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Definition of Narrow gauge
1. Noun. A railroad track (or its width) narrower than the standard 56.5 inches.
Definition of Narrow gauge
1. Noun. A railway gauge (distance between the two lines) that is less than the standard gauge (often quoted as 56 inches) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Narrow Gauge
Literary usage of Narrow gauge
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of the Annual Meeting (1871)
"Supposing that the same number of waggons and trains were run on the narrow gauge
as on the broad, it follows that the average one ton of merchandize now ..."
2. A Manual of the Principles and Practice of Road-making: Comprising the by William Mitchell Gillespie (1872)
"This is called the " narrow gauge." The " broad gauge," first introduced by Mr.
Brunei, on the Great Western Railway in England, is 7 feet. ..."
3. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1908)
"The narrow-gauge road was constructed in 1887 by the Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company. When it was extended into Pontotoc a right of way was obtained by ..."
4. Great Britain: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1901)
"... FFESTINIOG то PORT MADOC by the 'narrow gauge Railway', 13 M., in 1 hr.
(fares 2s. 9d., 2s. 2d., Is. 8d.; return-tickets 4s. 4d., 3s. 6<i., 2s. 4d.). ..."
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