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WHEEL SPACING [1 record]

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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
OBS

about 60% of the world's railway mileage is of so-called standard gauge, which measures 4 ft. 8 1/2 in. (...) this odd width (...) evolved from the -- of vehicles used on early English wagonways or tramways

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

les wagons de la S.N.C.F. à deux essieux récemment construits ont une charge utile de 20 t, avec un --(distance entre essieux) de 4,50 m.

Spanish

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