This is a good picture showing just how W I D E the gauge was. At 7ft it was the largest gauge ever put into widespread use.

  • copgutz [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    I would like someone to foamsplain the advantages and disadvantages of using a wider or narrower gauge, please.

    • iridaniotter [she/her, it/its]
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      2 years ago

      Not a foamer, but I think it mostly comes down to cost. Wider gauge means wider tunnels, which is more difficult and expensive.