauge, and rail gauges smaller than standard are called narrow gauge.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rail-gauge (576 words)

	Rail gauge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Iran to the west uses standard gauge, as does China to the east; to the south, Pakistan uses 1676 mm gauge, while to the north, the central Asian republics of Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan use 1520 mm gauge.
		Gauge rationalisation in Africa is facilitated since a four rail dual gauge of 1000mm and 1067mm contains a hidden gauge, which can be made to be the world standard gauge of 1435mm.
		Since the existing narrow gauge track is quite likely of a "pioneer" standard (with sharp curves and low capacity light rails), substantial reconstruction of the existing lines are needed, so gauge unification would be sensible.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rail_gauge (2832 words)

	Rail gauge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rail gauge is the distance between two rails of a railroad.
		The gauges were sufficiently close to allow inter-operation of trains between the two countries, and in recent years both have been adjusted to common of 1668 mm.
		Since the existing narrow gauge track is quite likely of a pioneer standard (with sharp curves and low capacity light rails) substantial reconstruction of the existing line is probably needed anyhow, so they may as well unify the gauge at the same time.
	www.tracy.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Track_gauge (2074 words)

	Metal
		Rail Gauge is the spacing between the two running rails of a railway system.
		Rails must be also be tested periodically via x-ray or ultra-sonic techniques to check for metal fatigue and stress cracking, which can lead to actual, breaks in the rail structure itself.
		When rail conditions become slippery due to weather such as rain or ice, or simply morning dew upon the rails, rail vehicles have a tendency to slide or skid along the rails.
	www.austinmonorail.org /metal-to-metal-maintainance.htm (1072 words)

	Rail transport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rail transport is an energy-efficient means of mechanised land transport.
		Most rail systems, including urban rapid transit (metro/subway) systems, are highly subsidised and have never or rarely been profitable; however, their indirect benefits are often great.
		Rail lines that carry little traffic are often built with a single track used by trains in both directions; on rail lines like these, "crossovers", "passing loops" or "passing sidings", which consist of short stretches of double track, are provided along the line to allow trains to pass each other, and travel in opposite directions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Railroad (2760 words)

	Rail gauge: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As railways developed and expanded one of the key issues to be decided was that of the rail gauge (the distance between the two rails of the track) which should be...
		Rail gauges larger than standard gauge are called broad gauge[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link], EHandler: no quick summary.
		In rail transport, a train consists of a single or several connected rail vehicles that are capable of being moved together along a guideway to transport freight...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/rail_gauge.htm (5133 words)

	Evaluation of the Economic Viability of Narrow-Gauge Local Rail Systems
		A narrow-gauge railway is characterized by the distance between the heads of the parallel rails.
		Generally narrow-gauge rail systems have rail distances of either 24 or 30 inches while the standard for light and heavy railroads is 56.5 inches.
		Narrow-gauge rail transit systems are more conducive to pedestrian, bicyclist and automotive vehicular interaction due to low operating speeds and "friendly" design scale.
	www.nctr.usf.edu /projects/392-09.html (716 words)

	Hobby Works - Welcome to Hobbyworks.com!
		The terms scale and gauge are two of the most confused terms in the model railroad hobby.
		O Gauge is not a scale, but the term is used to define O Scale trains as well as toy trains that run on track that is 1.25" between the outside rails (5 scale feet).
		The most correct definition of O gauge as it has evolved today is as follows: It is term used to describe a group of toy trains that is roughly based on ¼" scale and runs on non-scale three rail track that is 1.25" between the outside rails.
	www.hobbyworks.com /default.cfm/Content/fullarticle/hs/trains/ID/24 (1138 words)

	Scale and Gauge
		Thus O gauge meant model trains that used track whose outside rails were 1 1/4 inch apart.
		Gauge is the distance between the outer rails.
		In practice, G / #1 gauge is somewhere between 1/20 and 1/32 scale, depending mainly on the individual manufacturer.
	www.thortrains.net /scale1.htm (3896 words)

	railroads? - Invision Power Board (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The exceptions are narrow gauge, used mostly for kiddie rides in amusement parks and high mountain mining communities where standard gauge is cost prohibitive, and wide gauge, a former UK standard, used mostly in former Soviet republics.
		Light rail and freight trains or commuter trains do not mix because the light rail is so flimsy by comparison, that any collision between the two would likely result in the thorough destruction of the light rail vehicle and the death of most of its occupants.
		However, the FRA will not allow light rail trains to be run on tracks connected to the regular railroads with the possibility of regular freight trains running on the same tracks.
	www.fortwortharchitecture.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=84 (1742 words)

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	uniform rail gauge (Site not responding. Last check: )
		hose who are not familiar with the break-of-gauge situation in Australia will find it helpful to refer to the map in the pocket at the back of the book which shows the various gauges in colour and the mileage of each gauge.
		Australia is still a young and growing country with the technical knowledge and resources for this work and should not have to look long in vain for the political leadership which is the first requirement.
		However, it will be many more years before the broad gauge (5 ft 3 in) tracks in Victoria and South Australia are converted to standard gauge and Mr Harding's plan is realized....
	users.tpg.com.au /gmone/u-gauge.htm (355 words)

	What is "S" Scale?
		Details such as steam valve gear and grab irons actually become visible as opposed to the smaller gauges, and yet, S is not so large that things must be super-detailed.
		Besides the bonus of being 36% larger than HO, S gauge layouts can generally be built in about the same space as HO, particularly if a walk-around style is chosen.
		And an S narrow gauge (Sn3) layout can be constructed in virtually the identical space as an HO standard gauge layout.
	www.nasg.org /whatis.html (630 words)

	Ledge rail series
		Laying rail track in the real world was at times a slow and extremely difficult task as engineers sought to transverse very difficult and mountainous country.
		While the rail ledge splines can be used on their own, an even higher level of realistic rugged-country scenery can be created when they are used in conjunction with the cliff splines.
		While we have tried to include a wide range of available track with the Cliff Ledge Rail Splines it is realised that many modellers will have different track that they would rather use.
	www.trainzone.co.nz /ledge.htm (494 words)

	Trains.com - Narrow-gauge musings
		The narrow gauge trains they use on G scale track (1:20) would better be termed Xn3, since the narrow gauge trains that operate on G are actually for a large scale than G and would need X-scale (or some other designator) structures to match.
		G-sized narrow gauge trains (1:32) that could run on O scale would be termed Gn3, to conform with the other narrow-gauge scale designators.
		Most guys in standard gauge three-rail probably wouldn't like it because the narrow gauge models would be considerably larger than their standard gauge models--just the opposite of what it would be in "real life" if a narrow gauge line had an interchange point with a standard gauge line (which often was the case).
	www.trains.com /community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35199 (1403 words)

	Rail
		Hurtling down a track of discovery to trace the impact of rail travel on society, this series is an epic ride aboard the Iron Horse, with changeovers to the Twentieth Century Limited and Japan's bullet train.
		Steep grades, sharp curves, narrow ledges, and perilous chasms are the hallmarks of this popular narrow gauge railroad.
		This is the long-version of "Thunder on the Rails".
	www.videolearning.com /S4001.HTM (4524 words)

	MPBN'sHOME: The Story of Maine - Program 6, "Trails, Rails and Roads"
		Beginning in the late 19th century, Maine was home to a unique system of two-foot wide rail track.
		The narrow gauge track and smaller trains were less expensive to construct and easier to run through rough terrain.
		Like the rest of the state's rail lines, other forms of transportation and a changing economy resulted in the closing of these lines.
	www.mpbc.org /homestom/p6narrow.html (174 words)

	N Gauge Rail Data :: nScale.net :: Forum, Layouts, Modeling, Photos, Links (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This article is intended as a general guide to N Gauge rail/track dimensions.
		It should be used to make general comparison between manufacturers and codes, to see if they are likely to be compatible for use together, and/or what might be required to connect the two.
		The actual gauge is not shown, as it should technically be the same.
	www.nscale.net /Article192.html (284 words)

	Track Measurement Gauges for Rail Profile, Switch Measurement and Rail Straightness
		This (X-Y) gauge is used to measure the transverse sections of switch elements and characteristic points of frogs and half of a pair of switches.
		The main application of this gauge is commissioning of track grinding jobs, according to the requirements of the relevant technical specifications.
		The gauge is supplied with a beam making it possible to position the device correctly in respect to the track.
	www.trackgeometry.co.uk /track_measurement.htm (314 words)

	Kirklees Light Railway - Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Trains
		Steam along behind Hawk, Owl, Fox or Badger, our four friendly steam engines on an enchanting 50 minute return trip.
		Travel along 3¾ miles of 15" narrow-gauge rail through the superb scenery of the lovely South Pennine foothills.
		Arrive at our seasonal fmaily area at Shelley, with play area picnic site, bouncy castle
	kirkleeslightrailway.com (150 words)

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		Our rail gauge is used in conjunction with your depth micrometer (best) or depth feature of your caliper.
		With the rail gauge, the correct spacer bar is determined for peening the frame rails.
		Alpha’s rail gauge being used with a depth micrometer to determine the correct spacer bar.
	www.alphaprecisioninc.com /tools (375 words)

	LINDSEY RACING - Your Porsche Performance Parts Center: FUEL RAIL GAUGE (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An Autometer 1.5" 0-60 psi or 1-100 psi fuel pressure gauge in your choice of white, fl or silver, drilled and threaded fuel rail cap nut and aluminum sealing washer and 2 45 degree elbow fittings.
		Simply remove your old fuel rail cap nut and ball seal, install the sealing washer and new cap nut, fittings and screw in the new Autometer gauge and you're done!
		If you feel there is not sufficient room, then remove the gauge after setting the pressure and re-install the factory sealing ball and cap.
	www.lindseyracing.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LR&Category_Code=944FUELGAUGE (286 words)

	Indian technicians in Nepal to widen rail gauge (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Indian technicians in Nepal to widen rail gauge
		Speaking at programme organised today by the Indo-Nepal Solidarity Organisation, Janakpur, Saran said the Indian government was always ready to extend its help for the development and expansion of the railway.
		Saran said India had agreed in principal to Nepal's proposal of changing the crumbling, narrow gauge Janakpur railway into broad gauge and expanding it to Bardibas of Mahottari district.
	www.thehimalayantimes.com /PrintStory.asp?filepath=aATaoanlaNaeaw2a/a2Ta0qa/Va5a/ya8gaNaaCaiWanXala/aNaaatyddqa0wa9sa5a7a9cKamX&dtSiteDate=20040508 (187 words)

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	Trains.com - Rail gauge in Russia
		So the result was the estimated dimension of the item in question was added to standard gauge, giving the 5' gauge in current use in Russia.
		Location: US The question of the Russian rail gauge reminded me of the "Little Joe" electric locomotives designed and built by GE in the late 1940's for export to Russia.
		The remaining 5 footers were converted to the 5 foot 3 inch gauge of Brazil and sold to the Paulista RR of Brazil.
	www.trains.com /community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39308 (1083 words)

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